Section 2.06 Key Loan Program

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1 Section 2.06 Key Loan Program In this Product Description This product description contains the following topics. Overview... 2 Features and Benefits... 3 Related Bulletins... 3 Loan Terms... 4 ARM Parameters... 4 Conversion Option... 5 Negative Amortization... 5 Call Provision... 5 ARM Change Date Charts... 5 ARM Disclosures... 7 Assumptions... 7 Loan Terms... 7 Maximum Loan Amount... 7 Minimum Loan Amount... 7 Standard Maximum Loan-to-Value (LTV): Primary Residence - Purchase and Rate/Term Refinance... 8 Standard Maximum Loan-to-Value (LTV): Primary Residence - Cash-Out Refinance Standard Maximum Loan-to-Value (LTV): Second Home - Purchase and Rate/Term Refinance Maximum Number of Financed Properties & Borrower Exposure Prepayment Penalty Eligible Transactions Refinances Secondary Financing Geographic Restrictions Occupancy/Property Types Eligible Borrowers Income Rental Income Salaried or Hourly Wage Earner Self-Employed Borrower Self-Employed Borrower(s) Income Not Used to Qualify Liabilities and Qualifying Ratios Credit Requirements Cash Requirements Contributions by Interested Parties Mortgage Insurance Appraisal Requirements Automated Underwriting System (AUS) Issues Rates, Points and Lock-Ins Application and Consumer Compliance Loan Submission and Underwriting Closing and Loan Settlement Documentation Escrow Waivers Key Loan Program Page 1 of 109

2 Overview Program Summary The overall objective of our residential lending function is to participate in the growth of our communities, and in the process, enhance the company s long-run profitability, return on assets, and return on equity. It is the intent of our company s senior management to operate a conservative banking institution with a sound residential loan portfolio wherein our charge-offs and classified loans will be among the lowest in the industry. Senior management also believes that the residential lending function must reach every level of the community and fulfill its legitimate consumer needs. Therefore it is our policy to encourage residential loans while ensuring that our company s standards for safety and soundness are properly supported. This product description describes product guidelines and requirements for the following Key loan programs: Fully Amortizing Fixed Rate, Fully Amortizing 5/1, 7/1, & 10/1 LIBOR ARMs, Required Checklist for the Key Loan Program Delegated Transactions To ensure that the loan is being originated within the guidelines of the Key Loan Program, the Key Loan Program Eligibility Checklist (COR 0650) is REQUIRED to be completed and placed in the loan file on ALL delegated Key Loan Program transactions. Key Loan Program Page 2 of 109

3 Overview, Continued Features and Benefits Features and Benefits of the Key Loan Program are as follows: Features Benefits Loan amounts up to $2,000,000. More borrowing power. Related Bulletins General Related bulletins are provided below in PDF format. To view the list of published bulletins, select the applicable year below Key Loan Program Page 3 of 109

4 Loan Terms ARM Parameters 5/1 LIBOR ARM The interest rate will be fixed for a period of five (5) years (60 payments). The initial rate change will take place on the sixty-first (61st) payment due date and on that day every 12 months thereafter, using the current index figure 45 days before the interest rate adjustment. 7/1 LIBOR ARM The interest rate will be fixed for a period of seven (7) years (84 payments). The initial rate change will take place on the eighty-fifth (85th) payment due date and on that day every 12 months thereafter, using the current index figure 45 days before the interest rate adjustment. 10/1 LIBOR ARM The interest rate will be fixed for a period of ten (10) years (120 payments). The initial rate change will take place on the one hundred and twenty first (121st) payment due date and on that day every 12 months thereafter, using the current index figure 45 days before the interest rate adjustment. Index 5/1, 7/1 and 10/1 LIBOR ARMS The index is the average of interbank offered rates of ONE-year U.S. dollardenominated deposits in the London Market ( LIBOR ), as published in the Wall Street Journal most recently available 45 days prior to the change date. Margin The following table shows the margins that are available: Note: The margin is added to the index in order to determine the index base rate for adjustments. 5/1, 7/1 and 10/1 LIBOR ARMs Property Type Margin Primary Residence 2.25% Second Homes 2.25% Interest Rate Caps 5/1, 7/1 and 10/1 LIBOR ARMs 5% cap, up or down on the initial change. 2% cap, up or down, on each annual change thereafter. 5% lifetime cap only on increases. Key Loan Program Page 4 of 109

