Bulletin 2021-097 Home Possible Updates

Home Possible Updates

Newrez LLC "Newrez" Approved Correspondent Clients: Freddie Mac is increasing the maximum LTV ratio to 95% and CLTV ratio to 105% for certain Home Possible Mortgages with Affordable Second Mortgages. See below grid with updates included.

 

Property Type

Current LTV/CLTV Requirement

New LTV/CLTV Requirement

Fixed Rate Mortgages

1-unit

97%1

97%1

2-units

85%

95%1

3-4 units

85%

95%1

Adjustable Rate Mortgages

1-unit

95%

95%

2-units

85%

95%

3-4 units

75%

75%1

1 Max 105% CLTV with Affordable Second

 

Borrower Contribution

  • When the LTV/CLTV/HCLTV is greater than 95%, the minimum borrower contribution is 3% of the value for purchase transactions.