Announcements

Overview Due to the South Fork and Salt fires in New Mexico, FEMA has declared the following counties a disaster. Additional county is listed in bold. Incident Period: June 17, 2024 and Continuing State FEMA Disaster Declaration Counties New Mexico 06/20/2024 Lincoln and Otero Re-Inspection by Product Type If your loan is … A re-inspection […]

Overview Effective April 18, 2022, Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC (CMS) is pleased to announce an Investor Advantage program enhancement to increase the maximum LTV to 75% for First Time Investors with higher FICO scores. The maximum LTV requirements for First Time Investors are outlined below: Maximum LTV = 75% with FICO ≥ 680 and DSCR […]

Overview Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC (CMS) is pleased to introduce new 1099 and P&L products for the Non-QM (Carrington Prime Advantage and Carrington Flexible Advantage Plus) programs. The underwriting guideline updates are highlighted in red below and please note these are an abbreviated summary of the guideline changes. All updates should be viewed within the […]

Overview Effective March 21, 2022, Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC (CMS) is pleased to announce the following enhancements for the Investor Advantage loan program: Increased Maximum LTV from 82.50% to 85% for the 700 FICO band with loan amounts up to $1,000,000. Increased the permitted interested party Seller Contributions from 2% to 4% toward closing. Gift […]

Presidents Day Holiday – Lock Desk Hours and Key Compliance Dates The offices of Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC (CMS) including the Lock Desk will be closed on Monday, February 21, 2022 for Presidents Day, which is a Federal Holiday. Normal lock hours will resume on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Rate Locks that expire on the […]

Overview Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC (CMS) is pleased to announce a new VA Cash-Out Refinance option up to 100% LTV. The increased VA Cash-Out LTV option is subject to the following requirements: Effective for new submissions or Change of Circumstance (COC) requests on existing submissions beginning January 31, 2022, Maximum 100% LTV/CLTV, inclusive of any […]

Overview Due to severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes in Tennessee, FEMA has declared the following counties a disaster. Incident Period: December 10, 2021 - December 11, 2021 State FEMA Disaster Declaration Counties Tennessee January 14, 2022 Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Gibson, Henderson, Henry, Lake, Obion, Stewart,Sumner, Weakley and Wilson Re-Inspection by Product Type If your […]

Overview The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently announced targeted increases to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's Loan Level Pricing Adjustments (LLPA/upfront fees) for certain high balance/super-conforming loans and second home loans. The updated LLPAs are effective for all whole loans purchased on or after April 1, 2022 and for loans delivered into MBS pools […]

Overview The offices of Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC (CMS) including the Lock Desk will be closed Monday, January 17, 2022 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which is a Federal Holiday. Normal lock hours will resume on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Rate Locks that expire on the holiday will automatically roll to the next business […]

Overview Due to wildfires and straight-line winds in Colorado, FEMA has declared the following county a disaster. Incident Period: December 30, 2021 and Continuing State FEMA Disaster Declaration Counties Colorado December 31, 2021 Boulder Re-Inspection by Product Type If your loan is … A re-inspection is required … Under these circumstances … FHA Full Doc […]