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NMLS #1820 Tel: 925.983.3000 Toll-Free: 800.501.2001 Address: 3160 Crow Canyon Road, Suite 400, San Ramon, CA 94583 A Division of CMG Mortgage, Inc., NMLS #1820 CMG Financial Correspondent Lending Guide Welcome to CMG Financial CMG Financial, a division of CMG Mortgage, Inc. (“CMG”) is an established, privately held Mortgage Bank, headquartered in San Ramon, California. Providers of the patented All In One™ home loan, CMG Financial is widely known for responsible lending practices, industry and consumer advocacy, market innovation and operational superiority. The following are the requirements to be able to become an approved Correspondent with CMG. DISCLAIMERS: CMG is authorized to purchase closed residential mortgage loans in all states except for Louisiana and West Virginia. “CMG Financial” is a registered trade name in all states except for Connecticut, Maryland, New York, Ohio and South Carolina.

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Page 1: A Division of CMG Mortgage, Inc., NMLS #1820 · PDF fileNMLS #1820 Tel: 925.983.3000 Toll-Free: 800.501.2001 Address: 3160 Crow Canyon Road, Suite 400, San Ramon, CA 94583 A Division

NMLS #1820 Tel: 925.983.3000 Toll-Free: 800.501.2001 Address: 3160 Crow Canyon Road, Suite 400, San Ramon, CA 94583

A Division of CMG Mortgage, Inc., NMLS #1820

CMG Financial Correspondent Lending Guide

Welcome to CMG Financial

CMG Financial, a division of CMG Mortgage, Inc. (“CMG”) is an established, privately held

Mortgage Bank, headquartered in San Ramon, California. Providers of the patented All In

One™ home loan, CMG Financial is widely known for responsible lending practices, industry

and consumer advocacy, market innovation and operational superiority. The following are the

requirements to be able to become an approved Correspondent with CMG.

DISCLAIMERS: CMG is authorized to purchase closed residential mortgage loans in all states except for

Louisiana and West Virginia. “CMG Financial” is a registered trade name in all states except for Connecticut,

Maryland, New York, Ohio and South Carolina.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS: .................................................................................................................... Page

SECTION 1: OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................ 5

Definitions................................................................................................................................................. 5

Contacts .................................................................................................................................................... 5

Operating Hours ........................................................................................................................................ 6

Holiday Schedule ...................................................................................................................................... 6

SECTION 2: ELIGIBLE PRODUCTS .................................................................................................... 6

The CMG Correspondent Lender: ............................................................................................................ 6

SECTION 3: SELLER REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................. 7

Qualities of the CMG Financial Correspondent Seller: ............................................................................ 7

Third Party Originations ........................................................................................................................... 8

Regulatory Compliance ............................................................................................................................ 8

Compliance by Correspondent Seller ....................................................................................................... 8

QC Requirements ...................................................................................................................................... 8

Social Security Validation ........................................................................................................................ 9

Expectations .............................................................................................................................................. 9

Required Notification ................................................................................................................................ 9

SECTION 4: UNDERWRITING AUTHORITY AND SUBMISSION .............................................. 10

Correspondent Lender Delegation Authority .......................................................................................... 10

SECTION 5: REGISTRATION AND LOCKING ............................................................................... 11

Registration ............................................................................................................................................. 11

Underwriting Submission ....................................................................................................................... 11

Rate Sheets .............................................................................................................................................. 11

Locking ................................................................................................................................................... 12

Relocking/Expired locks ......................................................................................................................... 12

Extensions on undelivered loans ............................................................................................................. 12

Extensions on delivered loans ................................................................................................................. 12

Cancellations ........................................................................................................................................... 12

SECTION 6: LOAN ELIGIBILITY ...................................................................................................... 13

FHA Programs ........................................................................................................................................ 13

FHA Streamline Refinance Transactions ............................................................................................ 13

CMG Financial FHA Product ............................................................................................................. 13

Enhancements: CMG Financial will consider for purchase .............................................................. 13

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Escrow Holdbacks .............................................................................................................................. 14

Conventional ........................................................................................................................................... 14

HARP 2.0 DU Refi Plus and LP Open Access .................................................................................. 14

CORE Conventional transactions ....................................................................................................... 16

Multiple Financed Properties .............................................................................................................. 16

Underwriting Requirements for Multiple Financed Properties ........................................................... 17

CMG will not Purchase: .......................................................................................................................... 17

Minimum Loan Amount ..................................................................................................................... 18

AVM/Electronic Value Review .......................................................................................................... 18

CMG Property Restrictions ‐ General ................................................................................................. 18

Geographic Restrictions ...................................................................................................................... 18

Exclusionary Lists ............................................................................................................................... 18

Delayed Financing Exception ................................................................................................................. 19

Allowable Vesting .................................................................................................................................. 19

Ownership Type ...................................................................................................................................... 19

Prepayment Penalties .............................................................................................................................. 19

Real Estate Taxes .................................................................................................................................... 19

Hazard Insurance: Section A ................................................................................................................... 20

Hazard Insurance: Section B ................................................................................................................... 21

Condominiums ........................................................................................................................................ 22

Mortgage Insurance ................................................................................................................................ 22

Standard Mortgage Insurance (Borrower Paid – BPMI) ......................................................................... 23

Lender-Paid Mortgage Insurance (LPMI) ............................................................................................... 23

Natural Disasters ..................................................................................................................................... 23

SECTION 7: PURCHASE/FUNDING ................................................................................................... 23

Submission-Purchase Consideration – Credit & Legal Package review ................................................. 23

CMG Purchase Auditors ......................................................................................................................... 23

Prior to Purchase by CMG Financial Correspondent Lending Division ................................................. 24

Status of Submission ............................................................................................................................... 24

Ineligible to Purchase loan ...................................................................................................................... 24

Correspondent Closing Documents ........................................................................................................ 24

MERS – Mortgage Electronic Registration System ................................................................................ 25

Mortgage Insurance Certificate: (MIC) .................................................................................................. 25

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Loan Purchase Audit ............................................................................................................................... 26

Aggregate Escrow Analysis .................................................................................................................... 26

Final HUD 1 ............................................................................................................................................ 26

FHA Connect Screen Shots: Casefile Information ................................................................................. 27

Document Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 27

Original Note ...................................................................................................................................... 27

Forms .................................................................................................................................................. 28

Notary Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 28

Required Riders .................................................................................................................................. 28

Title Commitment ............................................................................................................................... 28

Power of Attorney ............................................................................................................................... 29

Title Insurance .................................................................................................................................... 29

Survey Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 30

Endorsement Requirements .................................................................................................................... 30

Settlement Agents & Title Companies .................................................................................................... 30

Escrow Accounts .................................................................................................................................... 30

Bailee Requirements ............................................................................................................................... 30

Wire Instructions ..................................................................................................................................... 31

Payment History ...................................................................................................................................... 31

Transfer/Servicing Disclosure ................................................................................................................. 31

Collateral Packages ................................................................................................................................. 31

Collateral Delivery to CMG Financial .................................................................................................... 32

SECTION 8: POST CLOSING .............................................................................................................. 33

Loan Purchase & Post Funding ............................................................................................................... 33

Post Purchase Documents ....................................................................................................................... 33

Post Purchase Correspondent Responsibilities ....................................................................................... 33

Final Closing Trailing Docs aka Final Closing Documents .................................................................... 33

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SECTION 1: OVERVIEW

Definitions

As they appear in this document, the terms “CMG Financial” and “CMG Financial

Correspondent Lending Division” refer to CMG Mortgage, Inc., dba CMG Financial (“CMG”).