5 Loan Terms, Continued Floor The floor is 2.25%. Conversion Option Conversion options are not available. Negative Amortization Negative amortization is not available. Call Provision Call provisions are not available. ARM Change Date Charts The following table shows 5/1 LIBOR ARM change date information. Closing Interest Starts Accruing First Payment Date First Interest Change Date Maturity Date 30 Yr Term Maturity Date 15 Yr Term 12/2/15-1/1/16 01/01/16 02/01/16 01/01/21 01/01/46 01/01/31 01/02-2/01/16 02/01/16 03/01/16 02/01/21 02/01/46 02/01/31 02/02-3/01/16 03/01/16 04/01/16 03/01/21 03/01/46 03/01/31 03/02-4/01/16 04/01/16 05/01/16 04/01/21 04/01/46 04/01/31 04/02-5/01/16 05/01/16 06/01/16 05/01/21 05/01/46 05/01/31 05/02-6/01/16 06/01/16 07/01/16 06/01/21 06/01/46 06/01/31 06/02-7/01/16 07/01/16 08/01/16 07/01/21 07/01/46 07/01/31 07/02-8/01/16 08/01/16 09/01/16 08/01/21 08/01/46 08/01/31 08/02-9/01/16 09/01/16 10/01/16 09/01/21 09/01/46 09/01/31 09/02-10/1/16 10/01/16 11/01/16 10/01/21 10/01/46 10/01/31 10/02-11/1/16 11/01/16 12/01/16 11/01/21 11/01/46 11/01/31 11/02-12/1/16 12/01/16 01/01/17 12/01/21 12/01/46 12/01/31 12/2/16-1/1/17 01/01/17 02/01/17 01/01/22 01/01/47 01/01/32 Key Loan Program Page 5 of 109

6 Loan Terms, Continued ARM Change Date Charts, (continued) The following table shows 7/1 LIBOR ARM change date information. Closing Interest Starts Accruing First Payment Date First Interest Change Date Maturity Date 30 Yr Term Maturity Date 15 Yr Term 12/2/15-1/1/16 01/01/16 02/01/16 01/01/23 01/01/46 01/01/31 01/02-02/01/16 02/01/16 03/01/16 02/01/23 02/01/46 02/01/31 02/02-03/01/16 03/01/16 04/01/16 03/01/23 03/01/46 03/01/31 03/02-04/01/16 04/01/16 05/01/16 04/01/23 04/01/46 04/01/31 04/02-05/01/16 05/01/16 06/01/16 05/01/23 05/01/46 05/01/31 05/02-06/01/16 06/01/16 07/01/16 06/01/23 06/01/46 06/01/31 06/02-07/01/16 07/01/16 08/01/16 07/01/23 07/01/46 07/01/31 07/02-08/01/16 08/01/16 09/01/16 08/01/23 08/01/46 08/01/31 08/02-09/01/16 09/01/16 10/01/16 09/01/23 09/01/46 09/01/31 09/02-10/01/16 10/01/16 11/01/16 10/01/23 10/01/46 10/01/31 10/02-11/01/16 11/01/16 12/01/16 11/01/23 11/01/46 11/01/31 11/02-12/01/16 12/01/16 01/01/17 12/01/23 12/01/46 12/01/31 12/2/16-1/1/17 01/01/17 02/01/17 01/01/24 01/01/47 01/01/32 The following table shows 10/1 LIBOR ARM change date information. Closing Interest Starts Accruing First Payment Date First Interest Change Date Maturity Date 30 Yr Term Maturity Date 15 Yr Term 12/2/15-01/1/16 01/01/16 02/01/16 01/01/26 01/01/46 01/01/31 01/02-02/01/16 02/01/16 03/01/16 02/01/26 02/01/46 02/01/31 02/02-03/01/16 03/01/16 04/01/16 03/01/26 03/01/46 03/01/31 03/02-04/01/16 04/01/16 05/01/16 04/01/26 04/01/46 04/01/31 04/02-05/01/16 05/01/16 06/01/16 05/01/26 05/01/46 05/01/31 05/02-06/01/16 06/01/16 07/01/16 06/01/26 06/01/46 06/01/31 06/02-07/01/16 07/01/16 08/01/16 07/01/26 07/01/46 07/01/31 07/02-08/01/16 08/01/16 09/01/16 08/01/26 08/01/46 08/01/31 08/02-09/01/16 09/01/16 10/01/16 09/01/26 09/01/46 09/01/31 09/02-10/01/16 10/01/16 11/01/16 10/01/26 10/01/46 10/01/31 10/02-11/01/16 11/01/16 12/01/16 11/01/26 11/01/46 11/01/31 11/02-12/01/16 12/01/16 01/01/17 12/01/26 12/01/46 12/01/31 12/02/16-1/1/17 01/01/17 02/01/17 01/01/27 01/01/47 01/01/32 Key Loan Program Page 6 of 109

