FHA 4000.1 Guidelines

CMG FHA 4000.1 Guidelines

All CMG Financial Guidelines will follow FHA/Ginnie Mae Guidelines (the HUD Handbook) in addition to

CMG Financial overlays, when applicable.

Handbook 4000.1 is the Mortgage Credit Analysis Handbook for 1-4 Family Mortgage Loans. This is the handbook that will be followed for 203(b) and 234(b) programs.

CMG Financial, a Division of CMG Mortgage Inc.

NMLS #1820 Corporate Headquarters: 3160 Crow Canyon Rd. Ste. 400

San Ramon, CA 94583

CMG FHA Guidelines Updated 1/19/2023

CMG FHA 4000.1 Guidelines

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Part A ? Borrower Eligibility

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A-1 ? Citizenship or Residency Status

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A-2 ? Eligible Borrowers

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A-3 ? Ineligible Borrowers

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A-4 ? Power of Attorney

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A-5 ? Living Trust (Inter vivos Revocable Trust)

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Part B ? Property Ownership Restrictions

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B-1 ? Multiple Loans to One Borrower

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B-2 ? Multiple Financed Properties

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Part C ? Occupancy

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C-1 ? Primary Residence

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Part D ? Underwriting Documentation

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D-1 ? Age of Documents

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D-2 ? Acceptable Documents

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D-3 ? Electronic Signatures

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D-4 ? Fraud Detection Tools

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Part E ? Application

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E-1 ? Application

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Part F ? Credit Analysis

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F-1 ? Credit Report

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F-2 ? Credit Score

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F-3 ? Credit History

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F-4 ? Credit Bureau Analysis

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F-5 ? Credit Inquiries/Attestation

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F-6 ? Non-Traditional Credit

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F-7 ? Manual Downgrades/Manual Underwriting

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Part G ? Evaluating Income

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G-1 ? Evaluating Income

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G-2 ? Verbal Verification of Employment

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G-3 ? Tax Transcript Policy

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G-4 ? Stable Monthly Income

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G-5 ? Non-Taxable Income

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Information in these guidelines is for credit policy guidance only and is not a complete representation of CMG Financial (NMLS #1820) Lending Policies. Information is accurate as of the date of publishing and is subject to change without notice. The Guidelines outlined apply to Agency loans submitted to TOTAL Scorecard. In addition to applying these CMG-specific overlays, all loans submitted to TOTAL Scorecard must comply with the AUS Findings and FHA/Ginnie Mae requirements. To verify our state licenses, please log onto the following website: and

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G-6 ? Projected Income G-7 ? Salary, Commission, and Bonus G-8 ? Part Time, Second Job, and Seasonal Income G-9 ? Military Income G-10 ? Rental Income G-11 ? Other Sources of Income G-12 ? Self-Employment Income G-13 ? Unacceptable Income Sources Part H ? Asset Assessment H-1 ? Asset Assessment & Required Reserves H-2 ? Depository Accounts H-3 ? Gift Funds H-4 ? Retirement Accounts H-5 ? Stocks, Bonds, and Mutual Funds H-6 ? Employer Assistance H-7 ?Sale of Real Property H-8 ? Sale of Personal Assets H-9 ? Rent Credit (Lease Purchase or Option to Purchase) H-10 ? Business Accounts H-11 ? Cash on Hand Debt & Liability Assessment I-2 ? Monthly Debt J-1 ? Eligible Collateral J-2 ? Ineligible Collateral J-3 ? Manufactured Homes J-4 ? Appraisal Documentation J-5 ? Appraisal Forms and Exhibits J-6 ? Appraisal Transfers J-7 ? Appraisal Assessment J-8 ? Appraisal Repairs J-9 ? Properties Subject to Age Restrictions Part K ? Geographic Restrictions

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Information in these guidelines is for credit policy guidance only and is not a complete representation of CMG Financial (NMLS #1820) Lending Policies. Information is accurate as of the date of publishing and is subject to change without notice. The Guidelines outlined apply to Agency loans submitted to TOTAL Scorecard. In addition to applying these CMG-specific overlays, all loans submitted to TOTAL Scorecard must comply with the AUS Findings and FHA/Ginnie Mae requirements. To verify our state licenses, please log onto the following website: and

