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CHFA will be installing a new server over the weekend of January 12-13, 2019. CHFA’s HomeConnectionsm system will not be available. New reservations and file submissions will not be allowed. Normal HomeConnection and business operations resume on Monday

Below is a list of 2019 holidays affecting CHFA Home Finance operations. On days when CHFA is closed, lenders will be able to submit documents; however, loan locks/reservations, processing of documents, file check-ins and reviews, and all other CHFA Home

The maximum CHFA loan limit for all mortgage loans is the lower of $453,100* or the amount determined by the applicable FHA, VA, USDA-RD, Fannie Mae, or Freddie Mac guidelines. Please note: The loan limit is based off of the total loan amount (which

Below is a list of upcoming holidays affecting CHFA Home Finance operations. Loan locks/reservations, processing of documents, file check-ins and reviews, and all other CHFA Home Finance operations will not be available when the office is closed. Lenders

As the new calendar year approaches, please ensure that your company is complying with CHFA’s requirements for payment of property taxes. These requirements are as follows: • For any purchase or refinance loan closed in 2018 and purchased by CHFA on or a

In honor of former President George H. W. Bush, financial markets will be closed on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. Despite the market closures, CHFA will be open and all business functions operational.

CHFA DPA Has Restrictions Most of CHFA’s programs offer some form of down payment assistance (DPA). Regardless of the DPA type (grant or second mortgage), it can only be used for the following purposes: down payment, closing costs, prepaids, and/or

As the new calendar year approaches, please ensure that your company is complying with CHFA’s requirements for payment of property taxes. These requirements are as follows: • For any purchase or refinance loan closed in 2018 and purchased by CHFA on or a

CHFA will be closed on Thursday, November 22, 2018, and Friday, November 23, 2018. Loan locks/reservations, processing of documents, file check-ins and reviews, and all other CHFA Home Finance operations will not be available. Lenders will have the abil

Lender Basics (Loan Officers) In-person class, Denver • December 4 • 10:00am Learn about CHFA programs in this two hour class. Strongly recommended for loan officers. To register, please contact Shelley Ervin. Lender Basics (Loan Officers) Live webinar •

CHFA updated its program checklists and forms detailed below. Please ensure that you are using the most current version, all of which can be found on CHFA’s website or in HomeConnection.

It’s extremely important to refer all borrowers to a CHFA-approved homebuyer education provider early in the process, especially during the holiday season. After December 22, 2018, there will be no in-person classes until the New Year. Additionally, the

A Certificate of Permanent Location for a Manufactured Home (Certificate of Permanent Location) or Affidavit of Real Property for a Manufactured Home (Affidavit of Real Property) is required by the state of Colorado when a borrower purchases a manufacture

Effective today, Monday, November 5, 2018, CHFA implemented the below changes for new reservations: • Statewide Income Limit (excluding CHFA FirstStepsm, CHFA Very Low Income Program (VLIP) and CHFA HomeAccesssm programs) • Elimination of CHFA HomeOpene

The following modifications have been made to the CHFA HomeConnectionsm system: Modifications Status Filter Feature A new filter feature will be displayed at the top of the reservation menu to help you find and lock a program. Active Product Selection Co

Effective Monday, November 5, 2018, CHFA will implement the below changes: • Statewide Income Limit (excluding CHFA FirstStepsm, CHFA Very Low Income Program (VLIP) and CHFA HomeAccesssm programs) • Elimination of CHFA HomeOpenersm programs • Eliminati

The following modifications will be made to the CHFA HomeConnectionsm system on Wednesday, October 31, 2018: Modifications Filter Feature A new filter feature will be displayed at the top of the reservation menu to help you find and lock a program. Produc

Lender Basics (Loan Officers) Live webinar • October 24 • 2:00pm Learn about CHFA Programs in this two hour class. Strongly recommended for loan officers. To register, please contact Pam Francil. CHFA Refresher (Loan Officers) Live webinar • Oc

FirstStep programs use Gross Annual Income, not Qualifying Income.* Only the individuals’ incomes listed below need to be calculated to determine Gross Annual Income and program eligibility: 1. The current total gross annual income for all borrower(s)

CHFA Home Finance staff will be participating in an offsite meeting on Friday, October 5, 2018. CHFA’s HomeConnectionsm system will remain operational, allowing lenders to make new reservations and upload documents. Loan files due for review on October

CHFA is pleased to announce the publication of a revised and updated CHFA Seller’s Guide. This version is a comprehensive update of the guide and incorporates all program and process changes previously announced via eNews announcements, webinars, and prog

If you've got a HomeConnection account, your loan status is at your fingertips. • Log in to HomeConnectionsm • Search using the borrower's name, Social Security Number, or CHFA Loan number • Check the status columns for status • Click on the "+" icon t

Lender Basics (Loan Officers) In-person class, Denver • October 2 • 10:00am Learn about CHFA programs in this two hour class. Strongly recommended for loan officers. To register, please contact Jacob Lammert. Lender Basics (Loan Officers) Live

CHFA now endorses two online homebuyer education platforms, eHome America and Framework. Borrowers must access these platforms through one of CHFA’s approved providers to meet the CHFA homebuyer education requirement. Borrowers cannot go directly throug

When communicating or submitting CHFA Form 704 or CHFA Form 707, please ensure you use the correct email address of chfaLockDesk@chfainfo.com. The CHFA Lock Desk will no longer receive forms sent to any other email address.