7 Loan Terms, Continued ARM Disclosures The applicable ARM program disclosure must be presented to and signed by the borrower prior to loan application. The form must be present in the file prior to funding. Assumptions Fixed rate products are not assumable, except as permitted by state and federal law. The following information applies to assumptions of ARM products: The 5/1, 7/1, and 10/1 ARMs are assumable after the initial fixed rate period (i.e., after 60 months for the 5/1 ARM, after 84 months for the 7/1 ARM, and after 1220 months for the 10/1 ARM). Borrower(s) must contact their current mortgage servicer for additional information. Loan Terms The table below shows eligible loan terms. Product Fully Amortizing Fixed Rate Fully Amortizing 5/1 & 7/1 ARMs Fully Amortizing - 10/1 ARM Eligible Loan Term 15 or 30 Years 10, 15, 20, 25, or 30 years 15, 20, 25, or 30 years Maximum Loan Amount The maximum loan amount is $2,000,000. Minimum Loan Amount The minimum loan amount is $417,001. This applies to one (1) to two (2) unit properties. Key Loan Program Page 7 of 109

8 Loan Terms, Continued Standard Maximum Loan-to-Value (LTV): Primary Residence - Purchase and Rate/Term Refinance The table below shows information pertaining to standard guidelines for the purchase and rate/term refinancing of one (1) unit primary residences, excluding condominiums. Note: Declining market reductions apply on purchase transactions, cash-out refinance transactions, ineligible SunTrust Portfolio to SunTrust Portfolio rate/term refinance transactions and non-suntrust to SunTrust rate/term refinance transactions if the property is located on the SunTrust Mortgage Declining Market index and/or identified on the appraisal as being in a declining market. References: See the Rate/Term Refinance subtopic in the Eligible Transactions topic subsequently presented for additional information regarding SunTrust Portfolio to SunTrust Portfolio rate/term refinance transactions. See Section 1.09: Declining Market Guidelines of the Correspondent Seller Guide for additional information. Max LTV 3 3 Max Loan Max TLTV 80% 1 70% 60% 80% 2 75% 2 65% 60% 70% 55% 80% 1 70% 60% 80% 2,4 75% 2 65% 60% 70% 55% Amount 3 # of Units Fully Amortizing Min Credit Score 3 $1,000, $1,500, $2,000, Standard Max DTI 43% 43% 43% 1 The maximum LTV/TLTV tier for properties located in the state of Arizona is 75%/75% prior to any declining market reduction. 2 The maximum LTV/TLTV tier for properties located in the state of Arizona is 70%/70% prior to any declining market reduction. 3 Not eligible for condominiums. 4 For loans that are within the 80%/80% LTV/TLTV and $1,000,001 - $1,500,000 loan amount tier, new secondary financing is not eligible on either purchase or rate/term refinance transactions. Key Loan Program Page 8 of 109