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K-1 ? Geographic Restrictions Part L ? Disaster Policy

L-1 ? General Information Part M ? Escrow Holdbacks

M-1 ? General Information Part N ? Property Insurance

N-1 ? Escrows for Taxes and Insurance N-2 ? Hazard Insurance N-3 ? Flood Insurance Part O ? Title Insurance O-1 ? General Requirements O-2 ? Title Company Requirements O-3 ? Closing Agent Requirements O-4 ? Closing Attorney Requirements Part Z - Recent Updates / 90 Day Lookback

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Information in these guidelines is for credit policy guidance only and is not a complete representation of CMG Financial (NMLS #1820) Lending Policies. Information is accurate as of the date of publishing and is subject to change without notice. The Guidelines outlined apply to Agency loans submitted to TOTAL Scorecard. In addition to applying these CMG-specific overlays, all loans submitted to TOTAL Scorecard must comply with the AUS Findings and FHA/Ginnie Mae requirements. To verify our state licenses, please log onto the following website: and

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Part A ? Borrower Eligibility

CMG FHA Guidelines Updated 1/19/2023

A-1 ? Citizenship or Residency Status

Borrowers must be US Citizens or document their non-US Citizen status using the following guidelines:

Required Identification All borrowers are required to have a valid driver's license, state issued identification or passport on all transactions.

Permanent Resident Alien Individuals granted permanent residence status in the U.S. also includes refugees and others seeking political asylum. Documentation is commonly referred to as a `Green Card'. Permanent Resident Aliens must provide any of the following documents to validate acceptable status:

? Permanent Resident Card (USCIC form I-551) o May be issued as a conditional right to reside for individuals seeking residency through marriage to a US Citizen/ Permanent Resident Alien or based on a financial investment in a US business. o These cards have an expiration date and are valid for two years o At the end of two years the individual must apply for an unconditional right to reside or risk losing their permanent resident status. o Cards due to expire within 90 days must be accompanied by a copy of the USCIS form I-751 (Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence) or USCIS form I-829 (Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions) filing receipt. o Cards may be issued without conditions and are valid for 10 years. o Cards that are due to expire within six months must be accompanied with a copy of the USCIS form I-90 (Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card) filing receipt.

? Unexpired Foreign Passport o Must contain an unexpired stamp reading "Processed for I-551 Temporary Evidence of Lawful Admission for Permanent Residence. Valid until mm-dd-yy.

All Non- U.S. Citizen Borrowers Non US Citizens must have current acceptable documentation from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS) (formerly the Immigration and Naturalization Service or INS) within the Department of Homeland Security, evidencing the person's legal residency status in the United States.

Non-Permanent Resident Alien Non-permanent resident aliens are individuals seeking temporary entry to the U.S. for a specific purpose, either business or pleasure. This group may include intra-company transferees, temporary workers/trainees, visitors for business or pleasure, students, etc. Various types of visa classification documentation will apply. Refer to the BCIS/INS for specifics at

A Borrower who is a non-permanent resident alien may be eligible for FHA-insured financing provided: ? the Property will be the Borrower's Principal Residence; ? the borrower has valid Social Security Number; ? the Borrower is eligible to work in the United States, as evidenced by the Employment Authorization Document issued by the USCIS; ? the Borrower satisfies the same requirements, terms and conditions as those for U.S. citizens; and ? All non-permanent resident aliens must provide evidence of an acceptable visa. Acceptable visas include but are not limited to E-1, H-1B, H-2B, H-3, L-1, G-series and O-1. (Borrowers without an acceptable visa will be considered on a case by case basis only. ) ? Borrowers with diplomatic immunity are not eligible.

Information in these guidelines is for credit policy guidance only and is not a complete representation of CMG Financial (NMLS #1820) Lending Policies. Information is accurate as of the date of publishing and is subject to change without notice. The Guidelines outlined apply to Agency loans submitted to TOTAL Scorecard. In addition to applying these CMG-specific overlays, all loans submitted to TOTAL Scorecard must comply with the AUS Findings and FHA/Ginnie Mae requirements. To verify our state licenses, please log onto the following website: and

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