When: September 19, 2018 11:30am to 1:30pm Lunch is provided. Register today! Where: Grand Junction Housing Authority Multi-purpose room 8 Foresight Circle Grand Junction, CO 81505 • Learn how to pair down payment assistance with Freddie Mac HFA Ad

CHFA always strives to better understand the needs of its customers and partners. Please take a moment to help us by responding to a brief survey about CHFA’s customer service, products, and processes. The survey will remain open until August 31, 2018. Cl

Lender Basics (Loan Officers) In-person class, Denver • September 6, 2018 • 10:00am Learn about CHFA programs in this two hour class. Strongly recommended for loan officers. To register, please contact Jacob Lammert. Lender Basics (Loan Officers)

CHFA sponsored in-person homebuyer education classes are filling up quickly. Do not risk delaying a loan closing due to a borrower not completing a course and receiving a certificate of completion prior to closing. In-person classes are free!

The CHFA HomeConnection system will be unavailable starting at 2:00pm MT on Friday, August 10, 2018, while the system undergoes maintenance. Lenders will NOT be able to access the system for any purpose, including: making reservations, reviewing pipelines

CHFA always strives to better understand the needs of its customers and partners. Please take a moment to help us by responding to a brief survey about CHFA’s customer service, products, and processes. The survey will remain open until August 31, 2018.

The CHFA HomeConnection system will be unavailable starting at 2:00pm MT on Friday, August 10, 2018, while the system undergoes maintenance. Lenders will NOT be able to access the system for any purpose, including: making reservations, reviewing pipelin

In 2017, over 2000 homebuyers utilized a CHFA conventional loan program. Qualifying a borrower under a CHFA conventional loan program may be easier than you think. CHFA conventional loan program benefits may include*: • 97% LTV/105% CLTV • No MI with

upcoming trainings Lender Basics (Loan Officers) In-person class, Denver • August 1, 2018 • 10:00am Learn about CHFA programs in this two hour class. Strongly recommended for loan officers. To register, please contact Elfriede Leicht. Lender Ba

CHFA can now offer a combined loan-to-value (CLTV) ratio of 105 percent on Fannie Mae conventional loans for the purchase of a manufactured home. The loan-to-value (LTV) ratio remains at 95 percent*. Lenders must input “HFA Preferred” for CHFA Preferred

Please remember that beginning July 1, 2018, CHFA will no longer accept emailed or faxed documents to clear suspense conditions. Lenders must submit documents through the document delivery system via HomeConnectionsm. There are two ways lenders can uplo

To celebrate our home mortgage customers, we are hosting a social media sweepstakes to give away three $500 gift cards! We are asking CHFA borrowers* to visit www.chfainfo.com/chfa5 to share what home means to them, in 5 words or less, and submit a corr

This CHFA premier event is an opportunity for lenders and real estate professionals* to hear the latest information on federal, state, and local lending programs that could be of benefit to your customers. We remain dedicated to providing you with the la

Please remember that beginning July 1, 2018, CHFA will no longer accept emailed or faxed documents to clear suspense conditions. Lenders must submit documents through the document delivery system via HomeConnectionsm. CHFA will continue to require that

When: June 7, 2018 11:30am to 1:30pm Lunch is provided. Register today! Where: CHFA Grand Lake Community Room 1981 Blake Street Denver, CO 80202 • Learn how to pair down payment assistance with Freddie Mac HFA Advantage® for a great market advantag

All CHFA MCC funds have been committed. No further MCC reservations will be accepted. Thank you for partnering with us to make this program a success. Please contact us with any questions or for more information.

Be advised: It is anticipated that CHFA MCCsm funds will be fully committed in the coming days. Once all remaining funds have been committed, lenders will not be able to make a CHFA MCC reservation in HomeConnectionsm. Proceed with caution if you are ut

Housing Forum Colorado visits Durango on June 7. Register today! This CHFA premier event is an opportunity for lenders and real estate professionals* to hear the latest information on federal, state, and local lending programs that could be of benefit t

When: June 7, 2018 11:30am to 1:30pm Lunch is provided. Register today! Where: CHFA Grand Lake Community Room 1981 Blake Street Denver, CO 80202 • Learn how to pair down payment assistance with Freddie Mac HFA Advantage® for a great market advantag

CHFA receives many questions from lenders about the proper way to complete CHFA Second Mortgage Notes and Deeds of Trust. Lenders must use the following forms for all CHFA Second Mortgages available via HomeConnectionsm and the CHFA website: • CHFA For

CHFA has updated income limits for its single family mortgage programs. In addition, CHFA has updated its purchase price limits for the CHFA FirstStepsm, CHFA FirstStep Plussm CHFA HomeAccesssm, CHFA HomeAccess Plus, and CHFA MCCsm programs. These are t

CHFA is pleased to announce the publication of a revised and updated CHFA Seller’s Guide. This new version is a comprehensive update of the guide and incorporates all program and process changes previously announced via eNews announcements, webinars, and

To clarify the eNews published on May 8, 2018, CHFA will no longer accept emailed or faxed documents to clear suspense conditions at any stage of the program compliance, purchase, or final document review process. CHFA will continue to require that all

Effective July 1, 2018, lenders must submit documents through the document delivery system via HomeConnectionsm. CHFA will no longer accept emailed or faxed documents to clear suspense conditions at any stage of the program compliance, purchase, or final

Fillable Forms Now Available: CHFA Form 407, Notice of Recapture Tax to Mortgage Loan Borrowers and CHFA Form MCC-14, Notice of Recapture Tax are now fillable documents when accessed via HomeConnectionsm. These forms are available in HomeConnection once