9 Loan Terms, Continued Standard Maximum Loan-to-Value: - Primary Residence Purchase and Rate/Term Refinance (continued) The table below shows information pertaining to standard guidelines for the purchase and rate/term refinancing of two (2) unit primary residences and 1 unit condominiums. Notes: Declining market reductions apply on purchase transactions, cash-out refinance transactions, ineligible SunTrust Portfolio to SunTrust Portfolio rate/term refinance transactions and non-suntrust to SunTrust rate/term refinance transactions if the property is located on the SunTrust Mortgage Declining Market index and/or identified on the appraisal as being in a declining market. References: See the Rate/Term Refinance subtopic in the Eligible Transactions topic subsequently presented for additional information regarding SunTrust Portfolio to SunTrust Portfolio rate/term refinance transactions. See Section 1.09: Declining Market Guidelines of the Correspondent Seller Guide for additional information. A reduction of 5% to the maximum LTV/TLTV listed in the table below is required for condominiums. Note: If there are multiple reductions that apply to a single property then all are applied cumulatively. Example: A condominium in a region where there is a 5% LTV/TLTV reduction as a result of being in a declining market would be subject to a total 10% LTV/TLTV reduction. All condominiums are limited to a maximum loan amount of $1,000,000. Max LTV 80% 1 75% 70% 75% 2 65% Max TLTV 80% 1 75% 70% 75% 2 70% Max Loan Amount 2 Units and 1 Unit Condominiums $1,000, Fully Amortizing Min Credit Score Standard Max DTI $1,500, % 2 55% 65% $2,000, % 1 The maximum LTV/TLTV tier for properties located in the states of Arizona and California is 75%/75% prior to any declining market reduction. 2 The maximum LTV/TLTV tier for properties located in the states of Arizona and California is 70%/75% prior to any declining market reduction. 43% Key Loan Program Page 9 of 109

10 Loan Terms, Continued Standard Maximum Loan-to-Value (LTV): Primary Residence - Cash-Out Refinance The table below shows information pertaining to standard guidelines for the cash-out refinance of a one (1) unit primary residence. Notes: Declining market reductions apply if the property is located on the SunTrust Mortgage Declining Market Index and/or identified on the appraisal as being in a declining market. A reduction of 5% to the maximum LTV/TLTV listed in the table below is required for condominiums. Note: If there are multiple reductions that apply to a single property then all are applied cumulatively. Example: A condominium in a region where there is a 5% LTV/TLTV reduction as a result of being in a declining market would be subject to a total 10% LTV/TLTV reduction. All condominiums are limited to a maximum loan amount of $1,000,000. Reference: See Section 1.09: Declining Market Guidelines of the Correspondent Seller Guide for additional information. Max Max Max Loan # of Fully Amortizing Standard Max Cash-Out LTV TLTV Amount Units Min Credit Score Max DTI 65% 65% $1,000, Maximum cash-out for 43% 60% 60% $1,500, LTV/TLTV s greater 43% 55% 55% $2,000, than 50% is $350, % Maximum cash-out for LTV/TLTV s less than or equal to 50% is unlimited to maximum loan amount. Maximum cash-in-hand is unlimited to maximum loan amount except on condominium transactions. Notes: Cash-out may NOT be used to meet reserve requirements. Maximum cash-out for condominiums may not exceed $100,000 including paid debts, unseasoned subordinate financing and cash-in-hand. Key Loan Program Page 10 of 109