“Correspondent”, “Seller,” or “Correspondent Seller” is defined as the seller of a closed

mortgage loan to CMG.

“Correspondent Loan” is defined as mortgage loan that is made to a natural person for primarily

consumer, family or household purposes, that is secured by a one- to four-family residential

dwelling. Correspondent loan also contains the feature where closing documents are drawn in the

name of the Correspondent, closed in the name of the Correspondent, using the Correspondent’s

dedicated commercial warehouse line(s), and the closed loan is submitted for purchase

consideration to CMG Financial Correspondent Lending Division by the Correspondent. The

Correspondent performs of all of the following functions:

Originates mortgage loans directly through its own retail/wholesale operations;

Closes the loan in its name utilizing their warehouse line(s); and

Ships the loan to CMG for data, legal documents, compliance review, and purchase.

Contacts

Corporate Headquarters:

CMG Mortgage, Inc., NMLS #1820

Attn: Correspondent Lending Division

3160 Crow Canyon Road, Suite 400

San Ramon, CA 94583

Telephone: 800.501.2001

Please contact your assigned Regional Correspondent Manager for program questions.

Ronald M. Harrison

Director, Correspondent Lending

Direct: 925.983.3206

Cell: 714.904.3500 cell

Email: [email protected]

Sam A. Gomaa

National Correspondent Operations Manager

925.498.6680 direct

Email: [email protected]

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Brett Sinnott

Director, Secondary Markets

Direct: 925.983.3122

Email: [email protected]

Operating Hours

CMG’s normal business hours are 8:00am – 5:00pm (PST) Monday through Friday.

Holiday Schedule

CMG is closed the following holidays:

New Year’s Day

Martin Luther King Day

President’s Day

Memorial Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Columbus Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving

Christmas

SECTION 2: ELIGIBLE PRODUCTS

The CMG Correspondent Lender:

CMG complies with all laws and regulations with regards to Federal, State, FHA, VA and best

practices standards and requirements. As a Mortgage Banker that is approved to originate and

purchase FHA and VA loans (collectively, “Government Agency”) as well as conventional loans

eligible for sale to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, we are an organization positioned to offer the

mortgage lending community a viable outlet to submit loans for purchase. We pride ourselves on

the highest level of integrity, compliance, fair lending and loan disclosure in the Mortgage

Industry. We invite you to apply to become one of our valued CMG Financial Correspondent

Lenders.

CMG will consider those Correspondent Lenders who are in good standing with appropriate

licensing authorities and Government Agencies. When a Correspondent presents a loan package

to us for purchase consideration, we will independently verify and evaluate the borrower(s)

qualifications and ability to repay the loan, as outlined by the Correspondent’s underwriting

review. We will push back to the Correspondent’s underwriting staff to validate findings. We

are looking to only purchase mortgage loans from our approved Correspondents meeting all

investor requirements, lending guidelines and quality control standards. Credit, capacity and

intent to repay the loan requested must be evident and well documented within the presented

loan file.

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CMG does not purchase mortgage loans that surpass state and federal “high cost” loan and

“higher priced mortgage loan” thresholds (TILA Sections 32 and 35, and equivalent state “high

cost” loan laws). CMG Financial follows Government Agency, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

requirements, lending guidelines and principles regarding responsible lending and fee

limitations. All loans will be run through the ComplianceEase® platform to validate the loan

meets all of these requirements.

SECTION 3: SELLER REQUIREMENTS

Qualities of the CMG Financial Correspondent Seller:

Correspondent must be in business for at least two years. In cases of newer firms, the

Principals need to have a minimum of five years’ experience and sound financials.

Correspondent must have a minimum audited net worth of $1,000,000 and strong

investor report cards.

Correspondent must have E&O Insurance with minimum coverage of $300,000, and

Fidelity Bond in the amount of $300,000.

Correspondent must have a traditional Warehouse facility with a minimum line amount

of $2,000,000 (cash fundings are only permitted for Bank and Credit Union clients).

Correspondent must be properly licensed and authorized to originate and bank loans

meeting CMG Financial product line and underwriting standards.

Correspondents must have a “good standing” rating with all applicable federal and state

governmental licensing and revenue collection (i.e., Secretaries of State) agencies.

Correspondent Lenders applying for approval to CMG must possess clean records with

all governmental agencies.

Principal officers, owners and/or partners, and the broker of record must have an

acceptable personal credit profile. CMG Financial will review and consider all

applications into consideration and perform due diligence validation.

MERS membership.

FHA compare ratio under 150%.

DE Underwriter(s) must have 2 years’ minimum experience with a clean HUD record.

Minimum two years’ experience re: drawing docs, funding, shipping and secondary

marketing required.

Ability to provide a complete, validated QC Run (electronic fraud detection report) for

each loan transaction utilizing nationally recognized vendors: Interthinx Fraudguard®,

CoreLogic®, Lexus Nexus®, or DRIVE report.

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Third Party Originations

CMG does not purchase third-party originations (TPOs) without prior approval and special

screening process for Correspondents and their brokers.

Regulatory Compliance

You must operate your business in compliance with all federal, state and local laws and

regulations. This manual is provided as information only and is not to be interpreted as legal

advice. While it is our intent to always have this manual reflect the most current information,

there may be times when it does not. It is your responsibility to comply with legal and

regulatory requirements promulgated by all federal, state and other government entities and to be

and remain current with regard to those standards.

Compliance by Correspondent Seller

Any information and guidance contained in this document regarding policies and procedures to

utilize while doing business with CMG Financial should in no way be construed as CMG

providing the Correspondent with legal advice. For legal determination, the Correspondent

should seek out independent legal opinions from qualified sources. Our Correspondent Lending

Division provides helpful tools, policies, procedures and requirements that the Correspondent

should follow when seeking the purchase of a closed loan.

Correspondent must report HMDA LAR data as required by federal HMDA/Regulation C.

For loans to be considered eligible for purchase: Correspondent must abide by

RESPA/Regulation X which includes, but is not limited to: properly disclosed Good

Faith Estimate, re-disclosure (when necessary and applicable), and correct association of

GFE to COC and final HUD-I Settlement Statement.

Correspondent must adhere to their own current requirements as detailed in the

Correspondent’s Quality Control Policy provided to CMG within the application process.

Correspondent is required to close loans in compliance with their own specific licensing

regulations.

