SmartSeries Updates

Bulletin 2023-066 SmartSeries Updates

Newrez LLC "Newrez" Approved Correspondent Clients; effective with applications on or after September 14, 2023.

 

SmartSeries Underwriting Guide Vesting Options

 

Current Guidelines

Previous Guidelines

  • The loan may vest in the name of an individual or Limited Liability Company (LLC).
    •  An LLC is permitted for investment properties only.
  • The loan application must reflect vesting in the name of the LLC.
  • All owners of the borrowing business entity (LLC) must:
    • Be listed as borrowers on the transaction
    • Be natural persons
    • Sign the closing documents
  • Transaction is limited to no more than four (4) borrowers
  • The loan may vest in the name of an individual or Limited Liability Company (LLC).
    •  An LLC is permitted for investment properties only.
  • The loan application must reflect vesting in the name of the LLC.
  • All owners of the borrowing business entity (LLC) must:
    • Be listed as borrowers on the transaction
    • Be natural persons
    • Sign the closing documents
  • The LLC does not have to be a borrower on the loan
  • Transaction is limited to no more than four (4) borrowers, including the borrowing business entity

 

Current Guidelines

Previous Guidelines

  • The following documentation must be provided:
    • Business Formation Documents (e.g., Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Charter, Articles of Association, etc.). Any documents received must show that they have been filed properly and certified with the appropriate state
    • Operating Agreement
      • Document must reflect all member ownership interest in the business/entity; or
      • CPA letter documenting borrower’s percentage of ownership in the business
  • Tax Identification Number
  • Certificate of Good standing
  • The following documentation must be provided:
    • Business Formation Documents (e.g., Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Charter, Articles of Association, etc.). Any documents received must show that they have been filed properly and certified with the appropriate state
    • Operating Agreement
      • Document must reflect all member ownership interest in the business/entity; or
      • CPA letter documenting borrower’s percentage of ownership in the business
  • Tax Identification Number
  • Certificate of Good standing