11 Loan Terms, Continued Standard Maximum Loan-to-Value (LTV): Second Home - Purchase and Rate/Term Refinance The table below shows information pertaining to standard guidelines for the purchase and rate/term refinancing of a second home. Notes: Declining market reductions apply on purchase transactions and non-suntrust to SunTrust rate/term refinance transactions if the property is located on the SunTrust Mortgage Declining Market index and/or identified on the appraisal as being in a declining market. Reference: See the Rate/Term Refinance subtopic in the Eligible Transactions topic subsequently presented for additional information regarding SunTrust Portfolio to SunTrust Portfolio rate/term refinance transactions. A reduction of 5% to the maximum LTV/TLTV listed in the table below is required for condominiums. Note: If there are multiple reductions that apply to a single property then all are applied cumulatively. Example: A condominium in a region where there is a 5% LTV/TLTV reduction as a result of being in a declining market would be subject to a total 10% LTV/TLTV reduction. All condominiums are limited to a maximum loan amount of $1,000,000. Reference: See Section 1.09: Declining Market Guidelines of the Correspondent Seller Guide for additional information. Max LTV Max TLTV Max Loan Amount # of Units 75% 70% 60% 75% 70% 60% $1,000, Fully Amortizing Min Credit Score Standard Max DTI 43% 70% 65% 60% 70% 65% 60% $1,500, % 55% 55% $2,000, % 1 Not eligible for condominiums. Key Loan Program Page 11 of 109

12 Loan Terms, Continued Standard Maximum Loan-to-Value: Second Home Cash-Out Refinance Not Eligible Standard Maximum Loan-to-Value: Investment Property Not Eligible Maximum Number of Financed Properties & Borrower Exposure Reference: See Section 1.22: Maximum Number of Financed Properties and Borrower Exposure of the for guidelines. Prepayment Penalty There is no prepayment penalty. Key Loan Program Page 12 of 109

13 Eligible Transactions General Information Upon completion of the construction of a home, the conversion of an interim construction loan or term note into permanent financing may be considered a purchase money transaction or a refinance transaction depending on the type of closing (one-time closing or two-time closing). Single-Closings The correspondent lender is responsible for meeting all Fannie Mae Agency Construction-to-Permanent guidelines and all CFPB Ability-to-Repay/Qualified Mortgage regulations before the loan is submitted to SunTrust Mortgage for purchase. SunTrust Mortgage will not purchase any transaction not meeting CFPB/Abilityto-Repay and Qualified Mortgage regulations. A single-closing transaction for both the construction loan and the permanent financing may be used if the borrower wants to close on both the construction loan and the permanent financing at the same time. A single-closing must be processed as a purchase transaction. Refinance transactions are not eligible. Only one (1)-Unit primary residence or second home properties are eligible. The maximum debt-to-income (DTI) for construction-to-permanent loans under the Key Loan Program is 40%. Note: For self-employed borrowers, the DTI must be reduced by 5%. The minimum required credit score for all borrower(s) is 700. Condominiums are not eligible. If the borrower has owned the lot for 12 months or more before applying for the construction financing, the LTV/TLTV is based on the proposed loan amount divided by the lesser of (1) the acquisition cost (appraised value of lot plus documented construction cost) or (2) the current appraised value (of both the lot and improvements). If the borrower has owned the lot for less than 12 months preceding the date of the application for the construction financing, the LTV/TLTV is based on the proposed loan amount divided by the lesser of (1) the acquisition cost (sales price of lot plus documented construction cost) or (2) the current appraised value (of both the lot and improvements). If the borrower acquired the lot through an inheritance or gift (regardless of the date of acquisition), the LTV/TLTV is based on the proposed loan amount divided by the lesser of (1) the acquisition cost (appraised value of lot plus documented construction cost) or (2) the current appraised value (of both the lot and improvements). Maximum LTV/TLTV, loan amounts and property eligibility follow standard Key Loan Program guidelines as outlined in the Maximum Loan-to-Value (LTV) and Occupancy/Property Types topics within this product description. Key Loan Program Page 13 of 109