Correspondent must adhere to current requirements as mandated by all Federal, State,

Municipal Agencies, as well as appropriate transaction requirements of Fannie Mae,

Freddie Mac, FHA, and/or VA.

Correspondent must keep CMG abreast of any company licensing changes that may

affect the purchase of a particular closed loan prior to CMG purchasing.

QC Requirements

IRS 4506T Tax Transcripts Validation document. Validation of tax years per AUS requirements

of income verification required.

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Signed 4506t is required with credit package and as a required document with closing

documents.

Acceptable results are required on all borrower income with the exception of FHA

Streamline Refinance for loan purchase eligibility.

Regarding non self-employed borrowers, in which correspondent provides required

paystubs and W-2’s, 4506t results for W-2 earnings is acceptable.

Correspondent must adhere to AUS findings for number of years verification required

however all borrower income must be verified by the results of the 4506T.

Correspondent may wish to order a “Record of Account” from the IRS if the borrower

has filed amended returns. It takes the IRS approximately 6-8 weeks to update their

system with any recent account activity and have a transcript available regarding

amended return detail.

Social Security Validation

A Direct SSN validation is often used in conjunction with the credit report and borrower

documentation. May also show on the electronic QC run provided by Correspondent.

Expectations

Our goal is to establish and maintain a productive and profitable long-term relationship with you.

We have a strong commitment to customer service and would like to hear from you if your

expectations are not met. Concerns or suggestions can be communicated to

[email protected].

We value certain things in a relationship and will be tracking your performance in the following

areas:

Volume;

Conversion or pull-through ratio;

Adherence to CMG’s Delivery and Purchase procedures;

Quality of underwriting submissions;

Loan performance (EPO and EPD).

Required Notification

You must notify us in writing within 30 days of any change in:

Ownership (or percentage of ownership);

Financial condition;

Warehouse bank or warehouse line;

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Company ownership, Board of Directors composition, and Executive/Senior

Management;

Opening/closing of licensed locations doing business with CMG;

Contact information (Address, phone numbers, fax numbers and email addresses).

You must immediately notify us in writing if your company or any owner, employee, agent or

officer in your company:

Fails to maintain any applicable license or registration in each jurisdiction governs your

company’s activities;

Becomes subject to any enforcement and/or investigative proceeding by any licensing or

regulatory authority or agency;

Is named as a party or becomes involved in any material litigation;

Is placed on Fannie Mae’s or Freddie Mac’s exclusionary list, HUD’s limited denial of

participation or any other agency, or any private investor’s exclusionary list.

You must also immediately notify us in writing if:

Your company and/or any of its principal directors or owners becomes the subject of any

bankruptcy or has incurred or is likely to incur a material, adverse change in its/their

financial condition.

There are any investigative actions, proceedings or lawsuits that relate to or concern your

agreement with us or any mortgage loans subject to that agreement.

There is an investigation, proceeding, litigation or other event which, if resolved

adversely, could have a material adverse effect on your ability to originate loans or

perform your obligations under your agreement with us.

If there is a change in authorized signatures, you should submit a revised Certificate of

Signatures form as soon as possible in order to avoid purchase delays.

You may submit documentation regarding changes by email to the following:

Email: [email protected]

SECTION 4: UNDERWRITING AUTHORITY AND SUBMISSION

Correspondent Lender Delegation Authority

FHA-approved Full Eagle DE Correspondents who meet CMG requirements are fully delegated

to underwrite loans to CMG credit and eligibility standards.

The Correspondent’s DE or approved staff (i.e., for ZFHA transactions) will be held solely

responsible for the file diligence and integrity, as per HUD Requirements.

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The CMG FHA pre-purchase review is to assist those Correspondents in which their respective

warehouse lines require a pre-review. CMG is not issuing out a credit or property approval, but

rather a set of Purchase conditions we will require prior to the purchase of the FHA loan.

For occasion in which the transaction is not an acceptable FHA transaction, CMG will release a

notification: “Unable to Purchase.” Communication will be transmitted directly to the

Correspondent.

If Correspondent chooses to submit a “credit only” review prior to drawing loan

documents, an underwriting fee of $150.00 will be assessed for the FHA product.

SECTION 5: REGISTRATION AND LOCKING

Registration

Lender uploads 3.2 file online to register loan with CMG Correspondent Lending.

https://wt.cmgmortgage.com/DataTracWeb/Logon

Underwriting Submission

All Correspondent loans must be electronically submitted through

www.CMGfi.com/correspondent website access. Please adhere to these CMG Submission

guidelines:

Submission to include complete 3.2 uploaded Fannie Mae file with all appropriate

application information completed and insure all borrowers part of the transaction are

included.

Submission to include DU Approve/Eligible or Freddie Mac “Accept” findings.

Provide complete required findings documentation included within the file.

Submissions to be stacked in proper order.

An Underwriting fee will be assessed for Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac files submitted for

prior approval review and not purchased within 45 days of the Prior Approval date.

CMG will not pre-review “TBD purchase files”.

Provide documentation to clear all AUS “Red Flag Alerts”.

“Piecemeal” conditions submissions are strongly discouraged.

Rate Sheets

Rate sheets are distributed daily by 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Contact your Regional

Correspondent Manager to be added to the daily distribution list.

Rates are subject to change without advance notice.

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Locking

Approved Correspondent may lock a loan transaction with CMG via Webtrac® at any

time.

Forward Locks are allowed.

Relocking/Expired locks

Relock at worse case price.

Original and Relock term must match.

Relock > 30 days from expiration date: use current market price.

Extensions on undelivered loans

If the current market improves a free 15 day extension can be requested to allow for loan

delivery.

Anything past 15 days will be relocked at worse case pricing for the original lock term

requested plus a fee of .250.

If the current market is worse, 15 days will cost .250. Any delivery requiring more than

15 days will be relocked at worse case pricing plus a fee of 0.250

Extensions on delivered loans

Delivery loans are defined as loans in which the entire credit and legal package received

by CMG.

Legal package must be delivered to CMG for review by the lock Expiration date.

Credit and Legal Package received prior to lock expiration date: 10 day grace period will

be granted.

If conditions are not cleared within the 10 day grace period, the loan will be extended

automatically at a cost of .250 for 10 days until the loan is purchased.

Maximum number of extensions is two (2).

Contact information:

For relocks or extensions: [email protected]

For general questions: [email protected]

Cancellations

You must notify us immediately if a loan/lock is cancelled.

To cancel a loan/lock email: [email protected]

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SECTION 6: LOAN ELIGIBILITY

FHA Programs

CMG follows the standards, requirements, and guidelines released and updated

periodically by HUD. We look to the expertise and diligence by our Correspondent

Lenders to keep informed of all changes to the guidelines, requirements, standards.

Based on market conditions and CMG mandates, we do limit the products available.

Based on market conditions and available resources, CMG will not accommodate the

following programs for purchase consideration:

Any changes to our current list of restrictions will be announced by CMG.

FHA Streamline Refinance Transactions

If the Correspondent is involved in a promised future refinance transaction with the

Borrower, Correspondent may not submit a loan for purchase by CMG.

CMG Financial FHA Product

The following outlines the general product credit and eligibility guidelines. Sellers are again

reminded they must follow the applicable underwriting and collateral guidelines set forth by

HUD, FNMA, and FHLMC.

FHA Forward Purchase Product/ programs.

FHA Forward Refinance Product/Programs.

FHA Streamline without an appraisal – as defined within the HUD Handbook 4155.1 and

ML2011-11/ subsequent HUD releases.

FHA Streamlines without an appraisal- Non-Owner occupied transactions.

Enhancements: CMG Financial will consider for purchase

FHA Streamlines- pay off any Seller Servicer

600 minimum mid Credit Score – full credit qualifying transactions

High Balance transactions: 620 minimum mid credit score

Good Neighbor Next Door

< 91 Day Flip as defined: 24 CFR 203.37 (a) (b) 2- follow HUD waiver requirements

HUD Reo transactions $100 down with repair escrows (Seller provides HUD 92300)

Non Owner occupied HUD Streamline Transactions- 620 minimum mid credit score

required

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Modifications/short equity/short sales allowable per HUD guidelines/requirements

Provide FHA Scorecard run through DU or FHLMC

Good Neighbor Next Door program

EEM : Energy Efficient Program

Approved DAP subordinate liens for forward purchase transactions(as approved by HUD)

Escrow Holdbacks

HUD REO property forward transactions, which include an Escrow Holdback, are eligible for

purchase by CMG Financial including Escrow holdbacks. Transaction must meet HUD

requirements and standards. Correspondent must be familiar with accommodating said

transactions.

Purchase file must contain a copy of the fully completed HUD forms 92300. The CIR 92051

must be provided within 45 days of Correspondent closing transaction.

Completion of the transaction is the responsibility of the Correspondent. CMG Financial will

monitor the Correspondent to insure the documentation is provided, or CMG Financial may

remove the Correspondent’s capability to accommodate the transactions in the future without all

pieces completed prior to CMG Financial purchase.

Conventional

Conventional loans submitted for purchase consideration must comply with the Fannie Mae

Seller Guide and any applicable subsequent FNMA directives/ updates. CMG will consider for

purchase the following:

HARP 2.0 DU Refi Plus and LP Open Access

DOCUMENTATION:

DU AUS: Approve/Eligible, EAI/eligible, EA2/Eligible, or EA3/ Eligible

LP AUS: Accept findings required.

Provide documentation to meet all findings

Loan Amount: Conforming and High Balance Conforming

LTV/CLTV/HCLTV: UNLIMITED

Credit: NO MINIMUM CREDIT SCORE

Mortgage History: - MUST BE CURRENT. Additionally for LP: 0 x 30 days late past 6

months, 1 x 30 past 7-12 months

BK or Foreclosure : Standard Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac guidelines apply

Occupancy: ALL including primary residence, 2nd

homes, investment, 1-4 units

Property Types: All including Condos & PUDs

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RE: Freddie Mac CA Condos: For California condos and open access loans,

provided project earthquake insurance or complete form 465S to determine

FHLMC earthquake insurance waiver eligibility. (CMG WILL REQUEST )

Note: price Exception required if FHLMC does not grant waiver request.

Excludes: Co-ops, condotels and manufactured homes.

Properties recently/currently listed OK with cancelled listing

APPRAISAL: NOT required with DU PIW (property inspection waiver) OR

o LP HVE (HOME VALUATION EXPLORER) waiver

o Note: $75 (PIW) Appraisal Waiver Fee WAIVED unless seller charged as per

HUD1

o *DU EA1, EA2, and EA3 requires DU Appraisal Waiver

PROPERTIES FINANCED: DU: No Limit

o FHLMC: No Limit

o SUBORDINATE LIENS: MUST re-subordinate; CAN NOT be paid off through

loan proceeds.

o NO new subordinate financing

o Provide Copy of Note

o Provide copy of executed/certified Note Subordination

o Follow AUS findings

CASH OUT: LIMITED TO $250 back to borrower; loan proceeds can cover recurring

and non-recurring closing costs

MORTGAGE INSURANCE: No new MI required. If MI in place on existing loan, insurer

to modify & transfer to Correspondent Seller. (AUS findings will identify)

BORROWER BENEFIT: MUST include one or more of the following:

Provide certification:

o Lower rate and/or P&I payment

o Move from ARM to Fixed Rate (more stable product)

o Move from Interest Only to Fully Amortized

o Shorten term, i.e.: 30 yr. to 25 yr., 20 yr. or 15 yr.

NET TANGIBLE BENEFIT Form required

AUS Requirement: Provide AUS reflecting Lending Institution :

o Seller or CMG

Prior to CMG Purchase, all information reflected as per final submitted AUS must

match submitted final 1008 Transmittal and final 1003 Application.

Ineligible Property Types:

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o Condotels

o Leasehold properties

o Manufactured Homes

CORE Conventional transactions

Standard Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac guideline adherence applies. CMG will accommodate Non-

Owner Occupied purchase consideration for the highly qualified investor who owns 5-10

properties including subject transaction.

Multiple Financed Properties

5 to 10 Financed Properties

Non Owner or 2nd HM

Transaction Type Number of

Units

Maximum

LTV/CLTV/HCLTV Ratio

Minimum Credit Score

Second Home or Investment Property

Purchase

Limited Cash-Out

Refinance

1 unit Loans subject to general

loan limits

Fixed Rate Only: 75%

720

Loans subject to high

balance limits

Fixed Rate Only: 65%

Cash-Out

Refinance (only if

delayed financing

exception

requirements are met

— See attached

1 unit Loans subject to general

loan limits

Fixed Rate Only: 70%

720

Investment Property

Purchase

Limited Cash-Out

Refinance

2-4 units Loans subject to general

loan limits

Fixed Rate Only: 70%

720

Loans subject to high-

balance limits

Fixed Rate Only: 65%

Cash-Out 2-4 units Loans subject to general 720

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Refinance (only if

delayed financing

exception

requirements are met

— See attached

loan limits

Fixed Rate Only: 65%

Underwriting Requirements for Multiple Financed Properties

Pricing hit will apply- Please contact your Correspondent Regional Manager

Underwriting or Delivery Characteristic Policy

Bankruptcy or Foreclosure None within the past seven years.

Mortgage Delinquencies No delinquencies (30-day or greater) within the

past 12 months on any mortgage loans.

Rental Income Rental income on the subject investment property

must be fully documented in accordance with B3-

3.1-01, General Income Information (06/26/2012),

and B3-3.1-08, Rental Income (05/15/2012)

Rental income from other properties owned by the

borrower must be supported by the most recent

signed federal income tax return. If rental income

has not yet been reported on tax returns because the

properties were acquired subsequent to the last tax

filing, leases may be used to document rental

income.

Minimum Reserve Requirements

6 months PITI for each second home or

investment property

CMG will not Purchase:

Adjustable Rate Mortgages

203K loans

Manufactured Homes

Mobile Homes

Title I Loans

Reverse Mortgages (HECM)

Cooperative properties

Texas Cash out

Leasehold properties

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Minimum Loan Amount

$50,000 minimum loan amount on all products.

AVM/Electronic Value Review

The responsibility of supporting value is placed by HUD upon the Seller’s Direct Endorsement

Underwriter reviewing the appraisal. The executed HUD 92800.5b conditional Commitment

must be provided for every loan in which an appraisal is required.

Just as HUD looks to the DE Underwriter to support value, as will CMG. While neither an

AVM, nor an additional third party independent validation of the appraisal is required for a HUD

loan purchase by CMG, we do reserve the right to request additional support on any transaction.

If required, Sellers may provide an AVM, desk review or field review from any vendor.

CMG Property Restrictions ‐ General

The following property types are not permitted:

Florida Condominiums

Cooperatives

Manufactured / Mobile Homes

Any property type excluded by HUD requirements

Leasehold Properties

Geographic Restrictions

CMG will not accommodate the purchase of loans located in the following states:

Louisiana

West Virginia

CMG Financial will not purchase FHA loans classified as a Texas 50(a)(6) (cash out on primary

residence)

Any other geographic restrictions as outlined within this Manual continue to apply.

Exclusionary Lists

CMF Financial does not publish a list of excluded parties. Check LDP, GSA lists regularly.

CMG Financial reserves the right to exclude a closing agent at any time during a transaction.

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Delayed Financing Exception

Borrowers who purchased the subject property within the past six months are eligible for a cash-

out refinance if all of the following requirements are met:

The new loan amount can be no more than the actual documented amount of the

borrower's initial investment in purchasing the property plus the financing of closing

costs, prepaid fees, and points (subject to the maximum LTV/CLTV/HCLTV ratios for

the transaction).

The purchase transaction was an arms-length transaction.

The transaction is documented by the HUD-1, which confirms that no mortgage

financing was used to obtain the subject property. A recorded trustee’s deed (or similar

alternative) confirming the amount paid by the grantee to trustee may be substituted for a

HUD-1 if a HUD-1 was not provided to the purchaser at time of sale.

The sources of funds for the purchase transaction are documented (ie: bank statements,

personal loan documents, HELOC on another property).

All other cash-out refinance eligibility requirements are met and cash-out pricing is

applied.

Note: The preliminary title search or report must not reflect any existing liens on the subject

property.

Allowable Vesting

Borrowers may hold title individually, as joint tenants, as tenants in common or as an Inter Vivos

Trust. (Meeting HUD Requirements)

Title may not be held in any of the following: Corporation, Partnership, or Real Estate

syndication

Ownership Type

Fee Simple

Prepayment Penalties

Not allowed, except as defined as acceptable by HUD.

Real Estate Taxes

Delinquent taxes must be paid before or at closing. If taxes are due within 60 days of the loan

closing, the tax installment must be paid at closing (with evidence of payment included in the

purchase package). Any special lump sum assessments that are part of the tax bill must be paid

in full.

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In the property is located in an area where homeowners are required to complete a homestead

exemption form for reduced taxes, the borrower must be informed of this at closing.

Hazard Insurance: Section A

Each borrower has the right to select his or her own insurance carrier to provide hazard insurance

for the secured property, provided that the insurance policy and coverage meet CMG’s

requirements. The Correspondent must ensure that the insurance carrier, policy, and coverage

meet CMG’s requirements. In some cases, CMG may require additional coverage or consider

coverage that differs from these requirements.

Unless CMG has approved alternative arrangements in advance, the hazard insurance policy for

a property securing any first mortgage – including blanket policies for condos, co-ops, and PUDs

– must be written by a carrier that meets the following rating requirements. The carrier only

needs to meet only one of the following rating categories, even if it is rated by more than one

agency:

Carriers rated by the A.M. Best Company, Inc. must have either:

o a “B” or better Financial Strength Rating in Best’s Insurance Reports or

o an “A” or better Financial Strength Rating and a Financial Size Category of “VIII” or

greater in Best’s Insurance Reports Non-US Edition.

Carriers providing coverage for co-op projects must have a general policyholder’s rating of “A”

and a Financial Size Category of “V” in Best’s Insurance Reports.

Carriers rated by Demotech, Inc. must have an “A” or better rating in Demotech’s Hazard

Insurance Financial Stability Ratings.

Carriers rated by Standard and Poor’s must have a “BBB” or better Insurer Financial

Strength Rating in Standard and Poor’s Ratings Direct Insurance Service.

Policies underwritten by a state’s Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) plan, if

it is the only coverage that can be obtained;

Policies obtained through state insurance plans – such as the Hawaii Property Insurance

Association (HPIA), Florida’s Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, or other state-

mandated windstorm and beach erosion insurance pools – if that is the only coverage that

is available; and

A separate hurricane insurance policy issued by the Hawaiian Hurricane Relief Fund (for

properties in Hawaii), as long as the companion non-catastrophic fire and extended

coverage (or homeowner’s) policy is obtained from a hazard insurer that satisfies CMG’s

rating criteria.

The Mortgagee Clause on Hazard Insurance Transfer Letter must read:

CMG Mortgage, Inc., dba CMG Financial, ISAOA

3160 Crow Canyon Road, Suite 400

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Hazard Insurance: Section B

The Insurance Company issuing the policy must meet Fannie Mae guidelines. The insurance

company must be authorized by law or licensed by the jurisdiction to transact business within the

state where the subject property is located.

The mortgaged property and all improvements thereon are insured against loss by fire and other

such hazards as are customary in the area where the mortgaged property is located. Such

coverage shall contain fire and hazard insurance policy with extended coverage. The following

is a review of some of the requirements.

The coverage under such policy shall be at least equal to the greater of the outstanding principal

balance of the mortgage loan, 80% of the insurable value of the improvements as long as that

value equals the replacement cost of the improvements with a replacement cost guarantee

endorsement, or an amount sufficient to prevent the borrower or loss payee from becoming a

coinsurer (however, under no circumstances shall the amount of insurance required exceed that

amount allowed by law).

Hazard insurance policies that include optional coverage that is not required by CMG are

acceptable, provided that CMG is not obligated to renew any part of the coverage that they do

not require.

At the time of Closing Package submission, the Seller must provide either a hazard insurance

binder with a paid receipt for one full year’s premium paying in advance, or the final hazard

insurance policy evidencing coverage is paid in full or no payment is due.

Refinance transactions do not need to be paid for one full year but the next premium due date

may not occur for at least 90 days from the date of closing.

Upon purchase the Correspondent is required to send a change of loss payee to the insurance

company. The Correspondent must be prepared to provide evidence the request was sent to

insurance company if required. An updated Hazard Insurance policy listing CMG Mortgage,

Inc., dba CMG Financial, its successors and or assigns must be received within 90 days of

purchase.

The Mortgagee Clause must read:

CMG Mortgage, Inc., dba CMG Financial ISAOA

3160 Crow Canyon Rd, Suite 400

San Ramon, CA 94583

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Loans purchased by CMG located in the following states:

Connecticut

Maryland

Nevada

Ohio

South Carolina

Require the loss payee change to reflect:

CMG Mortgage, Inc. ISAOA

3160 Crow Canyon Rd, Suite 400

San Ramon, CA 94583

Condominiums and attached PUDs require a master or blanket policy covering the project, and a

certificate of insurance for each individual unit secured by the loan sold to CMG Financial.

Contents only HO‐6 policies for at least 20% of the value of the property must be obtained by

borrower or evidenced in master hazard policy for project and be paid through escrow or

collected with impounds if required.

PUD units covered under the project’s blanket policy must be allowed in the homeowner’s

association documents and under the blanket insurance policy. The HOA Hazard Insurance

policy must contain the borrowers name and unit.

In addition, the homeowner association must maintain a policy that covers the common areas,

fixtures, equipment, personal property, and supplies of the project. Premiums with respect to

such policies should be considered a common expense of the related project.

Condominiums

The Certificate of Insurance policy must contain the borrower name and unit. An

individual hazard insurance policy is not required for a condominium unit. Seller must

verify that coverage of $1,000,000 is in force for the entire project before the mortgage

loan is delivered to Pacific Union Financial.

For attached PUDs and condominiums, the amount of hazard insurance coverage must be

at least equal to 100% of the insurable replacement costs of the project improvements,

including individual units. A hazard insurance policy that includes a guaranteed

replacement cost endorsement or a replacement cost endorsement satisfies.

Mortgage Insurance

Mortgage Insurance (MI) is required for all conventional loans with loan-to-value ratios

exceeding 80%. Seller may use MI companies, which are listed below as approved MI

companies. Coverage must meet current CMG Financial Program Guidelines in addition to

Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac requirements.

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Standard Mortgage Insurance (Borrower Paid – BPMI)

Only MI companies allowed are MGIC, Radian, PMI, and Genworth. Triad allowable for

DU refi plus only.

Mortgage Insurance guidelines can change at any time; it is therefore the underwriter’s

responsibility to check the applicable Mortgage Insurance Underwriting Guidelines

online and order the MI Cert at the time of underwriting and prior to sending out an

approval.

MI cert must be transferred to Correspondent Seller and must document close of escrow

date.

Lender-Paid Mortgage Insurance (LPMI)

Requires single premium or transfer to borrower paid MI.

Any outstanding balance must be paid in full.(Cannot be rolled into the loan amount)

Natural Disasters

When natural disasters occur (i.e., hurricanes, tropical storms, tornadoes, wildfires) steps must be

taken to assure that the “security” on each loan is protected. A re-inspection or inspection will

be required on all properties located in the Federally Declared Disaster Areas if the value of the

property was determined prior to the date of the natural disaster. These requirements apply to all

loans regardless of processing style or appraisal requirements.

SECTION 7: PURCHASE/FUNDING

Submission-Purchase Consideration – Credit & Legal Package review

Correspondent Loans must be fully processed and closed prior to submission to CMG for

purchase consideration.

Correspondent registers and locks loan via CMGfi website.

Correspondent submits loan for purchase consideration via CMGfi website.

CMG Correspondent Lending Division Audit review.

Correspondent submits evidence of active collateral at Texas Capital Bank, along with

validation of collateral pieces, OR submits the endorsed original Note (or note and

executed Allonge), along with the appropriate Bailee letter.

CMG Purchase Auditors

Review Legal Documents

Perform HUD –GFE/TIL Review

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Run Compliance Ease

Set up loan for purchase

Prior to Purchase by CMG Financial Correspondent Lending Division

MERS transfer to Seller must be provided..

Evidence MIP has been paid to HUD must be provided by Seller.

Collateral pieces must be complete and correct.

Any requirements regarding Principal Reduction requirements, Servicing History, etc.

must be complete and acceptable to CMG.

Status of Submission

CMG will not suspend a Correspondent Loan submitted for purchase. The status reflected to the

Correspondent will appear as U/W Approved or Denied. If the loan is denied, CMG will allow a

maximum of 30 days to provide additional documentation for a re-look analysis. If there is no

activity on a file declined for purchase, the process must begin again if the Correspondent wishes

to resubmit for purchase consideration.

If CMG is in receipt of the original collateral (Note), the note endorsement will be cancelled, and

the Note returned to the Correspondent’s Warehouse Bank (or it’s Document Custodian).

Ineligible to Purchase loan

If at any time after a Correspondent Loan has been submitted for CMG purchase review,

the status is changed to “ineligible for purchase or declined for purchase” the

Correspondent will be provided a notification regarding the change.

If a loan is denied based on information derived from the consumer credit report, the

Correspondent is required to send the Credit Denial Disclosure and it must contain the

contact information of the agency that provided such information used in the decision

ECOA/Regulation B Credit Denial Disclosures are required to be delivered to the

applicant(s) in a timely manner – within thirty (30 calendar days from the date the loan

application is declared to be “complete” by the Correspondent.

The term “complete application” is defined as a loan application inclusive of all

documentation required in making the credit decision.

NOTE: The Correspondent Lending Division will conduct periodic audits to ensure

Correspondent’s compliance with these procedures.

Correspondent Closing Documents

Correspondent will deliver complete executed instruments necessary to convey all rights, title

interests in and to each loan, and all documents evidencing and insuring each loan as is required.

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All taxes and governmental assessments that became due and owing prior to the closing date

with respect to the mortgage property must be evidenced previously paid- including, but not

limited to: Property taxes, hazard insurance premiums, flood insurance premiums, etc.

All correspondent closing documents must meet requirements as set forth in this guide

and our program guidelines.

Per Diem interest to be based on 365 days per year for FHA.

FHA late charge of 4.00% as per FHA.

Loan documents must reflect Correspondent loan number.

Loan documents must reflect MERS registered MIN number.

MERS – Mortgage Electronic Registration System

The correspondent will maintain an active account with MERS and execute all closing

documents with a valid MIN number. The Mortgage Instrument must contain MIN (mortgage

Identification number) by registering the loan in the MERS System.

CMG will purchase the loan once the Correspondent has registered the loan in the MERS

System.

The beneficial and servicing rights to the loan must be transferred within the MERS

system to CMG within one days of purchase:

CMG Financial Originator ID #1000724.

The website evidence of the transfer is to be uploaded to the CMGfi.com/correspondent website

for the appropriate loan.

Mortgage Insurance Certificate: (MIC)

Correspondent Responsibility. MIC certificates are part of post-closing requirements.

Maximum 60 days after purchase by CMG. Mortgage Insurance Transfer letter is required prior

to purchase. The certificate must reflect the close of escrow date and the sellers name as the

servicing company.

**Correspondent must register Mortgagee Record Change with HUD within 15 days of CMG’s

purchase of loan.

CMG Financial HUD # 78442.

