Temporary Buydown (Agency)

Bulletin 2024-007 Temporary Buydown (Agency)

Newrez LLC "Newrez" Approved Agency Co-Issue Clients: Please note the following processes for Temporary Buydowns.

 

FNMA SMP

 

  • Temporary Interest Rate Buydowns will be captured using the ULDD attributes.
    • SFC 009 or 014 will need to delivered
  • The buydown agreement must be included in your initial closing/credit package uploads to our web portal
  • The netting of buydown funds will be tied to your settings for netting of escrows in FNMA SMP
    • All in Funding = SRP – Fee’s – Escrows – Buydown Funds

 

FHLMC CIX

 

  • Add "Buydown" into the Special Column on the commitment request template.
  • The buydown agreement must be included in your initial closing/credit package uploads to our web portal.
  • The buydown proceeds will be netted at time of purchase with Newrez.
    • Total Proceeds = SRP – Fee’s – Escrows – Buydown Funds