14 Eligible Transactions, Continued Two- Closings The correspondent lender is responsible for meeting all Fannie Mae Agency Construction-to-Permanent guidelines and all CFPB Ability-to-Repay/Qualified Mortgage regulations before the loan is submitted to SunTrust Mortgage for purchase. SunTrust Mortgage will not purchase any transaction not meeting CFPB/Abilityto-Repay and Qualified Mortgage regulations. Two separate closing transactions (one closing for the construction phase and another closing for the permanent financing) may be used when an individual borrower obtained interim construction financing to finance the construction of a residence (and perhaps, to finance the purchase of the lot as well) and needs to obtain permanent financing on completion of construction. A two-closing transaction must be processed as limited cash out refinance transaction. Purchase transactions are not eligible. The maximum debt-to-income (DTI) for construction-to-permanent loans under the Key Loan Program is 40%. Note: For self-employed borrowers, the DTI must be reduced by 5%. The minimum required credit score for all borrower(s) is 700. If the borrower has owned the lot for 12 months or more before applying for the construction financing, the LTV/TLTV is based on the proposed loan amount divided by the current appraised value (of both the lot and improvements). If the borrower has owned the lot for less than 12 months preceding the date of the application for the construction financing, the LTV/TLTV is based on the proposed loan amount divided by the lesser of (1) the acquisition cost (sales price of lot plus documented construction costs) or (2) current appraised value (of both the lot and improvements). If the borrower acquired the lot through an inheritance or gift (regardless of the date of acquisition), the LTV/TLTV is based on the proposed loan amount divided by the lesser of (1) the acquisition cost (appraised value of lot plus documented construction costs) or (2) current appraised value (of both the lot and improvements). Condominiums are not eligible. Maximum LTV/TLTV, loan amounts and property eligibility follow standard Key Loan Program guidelines as outlined in the Maximum Loan-to-Value (LTV) and Occupancy/Property Types topics within this product description. Key Loan Program Page 14 of 109

15 Eligible Transactions, Continued Eligible Permanent Mortgage Products Fixed Rate (Fully Amortizing), 5/1 LIBOR ARM (Fully Amortizing), 7/1 LIBOR ARM (Fully Amortizing), and 10/1 LIBOR ARM (Fully Amortizing. Installment Land Contracts Proceeds of a mortgage transaction that are used to pay off the outstanding balance on an installment land contract (or contract or bond for deed) may be considered either a purchase transaction or a limited cash-out (rate/term) refinance transaction. Cash out refinances are ineligible. The installment land contract must be recorded. A copy of the executed land contract or contract for deed must be included in the loan file. If the land contract was recorded within the 12 months preceding the date of the loan application, the transaction must be considered a purchase transaction. For purchase transactions, all of the loan proceeds must be used to pay the outstanding balance under the contract, and no loan proceeds may be disbursed to the borrower. The LTV for purchase transactions is based on the lesser of the following: total acquisition cost (purchase price indicated on the original land contract or contract or bond for deed, plus any cost the purchaser incurs for rehabilitation, renovation, or energy conservation improvements, as documented in the file) or the current appraised value. For refinance transactions, the land contract must have been recorded more than 12 months prior to the loan application. For refinance transactions, the file must include third party documentation evidencing payments in accordance with the land contract or contract for deed for the most recent twelve (12) months. The LTV for limited cash-out (rate/term) refinance transactions is based on the current appraised value. The Settlement statement must reflect the applicable transaction (i.e., if purchase, seller issues should be addressed; if refinance, there should not be a reference to a seller seller is treated as an existing lien). The above guidelines apply regardless if title to the subject property has transferred to our borrowers. Any second liens must be paid off with the new loan if they are purchase money seconds. Properties with a second lien that are not purchase money may not be resubordinated. Key Loan Program Page 15 of 109

