30 Year Fixed

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Florida Housing Finance Corporation FHA Loan Program

Must be referred to AFS for Origination (loan cannot be originated by branch)

Must be processed by Corporate Processing Team (loan cannot be processed by branch)

DPA options subject to change based on market conditions Must confirm availability with Housing Authority.

30 Year Fixed

LTV

CLTV2

Purpose

Unit

Occupancy

Credit Score DTI Ratio

Reserves

96.5

1051

Purchase

1-4

O/O

6403

503

Per AUS

1. On purchases, the CLTV is further limited to 100% (of the adjusted value) or the standard FHA LTV limit (96.50%) (depending on the type of financing) if the subordinate lien is NOT from an instrumentality of government or government agency that is providing down payment and/or closing cost assistance in the form of secondary financing.

2. Max LTV/CLTV may be exceeded when financing the Funding Fee, however max loan amount may NOT be exceeded 3. For loans reserved on or after 10/3/2022: minimum credit score is 640 with max DTI of 50%. For loans reserved on

or prior to 9/30/2022: minimum credit score is 640 with maximum DTI of 45% with reserves for Credit scores 640659: 1 month + current 6 month employment history

PRODUCT NAMES

? Florida Housing Bond FHA 30 Year Fixed ? Florida Housing Assist 2nd DPA ? Florida Housing HLP 2nd DPA

NEW FLORIDA HOUSING PRODUCT CODE AND CORRESPONDING PRMG PRIOR PRODUCT CODE

? Florida Housing Product Code = PRMG Product Code: ? Bond FL First = Florida Housing FHA 30 Year Fixed

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ALLOWABLE ORIGINATION CHANNELS

SERVICER EIN (FEDERAL TAX ID) PRODUCT REQUIREMENT FLORIDA FIRST MORTGAGE

DOWN PAYMENT/CLOSING COST ASSISTANCE OVERVIEW

? For loans reserved on or after 7/1/2023: Wholesale not allowed ? For loans reserved prior to 7/1/2023: Wholesale

? Broker must be approved by PRMG to submit this product. Broker must be located in Florida (have a brick-and-mortar location for at least the last 12 months) and certify loan officers originating this product will have a primary residence in Florida. Certification for approval is available in the Resource Center or at the following link and must be submitted to the TPO Approval Team: oridaHousingBrokerOwnerCertificationofProgramRequirements.pdf

? Retail ? Loans must be referred to the AFS department for origination. Loan Officer must be physically located in Florida to originate this product. ? Must be processed by Corporate Processing Team (loan cannot be processed by branch). Branch to assign Processing queue 000 ? PALS Corp and send email with Loan Number and Borrower name to processingoverflow@

? Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC ("Lakeview") = Master Servicer ? eHousingPlus = Program Administrator/Compliance ?

? Florida Housing HFA EIN: 59-3451366

? Housing Authority approval required. Loan must be submitted to eHousingPlus (Administrator) and approved by them in the required timeframe as outlined in the product profile and on their website. Loan may not proceed to docs or funding without eHousingPlus Compliance approval.

? The Florida First (FL First) offers eligible borrowers a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage. Borrowers who qualify for this mortgage program will automatically qualify for down payment assistance through the FL Assist Second Mortgage Program or the FL HLP Second Mortgage Program.

? Borrowers qualifying under this program must utilize the down payment assistance associated with this program. The first lien product is not allowed to be used without using the DPA.

? Income and purchase limits apply, see sections below

? Florida Housing offers two second mortgage programs that provides eligible firsttime homebuyers: ? Florida Housing Assist is a 0.00% deferred second mortgage of up to $10,000 that can be used for down payment, closing costs and prepaids, mortgage insurance premiums, or as a principal reduction to the first mortgage. ? Florida Housing HLP is a 3%, 15 year, fully amortizing 2nd lien in the amount of up to $10,000 that can be used for down payment, closing costs and prepaids, mortgage insurance premiums, or as a principal reduction to the first mortgage.

? The funds may be used to fund up to 100% of the Borrower's cash requirement to close, including the down payment, closing costs, pre-paid items and other related Mortgage Loan fees and expenses.

? Any potential cash back to borrower should be applied as a principal reduction to the first mortgage unless the cash back is from gift funds.

