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Merging Market

Program Titles EC30W, EC15W
Program Description Merging Market
A 30 Year/15 Year Fixed product with FHA features.
Loan Terms 30 Year and 15 Year Amortization
Eligible Transaction Purchase and Rate/Term Refinance
Loan Size Limit Maximum loan amount $300,700.
LTVs
Purchase
Rate/Term Refinance
FICO Requirement
580-619, 620+ 580-619, 620+
1 Unit
97%, 100% 97%, 100%
2 Unit
N/A, 97% N/A, 97%
PUD
97%, 100% 97%, 100%
Condominium
97%, 100% 97%, 100%
Occupancy Owner Occupied, Primary Residence
Eligible Property Types Single Family Detached and Attached (1-4 units), Condos, PUDs
Mortgage Insurance Borrower Paid Mortgage Insurance and Lender Paid Mortgage Insurance are allowed.

40% Greater than 95.01 LTV
35% 85.01% - 95.00% LTV
30% 80.01% - 85.00% LTV
Qualifying Ratios Minimum FICO 580
Debt Ratio 45% (40% if using secondary stated income)
If using a Non-Occupant Co-borrower, borrower's debt ratio cannot exceed 55% and the combined debt of the borrower and non-occupant co-borrower cannot exceed 45%. If using secondary stated income, the combined debt cannot exceed 40%.
Income Requirements 120% of the area median income.
Income limits can be waived if the property is located in a Concentrated area.
Settlement Costs Down payment assistance programs allowed, however, prior approval is required. For borrower's with a FICO score of 620 or more no down payment is required. For borrower's with a FICO score of 580-619 a minimum down payment of 3% is required. The minimum cash down payment from the borrower's own funds must be equal to the lesser of $500 or 1% of the lessor of the sales price or the appraised value. The HUD-1 Settlement Statement cannot reflect cash back to the borrower.
Escrow Waiver Maximum 80% LTV
.250 discount points
Maximum Seller Contributions The maximum allowable contributions from interested parties are 6% of the purchase price or the appraised value, whichever is less.
Prepay Penalty None
Secondary Financing Only accept.able conventional DAPs are allowed and the maximum CLTV is 105%
Nehemiah, Hart, or similar seller-financed programs as well as any other type of subordinate financing are not allowed.
Lock Periods 3, 25, 40, 55, 85, 115, 145, 175 day locks are available.
An upfront fee of .250 is for 85 day, .500 for 115 day, .750 for 145 day, and 1.000 for 175 day locks is due along with the Lock request.
All extendable lock fees are non-refundable and non-creditable.
MIscellaneous
Homebuyer education required. May be waived if borrower has previously owned a home and has timely mortgage payment for the last 12 months.
Adjustments
Adjustments subject to change without notice. Check daily rate sheets to verify.
Contact Pricing for adjustments.


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