MPF Announcement 2022-49

MPF Government MBS Buyout Authority for Loans Impacted by Hurricane Fiona and Hurricane Ian

Effective Date: Immediately (unless otherwise noted)

The Investor for the MPF Government MBS Product, Ginnie Mae recently published APM 22-10: Buyout Authority for Loans Impacted by Hurricane Fiona and Hurricane Ian for Single-family Issuers, which states that President Biden has declared major disaster areas in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico due to Hurricane Fiona and the State of Florida due to Hurricane Ian. PFIs are reminded of the requirements published in APM 22-10 and the MPF Government MBS Guides.

Repurchasing MPF Government MBS Loans due to disaster impact

PFIs may request a repurchase on any MPF Government MBS Mortgage Loan that has been affected. PFIs are reminded they should not contact GNMA directly regarding repurchases, instead, requests for repurchases of Government MBS loans subject to APM 22-10 must be submitted to the MPF Provider via email  to Mpfdefaultservicing@fhlbc.com with the Subject Line “Ginnie Mae Buyout Request” and include a property inspection showing the damage to the property and/or a letter of explanation if hardship is related to the designated disaster.

For more information see 4.6.6 Government MBS Mortgage Servicing Guide: Major Disasters.