Version 11.10
All policy changes and updates are referenced below to the appropriate section of the CLG. These policy changes are effective 02/03/2022 unless otherwise noted.
To review the program guidelines changes made January 20, 2022, or earlier, please follow this link to the archived Correspondent Lending Guides.
These updates apply to everyone using the Chenoa Fund program—correspondents and TPO.
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Guidelines Updates
Section 5.16 (Alternative Qualification Requirements) has been revised to show that borrowers using either DPA Edge product must have a credit score of 620 or higher to use alternative qualifications, regardless of whether or not they have a present housing payment. The updated text is included below:
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Section 5.17 (Present Housing Expense & Verification of Rent) has not had its content changed, but the 2nd paragraph was updated for ease of use.
Occupying borrowers in the 600–639 FICO range making a present housing payment in the form of rent at the time of application:
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Section 7.22.2 (Second Loan Documentation Requirements) has been updated to not require a 2nd lien loan application in most instances: