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LTV/TLTV/HTLTV Ratio Requirements for Conforming Mortgages
Effective for Freddie Mac Settlements On and After March 1, 2009

NOTE: these maximum LTV/TLTV/HTLTV ratio requirements do not apply to super conforming mortgages. Please view requirements for super conforming mortgages.

PURCHASE AND "NO CASH-OUT" REFINANCE MORTGAGES**
(Fixed-Rate, ARMs and 5- or 7-Year Balloon/Reset Mortgages)
** See chart below for LTV/TLTV/HTLTV ratios and other requirements for a "no cash-out" refinance of a mortgage currently owned or securitized by Freddie Mac.
Mortgage Purpose and Property Type Max LTV
w/o sec. fin.
Max LTV
w/sec. fin.
Max TLTV
w/sec. fin.
Max HTLTV
w/sec. fin.
1-unit Primary Residence 95% 90% 95% 95%
2-4 unit Primary Residence 80% 75% 80% 80%
Second Home 85% 80% 85% 85%
Purchase transaction Mortgage secured by 1-unit Investment Property 85% 80% 85% 85%
"No cash-out" refinance Mortgage secured by 1-unit Investment Property 75% 70% 75% 75%
Purchase transaction Mortgage secured by 2-4 unit Investment Property 75% 70% 75% 75%
"No cash-out" refinance Mortgage secured by 2-4 unit Investment Property 75% 70% 75% 75%

 

Cash-Out Refinance Mortgages
(Fixed-Rate, ARMs and 5- or 7-Year Balloon/Reset Mortgages)
Property Type Max LTV
w/o sec. fin.
Max LTV
w/sec. fin.
Max TLTV
w/sec. fin.
Max HTLTV
w/sec. fin.
1-unit Primary Residence 85% 80% 85% 85%
2-4 unit Primary Residence 75% 70% 75% 75%
Second Home 75% 70% 75% 75%
1-unit Investment Property 75% 70% 75% 75%
2-4 unit Investment Property 70% 65% 70% 70%

 

Freddie Mac – Owned STREAMLINED REFINANCE MORTGAGES
(Fixed-Rate, ARMs and 5- or 7-Year Balloon/Reset Mortgages)
Property Type Max LTV
w/o sec. fin.
Max LTV
w/sec. fin.
Max TLTV
w/sec. fin.
Max HTLTV
w/sec. fin.
1- to 2-unit Primary Residence or second home 95% 90% 95% 95%

 

STREAMLINED REFINANCES OF MORTGAGES NOT CURRENTLY OWNED OR SECURITIZED BY FREDDIE MAC
Property Type Max LTV
w/o sec. fin.
Max LTV
w/sec. fin.
Max TLTV
w/sec. fin.
Max HTLTV
w/sec. fin.
1-unit Primary Residence 95% 90% 95% 95%
2-unit Primary Residence 80% 75% 80% 80%
Second Home 85% 80% 85% 85%

 

"NO CASH-OUT" REFINANCE MORTGAGES currently owned or securitized by Freddie Mac*
(Fixed-Rate, ARMs and 5- or 7-Year Balloon/Reset Mortgages)

*The LTV/TLTV/HTLTV ratios in this chart are only allowed with Mortgages originated in accordance with Section 24.5(c) of the Guide.
Property Type Max LTV
w/o sec. fin.
Max LTV
w/sec. fin.
Max TLTV
w/sec. fin.
Max HTLTV
w/sec. fin.
1- to 2-unit Primary Residence 95% 90% 95% 95%
3- to 4-unit Primary Residence 80% 75% 80% 80%
Second Home 95% 90% 95% 95%
1- to 4-unit Investment Property 75% 70% 75% 75%

 

INITIAL INTEREST MORTGAGES
Mortgage Purpose Property Type Max LTV w/o sec. fin. Max LTV w/ sec. fin. Max TLTV w/ sec. fin. Max HTLTV w/ sec. fin.
  FRM ARM FRM ARM FRM ARM FRM ARM
Purchase transaction and "no cash-out" refinance 1-unit Primary Residence 95% 95% 90% 90% 95% 95% 95% 95%
Cash-out refinance 1-unit Primary Residence 85% 75% 80% 70% 85% 75% 85% 75%
Purchase transaction and "no cash-out" refinance Second Home 85% 85% 80% 80% 85% 85% 85% 85%
Cash-out refinance Second home 75% 65% 70% 60% 75% 65% 75% 65%

Maximum LTV/TLTV/HTLTV ratios for certain mortgage products and property types that vary from those shown above may be found in other chapters of the Guide.

Note: Minimum Indicator Score requirements can be found in Exhibit 25A, Mortgage Products with Risk Class and/or Minimum Indicator Score Requirements.


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