Pacific Coast Financial is Ready for the Making Home Affordable Program

Here is how it works

The information below is provided to assist you in preparing your for the upcoming implementation of Wells Fargo’s versions of the Freddie Mac Relief Refinance MortgageS and the Fannie Mae DU Refi PlusTM programs which are provisions of the Making Home Affordable Program announced by the President in February. These programs are designed to provide access to more attractive refinancing options to borrowers with agency secured loans.

This table provides an overview of the current program guidelines including Wells Fargo Wholesale Lending overlays. It is subject to change upon implementation.

Pacific Coast Financial/Wells Fargo version of

Freddie Mac Relief Refinance MortgageSM

Pacific Coast Financial/Wells Fargo version of

Fannie Mae DU Refi PlusTM

Program Discription

Streamline rate/term refinance program for Wells Fargo-serviced Freddie to Freddie transactions to help borrowers:

  1. Reduce the interest rate of the first mortgage
  2. Replace an ARM, Interest-Only mortgage, or a balloon/reset mortgage with a fixed-rate, fully amortizing mortgage
  3. Reduce the amortization term of the first mortgage*

*The new mortgage can not have a longer amortization term than the existing mortgage.

Rate/term refinance program for Fannie to Fannie transactions to help borrowers:

  1. Reduce mortgage payments
  2. Obtain a more stable mortgage product

*Includes Wells Fargo- and non-Wells Fargo serviced loans

Ineligible Existing First Mortgages

  1. FHA, VA, or Rural Housing (USDA) loans
  2. High Balance Conforming (loan amounts above the conforming limit)
  3. Loans with MI*
  4. Nonprime
  5. Alt-A
  6. Other exclusions may apply

*The program is currently not available for loans with MI; this may be offered at a later date.

  1. FHA, VA, or Rural Housing (USDA) loans
  2. High Balance Conforming (loan amounts above the conforming limit)
  3. Loans with MI*
  4. Reverse mortgages
  5. Second mortgages
  6. Other exclusions may apply

*The program is currently not available for loans with MI; this may be offered at a later date

 

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Pacific Coast Financial/Wells Fargo version of

Freddie Mac Relief Refinance Mortgage

Pacific Coast Financial/Wells Fargo version of

Fannie Mae DU Refi PlusTM

Max LTV/CLTV

  1. 105% LTV
  2. Unlimited TLTV/CLTV

 

  1. 105% LTV*
  2. Unlimited TLTV/CLTV

*Until May 2, 2009, Approve/Ineligible responses from Desktop Underwriter® (DUSM) are permitted when the only reason is LTV >97% or Loan Score <580.

Loan Amount

New loan amount is limited to:

  1. Payoff of the first mortgage balance, including accrued interest
  2. Actual closing costs, financing costs, pre-paids, and escrows up to $2,500
  3. The borrowers may not receive any cash at closing

Examples:

Payoff amount: $229,545

Actual closing costs, etc.: $2,496

Maximum loan amount:$232,041

Payoff amount: $352,006

Actual closing costs, etc.: $3,672

Maximum loan amount: $354,506

Required cash to close $1,172

New loan amount is limited to:

  1. Payoff of the first mortgage balance, including accrued interest
  2. Actual closing costs, financing costs, pre-paids, and escrows
  3. The borrowers may not receive any cash at closing

Note: No limit on closing costs, financing costs, pre-paids and escrows.

Example:

Payoff amount: $352,006

Actual closing costs, etc.: $3,672

Maximum loan amount: $355,678

Property Types

  1. 1- to 4-unit
  2. Condominiums
  3. Cooperatives
  4. PUDs

 

  1. 1- to 4-unit
  2. Condominiums
  3. Cooperatives
  4. PUDs

Occupancy

  1. 1- to 4-unit primary residences and investment properties
  2. 1-unit second homes
  3. Occupancy must not have changed from mortgage being refinanced
  4. Number of financed properties may be limited

 

  1. 1- to 4-unit primary residences and investment properties
  2. 1-unit second homes
  3. No limit on number of financed properties

 

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Pacific Coast Financial/Wells Fargo version of

Freddie Mac Relief Refinance Mortgage

Pacific Coast Financial/Wells Fargo version of

Fannie Mae DU Refi PlusTM

Basic Credit Requirements

  1. No minimum Loan Score, except 620 minimum Loan Score required if new principal and interest payment is 20% or more above existing principal and interest
  2. Wells Fargo Adverse Credit policy does not apply
  3. Borrowers cannot currently be involved in a bankruptcy or foreclosure
  4. 0x30 mortgage lates in the last 12 months

 

  1. No minimum Loan Score*
  2. Wells Fargo Adverse Credit policy applies for loans that are not currently serviced by Wells Fargo or Wachovia
  3. Bankruptcy, foreclosure, and mortgage history restrictions apply
  4. 0x60 mortgage lates in the last 12 months

*Until May 2, 2009, Approve/Ineligible responses from DU® are permitted when the only reason is LTV >97% or Loan Score <580.

Ratio Limit

No requirement, except 45% maximum DTI if the new principal and interest payment is 20% or more above the existing principal and interest

Note: DTIs >50% are subject to additional review and possible restriction by Wells Fargo.

Determined by DU

Secondary Financing

Must be re-subordinated:

  1. No new subordinate financing
  2. No replacement financing
  3. Secondary financing may not have any increase in unpaid balance
  4. Secondary financing must meet standard guidelines

Must be re-subordinated:

  1. No new subordinate financing
  2. No replacement financing

Reserves

None

None

Mortgagors

  1. New borrowers cannot be added
  2. Borrowers on original loan may be removed in limited circumstances - additional requirements exist

 

  1. New borrowers may be added as long as the original borrowers are on the loan
  2. Borrowers on original loan cannot be removed

 

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Pacific Coast Financial/Wells Fargo version of

Freddie Mac Relief Refinance Mortgage

Pacific Coast Financial/Wells Fargo version of

Fannie Mae DU Refi PlusTM

Appraisal Options

Note: Clients are advised not to order appraisals until the programs are implemented by Wells Fargo

Determined by Wells Fargo system, which may allow use of the original appraisal or require a new appraisal product based on the property type, location, and loan characteristics.

Determined by DU, which may allow a Property Inspection Waiver (PIW).

Documentation

Wells Fargo will determine the documentation required:

  1. Stated Income/Stated Asset documentation may be allowed
  2. 4506T must be signed at application and closing

 

  1. Salaried: One paystub
  2. Self-employed/Commission: One-year federal tax return
  3. 4506T must be signed at application and closing

Product Types

  1. 15-, 20-, and 30-year fixed rate
  2. 5/1, 7/1, and 10/1 LIBOR ARMs (cannot refinance from fixed rate to an ARM)
  3. Fully amortizing only

 

  1. 15-, 20-, 30-, and 40-year fixed rate
  2. 5/1, 7/1, and 10/1 LIBOR ARMs (cannot refinance from fixed rate to an ARM)
  3. Fully amortizing only

Underwriting Type

Manual by Wells Fargo

Must be submitted to DU

Mortgage Insurance

  1. If the existing loan does not have MI, then MI coverage is not required for the new loan
  2. The program is currently not available for loans with MI; this may be offered at a later date

 

  1. If the existing loan does not have MI, then MI coverage is not required for the new loan
  2. The program is currently not available for loans with MI; this may be offered at a later date


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