Mortgage Bankers AssociationRegulatory Update

Ross G. Bennett, CMBHamilton Group Funding

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Ross Bennett

Todays Topics

• Consumer Financial Protection BureauCalendar

• Ability to Repay (ATR) a/k/a QualityMortgage (QM) Final Rules

• MLO Compensation Final Rules

• Proposed CFPB Rules on Disclosures

Ghosts of Mortgages Past

QM Final Rules (ATR)

• Found in 12 CFR; Part 1026

• Effective 1/14/2014

• 804 Pages of Rules for “CoveredTransactions”

• Lenders are not prohibited from issuing non-QM loans.

• Rules do not include HELOCs, Time Share,HECM, Bridge Loans or C/P loans (12 mos. orless)

Then vs. Now

2007

• Avg weighted FICO706

• Average LTV 80%

• Average DTI 39.8%

• 17% of loans < 620FICO

2012

• Avg weighted FICO750

• Average LTV 78%

• Average DTI 34.

• 5% of loans <620FICO

Can You Offer a non-QM Loan?

• Though non-QM, Lenders may still offer:

– No-doc, low-doc loans, or “Alt-A” loans

– Interest-only loans

– Option Arm loans, i.e.. a negative-amortization loan

– Loan terms in excess of 30 years

– Teaser rates for qualifying purposes

– No “Safe Harbor” for non-QM loans

“Safe Harbor” Is Not a Port inTampa Bay

• Type 1 QM: includes a “safe-harbor”provision, which eliminates 'ability-to-repay'litigation risk for qualified loans. <=150bpover APOR

• Type 2 QM comes with a “rebuttablepresumption” of safe lending and applies tohigher-cost loans. This loan type ispresumed safe, but can still be challenged incourt >150 bp over APOR

Exemptions to QM

• Agency Loans: Fannie/Freddie/FHA, RH andVA**

• Refinancing a borrower from risky loans:

• adjustable-rate mortgages

• interest-only loans

• negative-amortization loans

• HARP, mods and other Govt programs

These loans will be exempt from the full underwritingprocess required by the new rules.

QM Lender Considerations

• To be considered a QM loan, lender mustdocument:

– Current or reasonably expected income orassets - DTI Caps

– Current employment status

– The monthly mortgage payment

– The monthly payment on any secondliens; i.e. piggyback or combo loans

– Total fees and costs

Ability to Repay Considerations

• Monthly costs for mortgage-relatedobligations: Taxes, Insurance, HOA dues

• Current debt obligations, alimony, and childsupport

• Total monthly debt-to-income ratio (43%)income

• Borrower credit history

• Lenders must use reasonably reliable third-party records to verify the information theyuse to evaluate the factors.

43% DTI

• For a temporary, transitional period, loansthat do not meet the 43% DTI, but meetgovernment affordability or other standardswill be considered as a QM

• Agency Loans (F/F/FHA/VA/RH) exempt for43% DTI during “transitory period”

• **Max 7 years, or phase out of Agency Status

• 85% of 2010 and 2011 borrowers <43%- FHFA

Which Loan Is a QM?

• 37% LTV

• 780 FICO

• 44% DTI

• Jumbo

• 90% LTV

• 620 FICO

• 49% DTI

• GSE Loan

New FHFA GSE PolicyMay 6, 2013:

– FHFA directs FNMA and Freddie to limitpurchase non-QM loans after 1/10/14

– GSEs will not be able to purchase loansthat :• DTI exceeds 43%**

• Term exceeds 30 years,

• Fees exceed 3% cap,

• Non-amortized loans

• **Exception for GSE loans with >43% DTI aslong as loan meets other QM criteria

Max Fees and Costs

• Loan will not be considered to be a QM if:

– The points and fees paid by the consumerexceed (3%) three percent of the total loanamount - ($100k and over)

– $60,000-$99,999 = $3,000

– $20,000 - $59,999 =5%

• “Bona fide discount points” are excluded from3% cap on prime loans. (buy downs)

– APR is >150 bp over the Average PrimeOffer Rate 1026.35(a)(2)

What's in the 3% Cap?

• Upfront/Financed MI premiums

• Affiliated third party fees

• MLO Comp

• Broker Originator comp

• Credit life and disability

• Other 800 series lender fees

• Broker YSP

• Government MIP/FF/Guaranty not included

• Monthly MI fees not included

Mortgage Brokers…Not Feeling the Love

• The final rule counts all YSP compensation amortgage brokerage firm receives from thewholesaler toward the 3% cap.

• Currently, wholesalers pay 100 to 300 basis points inYSP to brokers.

• Under the rule, a bank/creditor only counts thecommission it pays a loan officer toward the 3%cap.

• CFPB is seeking comment on “technical issues” onhow to calculate loan origination compensationunder the points and fees cap.

Affiliated Businesses

Affiliated Service Provider fees are subject to the 3%cap:

• Includes title companies, insurance, search, closingfees

• Appraisal Firms

• Will likely trigger “higher cost” loan

• Even “arms length” costs and fees must be“reasonable”

• How will you prove “reasonable”?

Possible LegislativeRelief to 3% Cap

• H.R 1077- The Consumer Mortgage ChoiceAct

• S. 949 - is the companion bill in the Senatesponsored by Joe Manchin (D-WV), and MikeJohanns (R-NE)

• Seeks to amend the way “points and fees”are calculated.

• Seeks to exclude “affiliated” title fees fromthe 3% fee cap if otherwise reasonable.

H.R. 1077

• Amends the Truth in Lending Act (TILA) withrespect to disclosures of points and fees:

– Excludes LLPAs set by Fannie Mae,Freddie Mac, FHA, or similar governmententity, (Not in S-949)

– Excludes compensation paid by amortgage originator to an broker employeeor bank/correspondent MLO;

– Excludes any escrow for future payment ofinsurance.

H.R. 1077

• Excludes from the 3% cap for reasonablecharges for:

– a bona fide third party charge not retainedby the mortgage originator, creditor, or anaffiliate;

– a fee or premium for title examination, titleinsurance, or similar purposes.

Final Thoughts on QM…What Do You Think?

• Will QM encourage new investors to competeagainst F/F?

• What happens when/if F/F lose agency GSEstatus?

• Will QM tighten or loosen housing credit?

• How will Jumbo/High Cost mkts. be affected?

• Will non-QM loans be the “new subprime?”

Net Results

• American Action Forum predictions:

– Loan volume will decline by 15-20%

– Home sales will decline by 9-13%

– Housing starts thorugh 2015 will be1.1million less

– GDP growth will be 1.1% less

MLO Compensation

MLO Compensation (Reg Z)

• Proposed by the CFPB August 17, 2012

• 713 total comments received

• 475 Pages of rules-Effective 1/10/2014

• Flat fee and 0/0 quotes scrapped

• Required DNA:– The MLO Name and NMLS Originator ID to be

printed on:• URLA

• Note

• Security Instrument

MLO Comp Rule

• Prevents “up-charging” consumers forcompensation purposes.

• Permits mortgage brokers to pay employeesor contractors commission on borrower-paidfiles, so long as they are not based on theterms of the loan originated.

• Generally bans agreements requiringarbitration rather than court resolutions

• Generally bans the financing of credit andlife premiums

MLO Comp cont’d

• Provides guidance on MLO compensationpractices, including the application of profit-sharing plans, 401ks, or bonuses <10% oftotal compensation.

• Provides guidance for proxies for atransaction's terms.

• Prohibits compensation based on steering toaffiliated third party providers.

MLO Comp cont’d

• LO compensation paid by sellers, homebuilders, etc will be considered paymentsmade by the consumer directly to the MLO

• Allows reductions in MLO comp in certaincircumstances to cover unanticipatedincreases in closing costs from non-affiliated3rd parties

Changes at Settlement

• If closing cost changes occur before closing, butafter the original 3 day Disclosure has been given,the consumer must be given an additional 3 days toreview the changes.

• Exceptions exist to this rule for changes resultingfrom buyer/seller negotiations after final walkthrough.

• Exceptions allowed for minor changes <$100 inaggregate increased costs.

• Under discussion is who will provide the ClosingDisclosure to the consumer; Lender or SettlementAgent.

Bank Originators:Join the Party

• Bank MLO Qualification Requirements:

– Mandates additional requirementsimposed by the DFA concerningqualification and registration or licensingfor Bank employed MLOs

– Ensure MLOs meet character, fitness andcriminal background standards, similar toSAFE Act stds

– Provide training consistent with SAFE Act

– Provide annual CE

Questions?