FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1, Part III — d. Modification of a Current Loan (05/09/2022)

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FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1, Part III — d. Modification of a Current Loan (05/09/2022).

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      paragraph_quote: 'd. Modification of a Current Loan (05/09/2022) A Lender may enter into a modification agreement with a Borrower without prior permission from HUD on a Loan that is current. A modification agreement: • requires a written agreement signed by the Borrower; • need not be recorded; • may only decrease the interest rate; • must not advance new funds; and • does not require any further insurance reporting to HUD, but all documentation of the modification must be submitted if an insurance claim is filed.'

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FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1, Part III — d. Modification of a Current Loan (05/09/2022)

d. Modification of a Current Loan (05/09/2022) A Lender may enter into a modification agreement with a Borrower without prior permission from HUD on a Loan that is current. A modification agreement: • requires a written agreement signed by the Borrower; • need not be recorded; • may only decrease the interest rate; • must not advance new funds; and • does not require any further insurance reporting to HUD, but all documentation of the modification must be submitted if an insurance claim is filed.

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