In preparation for FHFA’s December 1st implementation date of the adverse market refinance fee, Homebridge will be adding the 50 bps fee to our rate sheet as of Friday, September 11, 2020.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Refinance Lock Requests
Effective Friday, September 11th Homebridge pricing will include the 50 bps fee as follows:
- Loans locked with a lock expiration after November 13, 2020, and
- Loans with a lock extension that extends the lock past November 13, 2020
The adverse market refinance fee does not apply to the following:
- Loans with a lock expiration on or prior to November 13, 2020, or
- Fannie Mae HomeReady refinance transactions (regardless of lock expiration), or
- Freddie Mac Home Possible refinance transactions (regardless of lock expiration), or
- Transactions with a loan amount of < $125,000
Non-Delegated Correspondent and Emerging Banker Transactions
Any loan purchased after November 13, 2020 will be subject to the adverse market fee even if the fee was not included in the initial rate lock or, if applicable, rate lock extension.
If you have any questions, please contact your Account Executive