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Loan Purchase Audit

CMG will complete a review of the closing document to ensure Federal and State specific

documents are compliant.

Review includes, but not limited to:

TILA

APR accuracy

Section 32, prepays and other Federal and State specific Laws

CMG will run compliance Ease prior to purchase of all loans

Truth‐In‐Lending (Reg. Z)

The closing document review will include:

Final Truth‐In‐Lending Disclosure (“TIL review for proper and accurate disclosure of the

finance charge and annual percentage rate.”)

Correspondent must ensure Tolerance levels are met.

Acceptable = no more than $100 understated tolerance.

The Finance charge is understated by no more than $100 OR the APR is understated by

.125% or less. Note: Both can overstate.

The warehouse lender information at loan closing must match the data most recently

supplied by Correspondent. CMG validates wire authorization with the warehouse bank

for each loan purchased.

A Purchase Advice is prepared detailing the principal balance, commitment price, interest

rate, per diem and CMG fees.

Aggregate Escrow Analysis

CMG requires aggregate escrow analysis and all initial escrow account disclosure statements to

be calculated and prepared in full compliance with the requirements of RESPA and all relevant

state law.

Final HUD 1

Provide the Final HUD 1 appropriately executed by closing agent and borrower(s) or Estimated

HUD 1 executed by closing agent and borrowers, along with certified Final HUD I. (depending

on wet or dry state)

Any and all appropriate HUD, Federal, State, lender documents must be appropriately executed

with conforming signatures to the parties involved in the transaction. All borrowers on the note

and documents must be part of the FHA Connection Casefile.

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FHA Connect Screen Shots: Casefile Information

It is the Correspondent’s responsibility to provide CMG Financial the FHAC screen shots.

Validated borrower(s) information,

Casefile assignment screen shot

Current case query for the file.

CAIVRS clearance

Evidence MIP paid

Any required conditions to purchase will be generated and posted to the

www.CMGfi.com/correspondent website.

.

Document Requirements

Failure to comply with delivery and documentation requirements could result in a delay in the

purchase of your loan or a purchase denial.

Original Note

An original, properly Endorsed Note (or Original Note with appropriately executed Allonge)

must be executed by each borrower and delivered to:

CMG Financial

Attn: Correspondent Lending Division

3160 Crow Canyon Road, Suite 400

San Ramon, CA 94583

The original Note must include the following:

Date on the Note that matches the date of Deed of Trust/Mortgage.

Property address that matches the address of the Deed of Trust/Mortgage, Appraisal, and

Preliminary Title Report.

Correct loan amount and interest rate, both written and numeric.

Correct lender name and maturity date.

Correct payment amount, using Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac factors to calculate the

principal and interest payment.

Accurate first payment information that does not exceed 62 days from the funding

disbursement date.

A grace period that does not exceed 15 days, except where prohibited by state law.

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Late charge that does not exceed 5% (Conventional Loans) or 4% (Government Loans)

of the payment amount, or the maximum allowable in that state, whichever is less.

Borrower’s names typed exactly as listed on the Preliminary Title Report or Purchase

Contract.

Signature of all borrowers, exactly as typed on the Note; the borrowers may over sign but

never under sign.

All applicable Note Riders/Addenda.

Forms

The most current HUD, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac forms that are correct for the jurisdiction,

loan program and mortgage and property type must be used.

Notary Requirements

The security instrument and all applicable riders must be executed by the borrowers before a

notary. The notary must sign the notary acknowledgement and the notary seal/stamp and

expiration date must be affixed to each document.

Required Riders

If Riders are required, they must also be recorded with the Mortgage/Deed of Trust, with a

certified copy included in the purchase package. In order for a Rider to be made a part of the

Mortgage/Deed of Trust, the applicable Rider Box must be checked on the Mortgage/Deed of

Trust.

The following Riders are required, as noted:

Condo Rider (required for properties located in a condominium project).

PUD Rider (required for properties either located in a planned unit development or

subject to assessments from a homeowners association).

Second Home Rider (required for properties that will be occupied by the borrower as a

second or vacation home).

Title Commitment

The Title Commitment must contain the following:

The proposed dollar amount of the loan referenced in the Deed of Trust/Mortgage.

A legal description of the property that agrees with the Deed of Trust/Mortgage and

appraisal.

A copy of the survey or plat map, if required by the title company.

An Attorney’s Opinion Letter, if applicable in the state where the property is located.

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An Environmental Protection Lien and endorsement for all loans.

The latest ALTA form of title insurance policy (required).

NOTE: In states where ALTA forms are not used, similar coverage is required.

24 months of property ownership (chain of title).

Power of Attorney

If a power of attorney form is used, it must meet the following requirements:

The Assigner must be the borrower and at least one borrower must be present at

closing/signing; exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.

The POA must be specific to the transaction (noting the property address or legal

description). It must comply with state law, allow for the Note and related

Mortgage/Deed of Trust to be legally enforced, and be acceptable to the title insurer and

closing agent.

The POA must be fully executed, notarized, dated prior to the closing date and recorded

prior to the Mortgage/Deed of Trust, with a certified copy retained in the purchase

package.

Title Insurance

Each title insurer is qualified to do business in the jurisdiction where the subject is located. Each

such policy shall insure Seller, its successors and assigns to the first (or, if indicated by Seller,

second) priority of the mortgage, and shall be in the amount of the original principal of the

mortgage loan.

Seller warrants that they are the named insured and sole insured of such title policy and that the

assignment to CMG Financial of Seller’s interest in such title insurance does not require the

consent of or notification to the insurer, and that such insurance policy is and will remain in full

force and effect and will insure to the benefit of CMG Financial and if CMG Financial assigns

upon the consummation of the transaction contemplated by the Agreement and any subsequent

assignments by CMG Financial

Seller warrants that no claims have been made under such title insurance policy and neither

Seller nor any prior holder of the mortgage has done anything which would impair the coverage

of such title insurance policy and that nothing contemplated in the Agreement, or any transfer to

CMG Financial, will impair the coverage of such title insurance policy. In the event that a

married borrower wishes to take title to the mortgaged property without his or her spouse, the

lien created by the mortgage must be superior to any interest in the mortgaged property the

spouse may have under the law or otherwise.

Only the borrower(s) applying for a mortgage loan are allowed to be on the note and security

instrument. Title can only be in the name of the borrower(s) applying for a mortgage loan. A

spouse is allowed to sign the security instrument (Mortgage, Deed of Trust) to be added to title

without applying for a mortgage loan.

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Survey Requirements

Unless it is covered by a master title insurance policy which insures against loss due to survey‐related matters, a plat or improvement survey must be provided. The survey must indicate the

location of the subject plot, any easements, encroachments, building lines, street lines, boundary

lines, structures and/or improvements.

Endorsement Requirements

The following endorsements are required as applicable:

All loans: 8.1 Environmental Protection

Condominiums: 115.1

PUD: 115.2

Comprehensive Endorsement 100 or its equivalent

116 Location Endorsement or its equivalent

Settlement Agents & Title Companies

Sellers are required to provide settlement agent/title companies with complete and accurate

instructions. Settlement agent/title companies are required to adhere fully to all written closing

instructions. Non-compliance to the above requirements will render loans ineligible for purchase

by CMG.

