Expert Mortgage Industry Insights

As we like to say, in the mortgage industry, there is one thing you can count on: change. In our over 35 years of experience, we've learned a few things. At Mortgage Connect Risk Solutions, we track changes daily and are always striving to support your success by sharing our knowledge of the latest updates, trends, and opportunities. Stay updated on our developments and join our experts as they share insights into the mortgage industry, outsourcing services and beyond. Coming soon!

Aug 15, 20233 min read

What's New with Prefunding QC: Fannie Mae Changes and More

Discover what's new in prefunding QC, and get ready to optimize your mortgage operations for loan quality, risk mitigation, and compliance.

Jun 29, 20232 min read

Upcoming Changes to Fannie Mae Requirements on Prefunding and Post-Close

Changes to Fannie Mae's Quality Control requirements on Prefunding and Post-Close that will be implemented as of September 1st.

Mar 6, 20232 min read

In The Know on Quality Control - Fannie Mae’s Announcement SEL-2023-02

Fannie Mae has announced the updates to their Quality Control requirements that will go into effect later this year.

Feb 2, 20231 min read

In The Know on Quality Control - Fannie Mae’s Adjustments to QC Standards

Fannie Mae’s senior director of credit risk management spoke on plans to make certain changes to its quality control requirements.

Jun 27, 20222 min read

In the Know on Quality Control - June 2022

Information on Fannie Mae's Selling Notice on QC Calibrations and advice on leveraging QC reports to reduce risk and improve loan quality.

Jun 23, 20202 min read

FHA Issues Two Temporary QC Policy Waivers

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced temporary updates to policies in place in regards to Early Payment Defaults.

May 5, 20201 min read

Fannie Mae Temporary Policy Updates

Fannie Mae has updated LL-2020-03 and LL-2020-04 to expand on the effective date of the temporary policies due to COVID-19.

May 5, 20202 min read

Freddie Mac Selling and Guidance Updates

Freddie Mac will implement new changes and continue their temporary bulletins in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 1, 20203 min read

COVID-19: FHFA Temporary Mortgage Relief for Homeowners

Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae have been directed to make temporary modifications for mortgage loan approval.

Apr 1, 20202 min read

Latest Updates on FHFA Guidelines

Updates from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been implemented temporarily in response to COVID-19.

Nov 13, 20192 min read

Tax Payer First Act and Use of Tax Return Information: Section 2202

The Taxpayer First Act was signed into law on July 1, 2019. Section 2202 goes into effect within 180 days after the Act being signed.

Oct 28, 20192 min read

Veterans Administration Announces Updates to Chapter 12 of the VA Lenders Handbook

The Veterans Administration announced updates to Chapter 12 of the VA Pamphlet 26-7 (VA Lenders Handbook) on October 18, 2019.