What are the underwriting, credit score, and DTI guidelines for Fannie Mae HFA Preferred?

Fannie Mae HFA Preferred

DU finding of approve/eligible and meet all other guidelines listed in this Program Summary. (HFA Preferred is available through DU using the “Additional Data Screen – then select HFA Preferred.)

Property TypeMaximum
LTV
Maximum
TLTV/CLTV
Maximum
DTI
Minimum
Fico
Required Reserves
1 Unit
Condos/Townhomes
97%105%50%640As determined
by DU
2 Units95%105%50%640As determined by DU

MANUAL UNDERWRITING GUIDELINES  – Loans may be manually underwritten for erroneous, inaccurate, or insufficient credit.   

  • For Fannie Mae HFA Preferred if one or more borrowers have no credit score, lenders must follow Fannie guide chapters B5-6-03 and B3-5.4-01, B3-5.4-02, and B3-5.4-03 for manual underwriting with non-traditional credit.
  • If the HFA, GSE, or MI require more in reserves as listed in LTV / DTI / FICO tables below; the greater number of months must be documented.
Property TypeMaximum
LTV
Maximum
TLTV/CLTV
Maximum
DTI
Minimum
Fico
Minimum
Required
Reserves
1 Unit
Condos/Townhomes
95%105%36%6802
1 Unit
Condos/Townhomes
95%105%36%6606
1 Unit
Condos/Townhomes
95%105%45%7202
1 Unit
Condos/Townhomes
95%105%45%7006

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