Escrow Accounts

CMG purchases loans with and without taxes and homeowners insurance escrowed/impounded.

For loans purchased with escrows/impounds, the correspondent must provide the borrower with

an escrow disclosure statement indicating all terms to be escrowed. The escrow account and

appropriate reserves must be established at the time of closing, as evidenced by the HUD-1.

Bailee Requirements

A Bailee Letter prepared by your Warehouse Bank will be required when funds from your

warehouse line are used to secure interest in the Original Note.

The Bailee Letter should contain the following information:

Name, address, and fax number of the Warehouse Bank

Name and address of the correspondent lender

Complete wiring instructions for payment

Name of borrower(s)

Loan amount

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Acknowledgement that the Warehouse Bank’s security interest will be terminated upon

receipt of the payment

The Bailee Letter/Agreement should be addressed as follows:

CMG Financial, without recourse

Wire Instructions

Funds will be wired per the wire instructions provided by you. Wire instructions must be

submitted in each purchase package. We cannot accept wire Instructions over the phone.

CMG will only wire to approved Warehouse lines and not to company operating accounts

Note: Banks, S&Ls, Credit Unions and their wholly owned subsidiaries are exempt from this

rule, providing that the wholly owned subsidiaries use the parent company’s operating account.

Payment History

If any scheduled payments were due prior to the purchase date, a Mortgage Payment history

must be submitted. Payments on the loan must be current as of the date of purchase.

Transfer/Servicing Disclosure

A Notice of Servicing Transfer that meets all regulatory requirements must be given to the

borrower at least 15 days before the effective date of the servicing transfer (the date the first

payment is due to the new servicer). The following is the information to use for the new

servicer:

CMG Mortgage, Inc., DBA CMG Financial

3160 Crow Canyon Road, Suite 400

San Ramon, CA 94583

Collateral Packages

The Collateral Package will contain exhibits as required by the Correspondent’s Warehouse

Bank and may include all or some of the following:

Original Endorsed Note, Bailee Letter, Original Allonge

Certified copy of Original Note – with endorsement (may be endorsed in blank). An

allonge may be used as long as the form and content comply with all applicable state,

local, or federal law governing the use of an allonge and result in an enforceable and

proper endorsement to the note.

Certified copy of Deed of Trust, Mortgage including all pages and riders

Copy of Closing Protection Letter

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Copy of Specific Power of Attorney (if applicable)

Copy of AKA Statements (if applicable)

Copy of Signature Affidavit

Copy Bailee letter or wire instructions (if correspondent is a Bank utilizing funds from

own Bank )

Reverse Bailee letter accompanied by certified copy of endorsed note to CMG Mortgage

INC., dba CMG Financial or Reverse Bailee letter accompanied by applicable Allonge

meeting standard enforceable and proper endorsement to the note . All Warehouse Banks

provide Reverse Bailee Letters must be approved by CMG CFO department

Collateral Delivery to CMG Financial

Delivery address:

CMG Financial

Correspondent Lending Division

3160 Crow Canyon Rd, Suite 400

San Ramon, CA 94583

The following documents must be delivered to CMG Financial by the Correspondent’s

Warehouse Bank for review and approval prior to Purchase by CMG Financial

The Original Note and Bailee Letter (from the Warehouse Bank) including proper endorsement

as follows:

Pay to the order of:

CMG Mortgage, Inc., dba CMG Financial

Without Recourse

Correspondent Name

_______________________________

By:

Its:

Note: Without the proper endorsement on the Original Note, Correspondent may provide a

properly executed Allonge. The mortgage seller may not delegate to an attorney-in-fact its

authority to execute an endorsement. The endorsement may not be executed by a party using a

power of attorney.

In the case of requesting a corrected Allonge (versus the incorrect version sitting with the

original note at the Warehouse Bank)- CMG will require an original executed Allonge be

sent overnight to CMG for receipt prior to purchase of the loan.

In the case of the transaction accommodating as a Texas Capital Bank (“TCB”) sweep,

correspondent will provide a copy of the WarehouseNow.com screen shot reflecting the

loan is active at TCB, along with the certified copy of the note and the Allonge sitting

with the collateral at the TCB.

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In the case of a corrected Allonge for a TCB sweep transaction, the Correspondent will

send the correct Allonge to CMG at the address reflected above.

SECTION 8: POST CLOSING

Loan Purchase & Post Funding

A loan must meet all of our underwriting, closing and purchase requirements before it is cleared

for purchase.

Post Purchase Documents

You are responsible for obtaining, reviewing, correcting (if applicable), and submitting the

following final documents.

Final documents must be mailed to the following address:

CMG Mortgage, Inc. DBA, CMG Financial

Attn: Correspondent Lending Division

3160 Crow Canyon Road, Suite 400

San Ramon, CA 94583

Post Purchase Correspondent Responsibilities

Correspondent must issue all borrower notifications no less than 15 days before the

effective date of the transfer of servicing. The following information must be indicated

and delivered to the borrower(s):

Indicate the date on which the servicing duties are to be transferred, which shall be the

same date as the date which payments are to commence to the Servicer.

Identify the date Correspondent will no longer accept payments on the mortgage loan.

Identify the date of which payments will commence to the Servicer.

Identify the complete information of the new Servicer.

Direct the borrower(s) to forward all future payments to the Servicing Processing Center.

Notify the borrowers the transfer does not affect any terms nor conditions of the

mortgage loan other than the change in servicing.

Final Closing Trailing Docs aka Final Closing Documents

Final Closing Documents include, but not limited to

Original recorded mortgage, any and all applicable riders/addendums

Original Title Insurance Policy and any required waivers, attorney’s opinion, and / or

applicable endorsements

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Certified copy of the recorded Power of Attorney, when and if applicable

FHA Mortgage Insurance Certificate within 60 days of CMG Financial purchase:

Each loan purchased by CMG requires all final closing documents to be delivered within

standard 200 days limit (60 days for FHA MIC) or loan may be subject to repurchase

request by CMG.

CMG under special circumstance, will accommodate those counties in particular states

which have extended recorded document turn times.

All Final Documents must be delivered to:

CMG Mortgage, Inc., DBA CMG Financial

Correspondent Lending Division

Trailing Docs

3160 Crow Canyon Road, Suite 400

San Ramon, CA 94583

In the case where required documents outstanding is greater than 200 days, (with County level

accommodations) CMG reserves the right to charge Seller for actual costs and fees incurred by

CMG to obtain the missing final documents.

This may include an additional late charge per document of $100.00, as well as any imposed fees

placed upon CMG by FHA or Fannie Mae, may be imposed.

Regulation C – Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA)

Sellers are required to report HMDA Information on all loans sold to CMG.

For HMDA purposes, CMG is considered a Mortgage Bank.