Connecticut Avenue Securities Investor Presentation
Standard Selling Guide vs HomeReady
Product feature
Maximum LTV
(Refer to Fannie Mae Eligibility
Matrix for full list)
Maximum DTI
Rental income from subject
property and boarder income
Non-occupant co-borrower (such
as a parent)
Mortgage Insurance
Gifts, grants, Community Seconds,
cash-on-hand and sweat equity as
a source of funds for down
payment and closing costs
Standard guide
50%
95% LTV for 1-unit properties, principal residence
Up to 97% LTV allowed for First-Time Homebuyers. LTV >95%
must be underwritten through DU
LCOR transactions LTV>95-97% must be owned or securitized
by Fannie Mae.
Documented rental income from subject property is allowed for
2-4 unit properties and investment properties
Boarder income generally not allowed
Permitted, with criteria for amount of down payment and DTI
required from occupant borrower
Required for LTV > 80%
Reduced MI coverage allowed for approved lenders with pricing
adjustment
Gifts, grants, and Community Seconds are allowed as sources of
down payment and closing costs with appropriate
documentation
Cash-on-hand and sweat equity generally not allowed
HomeReady - Purchase and LCOR* Only
Same as standard
Same as standard
Documented rental income not eligible for investment
properties
Rental income from a 1-unit property with accessory unit
permitted
Documented boarder income (e.g., rent paid by roommate)
may be allowed if it meets guidelines.
Same as standard
MI coverage percentage reduced for loans with LTV >90%
Same as standard, plus:
Cash-on-hand may be allowed with appropriate
documentation
Minimum borrower contribution
required from borrower's own
funds (whether or not gifts, grants
etc, are also present)
Non-traditional credit
Manufactured housing up to 95%
and HomeStyle® Renovation
(approved lenders) up to 95%
LTV<=80%: 0%
LTV >80%:
1-unit property principal residence: 0%
2-4 unit property: 5%
Allowed with appropriate documentation
May be allowed up to 95%, manufactured housing must be
underwritten through DU
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Sweat equity may be allowed under qualifying programs -
max LTV is 95% and borrower must contribute at least 3% from
own funds for down payment
-if so,
Same as standard for LTV <=80%: 0%
• LTV >80%:
1-unit principal residence property: 0%
2-4 unit property: 3%
Same as standard
Same as standard
*LCOR = Limited Cash-Out Refinance (aka "rate/term" refi)View entire presentation