? In the event the preliminary closing disclosure (CD) reflects cash back of $2,000 or less AND does not exceed the Borrower's EMD or POC's, Lender should apply a PR to the first mortgage. If the cash back exceeds $2,000 of the Borrower's EMD or POC's, Lender should re-work the loan by reducing the first mortgage loan amount. ? Gift Funds may be used for down payment, closing costs, debt payment, to

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Florida Housing Finance Corporation FHA Loan Program

establish reserves for the borrower(s), or any other Agency allowed purpose.

Since this is not the borrower(s)' own funds, a refund of any excess gift funds is

not considered "cash back" for Program purposes and therefore, is permitted.

When refunding gift funds, include a copy of the Agency required Gift Letter in

the compliance file.

? Adhere to FHA guidelines when applying a principal reduction for cash back

other than those received from gift funds.

Underwriter Certification requirement: Within 45 days of Reservation date.

The compliance file will be delivered to eHousingPlus and the mortgage file including

the credit package will be delivered to the master servcier.

DPA Funds must be provided upfront by lender to be reimbursed by master servcuer

at purchase

Additional loan must be created in FT360 to accommodate 2nd lien and should be

created at the same time the 1st lien is created for disclosure, document and funding

purposes.

This down payment assistance (DPA) program is available to borrowers at 120% of

AMI or below (adjusted for household size) and can be used to cover down payment

as well as reasonable and customary closing costs.

Offers up to $10,000

This is a second lien that will subordinate to the FHA first mortgage and must be

considered "secured borrowed funds"

On the loan application, Question C "Are you borrowing any money for this real

estate transaction (e.g., money for your closing costs or down payment) or obtaining

any money from another party, such as the seller or realtor, that you have not

disclosed on this loan application?" should show as No (unless there are other funds

that have not been disclosed that are being used (the HFA funds have been disclosed

on this loan application)

The Florida Assist 2nd Mortgage is not forgivable. Repayment is deferred, except in

the event of the sale, transfer, satisfaction of the first mortgage, refinancing of the

property or until such a time the mortgagor ceases to occupy the property at which

time, the Florida Assist will become payable in full.

Any down payment exceeding minimum requirement to be applied to first mortgage

principal.

Please Note: The Florida Assist down payment assistance CANNOT be used to cover

the cost difference between the sales price and appraised value and CANNOT be

used to pay off borrower debt. The difference between appraised value and sales

price or debt repayment must be paid with the borrowers' own funds.

Borrower(s) must not have had an Ownership Interest in their primary residence

within the past 3 years unless purchasing in a Federally Designated Targeted Area or

if they qualify under the Veteran's Exemption.

TRID disclosures are required

The Florida Assist Second Mortgage and the Florida Assist Second Mortgage Note are

available on the eHousing Plus website.

Additional loan must be created in FT360 to accommodate second lien

Offers up to $10,000

3% interest rate, 15 Year, fully amortizing second mortgage

This is a second lien that will subordinate to the FHA first mortgage and must be

considered "secured borrowed funds"

On the loan application, Question C "Are you borrowing any money for this real

estate transaction (e.g., money for your closing costs or down payment) or obtaining

any money from another party, such as the seller or realtor, that you have not

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disclosed on this loan application?" should show as No (unless there are other funds that have not been disclosed that are being used (the HFA funds have been disclosed on this loan application) ? The Florida HLP Second Mortgage cannot be combined with any of FL Housing's other down payment or grant programs. ? This down payment assistance (DPA) program is available to borrowers who meet the income limit requirements found here: ? The Florida HLP Second Mortgage carries a monthly payment. The unpaid balance of the Florida HLP Loan will become payable in full in the event of sale, transfer, satisfaction of the first mortgage, refinancing of the property or until such a time the mortgagor ceases to occupy the property. ? Any down payment exceeding minimum requirement to be applied to first mortgage principal. ? Please Note: The Florida HLP down payment assistance CANNOT be used to cover the cost difference between the sales price and appraised value and CANNOT be used to pay off borrower debt. The difference between appraised value and sales price or debt repayment must be paid with the borrowers' own funds. ? Borrower(s) must not have had an Ownership Interest in their primary residence within the past 3 years unless purchasing in a Federally Designated Targeted Area or if they qualify under the Veteran's Exemption. ? TRID disclosures are required ? The Florida HLP Second Mortgage and the Florida HLP Second Mortgage Note are available on the eHousing Plus website. ? Additional loan must be created in FT360 to accommodate second lien ? Create a 2nd loan in FT360 ? 1st and 2nd loans are TRID compliant- Initial and Final LE's & CD's are required. ? FL Assist disclose from DOC Magic ? FL HLP is fully Amortizing disclose from 360 ? Closing docs to be pulled from the eHousing website: ? FL Assist (Disclose from Doc Magic)

