I wonder if the $1.1 Billion BofA Settlement with Assured Guaranty had anything to do with this latest memo…

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Announcement SVC-2011-04

Prohibitions on Loss Sharing, Indemnification, and Settlement Agreements with Mortgage Insurers

Effective immediately, Fannie Mae is prohibiting servicers from entering into any agreement that modifies the terms of an approved mortgage insurance master policy on loans delivered to Fannie Mae. Prohibited agreements include, but are not limited to, agreements that directly or indirectly

  • modify master policy provisions for settling of claims,
  • limit the right of a mortgage insurer to conduct file reviews or investigate claims,
  • limit the right of a mortgage insurer to rescind coverage,
  • rescind or modify coverage, or
  • restrict notice to Fannie Mae of changes in coverage status.

Further, Fannie Mae prohibits loss sharing, indemnification, settlement or similar agreements of any kind between servicers and mortgage insurance companies that affect Fannie Mae’s interest in its mortgage loans.

Full memo below…

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Announcement SVC-2011-04
Prohibitions on Loss Sharing, Indemnification, and Settlement Agreements with Mortgage Insurers