16 Eligible Transactions, Continued Non-Arm s Length/Conflict -of-interest Reference: See Section 1.40: Non-Arm s Length/Conflict-of-Interest of the for specific requirements. Purchase Transactions The borrower may not receive any cash back through a purchase money transaction, other than an amount representing: a reimbursement for the borrower in advance (i.e. earnest money deposit, appraisal, and credit report fees, etc.), or a legitimate pro-rated real estate tax credit in locales where real estate taxes are paid in arrears. If the borrower receives cash back for a permissible purpose (as outlined above), it MUST be confirmed that the minimum borrower contribution requirement associated with the selected mortgage product, if any, has been meet. Refinance Transactions See the Refinances topic subsequently presented for information on refinance transactions. Key Loan Program Page 16 of 109

17 Eligible Transactions, Continued Validation of Parties to the Mortgage Transactions For all transactions, it must be confirmed that certain parties to the mortgage transaction are not found on the HUD Limited Denial of Participation List (LDP) and the General Services Administration (GSA) Excluded Party List by accessing the websites reflected below: General Services Administration (GSA) Excluded Party List: HUD Limited Denial of Participation List (LDP) Correspondent clients must either manually check the LDP/GSA lists or utilize a service to check the lists on the applicable website for each of the following parties to the mortgage transaction: Borrower, Seller, Listing/Selling Agents, Listing/Selling Agents Companies, Builder, Loan Officer, Correspondent Company, in addition to the following individuals, Loan Officer, Processor, Underwriter, and Closer Title Agent/Title Company, Closing Attorney/Settlement Agent/Settlement Company, and Appraiser/Appraisal company SunTrust requires that the LDP/GSA lists be checked for all name variations (AKAs) including maiden names, etc. shown on the credit report, in addition to the borrower s name shown on the application. This requirement applies for all borrowers on the loan. Note: It is acceptable to check multiple name variations per search. For example, the GSA search allows a user to search up to six (6) different name variations per search request. Regardless of the reason, if any of the applicable parties are found to be suspended or debarred on the list, the loan is not eligible to be approved or purchased by SunTrust. Fraud Prevention Reference: See Section 1.19 Fraud Prevention Guidelines in the Correspondent Seller Guide for additional information on fraud prevention. Key Loan Program Page 17 of 109

18 Refinances Seasoning Requirements References: See the Continuity of Obligation, Cash-Out Refinance, and Rate/Term Refinance subtopics subsequently presented in this topic for additional information. See the Privately Held Mortgages subtopic subsequently presented in the Credit Requirements topic for additional information regarding seasoning requirements for privately held mortgages. Refinance of a Previous Purchase or Construction-Permanent Transaction For limited cash-out (rate/term) refinance transactions, there is no minimum seasoning requirement. For cash-out refinance transactions, six (6) months minimum seasoning [i.e., borrower must be on title for a minimum of six (6) months prior to loan application] is required, since the date of purchase, with 0 x 30 day late payments. Notes: The six (6) months minimum seasoning is based on the date the borrower took title and the current loan application date. The title must have been held in the name of a natural person or an LLC (as long as the borrower was a member of the LLC prior to transfer). In addition, a six (6) month history of ownership between the LLC and the natural person must be documented. Transfer of ownership from a corporation to an individual does not meet this requirement. If the property was purchased for cash, then the borrower must document property ownership for a minimum six (6) months prior to loan application. Cash-out transactions are not permitted to pay off another lender's interim construction loan. Cash-out transactions are permitted to pay off a construction single-closing loan where six (6) permanent mortgage payments have been made. Refinance of a Previous Refinance Transaction For a limited cash-out (rate/term) to limited cash-out refinance, there is no minimum seasoning requirement. For a limited cash-out (rate/term) to cash-out refinance: Six (6) months minimum seasoning [i.e., borrower must be on title for a minimum of six (6) months prior to loan application] is required for the subject property, reflecting 0 x 30 day late payments. Note: The title must have been held in the name of a natural person or an LLC (as long as the borrower was a member of the LLC prior to transfer). In addition, a six (6) month history of ownership between the LLC and the natural person must be documented. Transfer of ownership from a corporation to an individual does not meet this requirement. Key Loan Program Page 18 of 109