? FL Assist Second Mortgage Note (for the FL Assist Second Mortgage.) ? FL Assist Second Mortgage (for the FL Assist Second Mortgage.) ? FL HLP (Disclose from FT360) ? FL HLP Second Mortgage Note (for the FL HLP Second Mortgage.) ? FL HLP Second Mortgage (for the FL HLP Second Mortgage.)

? FIRST MORTGAGE PROGRAM COMPLIANCE/CLOSING DOCUMENTS: Available through the eHousingPlus eHPortal. ? Mortgagor Affidavit ? Seller Affidavit ? Tax Exempt Rider- On ALL FL housing Bond to record with 1st ? DPA Obligation Letter (for the FL First FHA First Mortgages ONLY.) ? DPA Borrower Gift Letter (for the FL First FHA First Mortgages ONLY.)

? SECOND MORTGAGE DOCUMENTS - Available through the eHousingPlus eHPortal. ? FL ASSIST 2nd docs ? FL Assist Mortgage ? FL Assist Note ? FHA Gift and Obligation Letter (FHA Only)

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VETERANS EXCEPTION

TARGETED AREAS AUS DATA ENTRY REQUIREMENTS OF DPA LIEN

TRAINING CREDENTIALS AGENCY LINKS

? FL HLP 2nd MTG ? FL HLP Mortgage ? FL HLP Note ? FHA Gift

? Veterans Exception refers to the Congressional Act that permanently exempts qualified veterans from the Internal Revenue Code 143 requirement of being a First Time Homebuyer when utilizing loan programs that rely on mortgage revenue bond financing as its funding source.

? Veterans need not be First Time Homebuyers if he or she served in the active military, naval, or air service, and who was discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable.

? Borrower(s) qualifying under the Veterans Exception must certify that they meet the requirements on the Mortgagor Affidavit.

? Borrowers purchasing in a Federally Designated Targeted Area are exempt from the First-Time Homebuyer Requirement. Refer to the Program Guidelines on the eHousing Plus website for eligible census tracts

? See Housing Authority Products with Second Liens in FT360 in the Resource Center, which can be located at the following link: AuthorityProductswithDPALiensinFT360.pdf

? In the Secondary Financing of the HUD-92900LT FHA Loan Transmittal screen ? Enter the Secondary Financing Source/EIN ? Select the Correct Check box (Gov't ? A Government Entity is the source of the secondary financing, NP ? A Non-Profit Agency is the source of the secondary financing, Family ? A Family member is the source of the secondary financing, Other ? There is another source of the secondary financing (completed checkbox which will enable if selected) ? Enter the Amount of the Secondary Financing ? In the MORNET Plus Community Lending Section of the Fannie Mae Additional Data Form: ? Do not select Community Lending on the Mornet Community Lending screen ? If HFA Second Mortgage being used, Community Second needs to be checked ? If HFA grant is being used neither Community Lending nor Community Second should be checked

? For program and system training ? eHousingPlus offers training:

? Anyone who will reserve funds, complete an underwriter certification, print forms or clear exceptions must attend a 30-minute training. Register to attend:

? Credentials are issued directly from eHousingPlus and will not be issued until user has completed the required eHousingPlus training.

? For loans reserved on or after 7/1/2023: Wholesale not allowed ? For loans reserved prior to 7/1/2023: For the wholesale channel, when Account

Manager requests credentials, must indicate they are with the wholesale channel, will be locking/reserving funds and need Lock Desk credentials

? For additional reference, Florida Housing guidelines posted on eHousingPlus website:

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