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Briefings

Weekly briefing, July 27, 2026

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Fraud Risk Management Documentation Requirements for Annual Recertification
Newrez Correspondent, recertification fraud documentation. In 5 days.
Expanded Eligibility and Reduced Credit Score Requirements for Temporary Buydowns
Pennymac Correspondent, temporary buydown program expansions. In 32 days.
MPF Traditional Servicing Updates for Forbearance, Modifications, and Foreclosure
FHLB Chicago MPF, Mandatory compliance with updated loss mitigation provisions. In 36 days.
Permission to Underwrite VA Mortgages Using VantageScore 4.0 Scoring Model
Newrez Correspondent, VA mortgages underwritten with VantageScore 4.0. In 56 days.
HUD Section 184 Cohort Number Pause and Loan Purchase Criteria
Newrez Correspondent, HUD suspension of Section 184 cohort number requests. In 57 days.

Review recommended

New guidance, clarifications, flexibilities, overlays and insurer positions.

Newrez Correspondent, Correspondent Announcement 2026-057,
Review recommended

Government Underwriting Guide Updates for VA Stock Income and Delegated MCC Overlays

Loan impactFHAVAIncomeProductsUnderwriting

Applies to: FHA and VA loans delivered by correspondent sellers.

What to review: Review the newly added provisions for evaluating restricted stock and RSU income on VA loans, alongside the restriction permitting Mortgage Credit Certificates exclusively for delegated correspondent lenders on FHA and VA transactions. AWACS interpretation

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