MBA: “An important recent example is the use of a single vendor for various aspects of a major enterprise technology project, thereby forcing many lenders to choose whether to retain their existing vendors or switch to the lone ‘approved’ vendor.”
Ginnie said it is issuing these time-sensitive restrictions “in the interest of providing additional clarity and transparency to Ginnie MBS investors…”
Ginnie Mae this week warned that VA refinance loans, particularly Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans, may not be included in any new pool or loan package if they do not comply with the newly enacted law protecting VA borrowers from predatory lending. The agency announced new pooling guidance pursuant to the loan-seasoning provision in the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, which President Trump signed into law last week (See details of the new law below ). The changes affect issuances of Ginnie mortgage-backed securities on or after June 1, 2018, but do not affect MBS issued before that date, according to the guidance. However, lenders seeking a guarantee after June 1 may have to recalibrate their loan-origination platforms to exclude refis that do not meet the new law’s seasoning requirements, said the Structured Finance Industry Group. The ...