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FHA · Mortgagee Letter ML 2025-01 · Published

FHA Defect Taxonomy Updates for Servicing Loan Reviews

FHA has updated Appendix 8.0 (FHA Defect Taxonomy) in Handbook 4000.1 with revised introductory sections and new defect areas focused on Title II servicing loan reviews. The updated taxonomy applies to all FHA Title II Single Family loan reviews initiated on or after January 15, 2025.

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Loan impact

From the letter text · verified

Applies to: FHA Title II Single Family mortgage programs subject to Title II servicing loan reviews.

Addressed to
All FHA-Approved Mortgagees
Investor
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Programs
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Affected area
RecordsGuide Section Appendix 8.0
Effective
Jan 15, 2025
Applicability confidence
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Supporting quotes from the letter
  • affected areas“Appendix 8.0 – FHA Defect Taxonomy in Handbook 4000.1 is FHA’s quality assurance framework for Title II loan reviews.”
  • guide sections“Appendix 8.0 – FHA Defect Taxonomy in Handbook 4000.1 is FHA’s quality assurance framework for Title II loan reviews.”

What changed

From the letter text · Section Appendix 8.0
RequirementPreviouslyNow
FHA Defect Taxonomy scope for servicing reviewsClarifiedPreviously: The current FHA Defect Taxonomy includes guidance applicable to Title II underwriting loan reviews only.The Defect Taxonomy is expanded to incorporate defect areas focused on Title II servicing loan reviews and revises introductory sections that apply to both underwriting and servicing.

What to do

AWACS interpretation · not source language

What to review: Review the updated Appendix 8.0 defect taxonomy sections and new servicing defect categories applicable to Title II loan reviews initiated on or after January 15, 2025.

QC implications

  • Quality control should incorporate the new Title II servicing defect categories from Appendix 8.0 into servicing loan reviews initiated on or after January 15, 2025.
  • Quality control should evaluate loan review procedures against the revised introductory sections that govern both underwriting and servicing.

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  • In scope: Passed

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