19 Refinances, Continued Seasoning Requirements, (continued) For a cash-out to limited cash-out (rate/term) refinance: Six (6) months minimum seasoning [i.e., borrower must be on title and the current loan (the date the Note was signed) for a minimum of six (6) months, prior to loan application], is required since the most recent refinance reflecting 0 x 30 day late payments. Note: The title must have been held in the name of a natural person or an LLC (as long as the borrower was a member of the LLC prior to transfer). In addition, a six (6) month history of ownership between the LLC and the natural person must be documented. Transfer of ownership from a corporation to an individual does not meet this requirement. If the six (6) months minimum seasoning requirement is not met, the loan must be registered, locked, underwritten and coded in all applicable systems as a cash-out refinance. For a cash-out to cash-out refinance: Six (6) months minimum seasoning [i.e., borrower must be on title for a minimum of six (6) months prior to loan application] is required, for the subject property reflecting 0 x 30 day late payments. Note: The title must have been held in the name of a natural person or an LLC (as long as the borrower was a member of the LLC prior to transfer). In addition, a six (6) month history of ownership between the LLC and the natural person must be documented. Transfer of ownership from a corporation to an individual does not meet this requirement. Notes: Recommended documentation to assist in evidencing that the seasoning requirement is met includes, but is not limited to, a copy of the Settlement statement from the previous refinance transaction and a copy of the borrower s current credit report. Cash-out refinance transactions are not eligible if the existing mortgage is a restructured mortgage. Key Loan Program Page 19 of 109

20 Refinances, Continued Continuity of Obligation Reference: See the Seasoning Requirements, Cash-Out Refinance, and Limited Cash-Out Refinance subtopics for additional information. The objective of the continuity of obligation requirement is to address refinance transactions that include a borrower that is on title, but not obligated on the original mortgage note being satisfied. An acceptable continuity of obligation (assuming that there is an outstanding lien against the property) exists when: there is at least one borrower obligated on the new loan who was also a borrower obligated on the existing loan being refinanced, OR the borrower has been on title for at least 12 months (but not obligated on the existing loan being refinanced) AND residing in the property for at least 12 months AND has either: paid the mortgage for the last 12 months (including the payments for any secondary financing), OR can demonstrate a relationship (relative, domestic partner, etc.) with the current obligor. Note: The existing loan being refinanced and the title must have been held in the name of a natural person or an LLC (as long as the borrower was a member of the LLC prior to transfer). In addition, a six (6) month history of ownership between the LLC and the natural person must be documented. Transfer of ownership from a corporation to an individual does not meet this requirement. The continuity of obligation guidelines do NOT apply for properties recently inherited, spousal/partner buyouts, installment land contract transactions or properties owned free and clear. References: Additional restrictions for properties owned free and clear are subsequently presented in this subtopic. See the Spousal/Partner Buyout and Inherited Properties and Installment Land Contract subtopics for additional information. Loans with an acceptable continuity of obligation may be underwritten and priced as either a limited cash-out (rate/term) or a cash-out refinance based on standard definitions. Reference: See the Cash-Out Refinance and Rate/Term Refinance subtopics subsequently presented for additional information. If the borrower is currently on title but is unable to demonstrate an acceptable continuity of obligation, or there is no outstanding lien against the property, the loan must be underwritten and priced as a cash-out refinance transaction with these additional limitations. Key Loan Program Page 20 of 109

21 Refinances, Continued Continuity of Obligation, (continued) If there are no outstanding mortgage liens (i.e., purchased for cash or previous mortgage has been paid off) against the property, the following applies: The borrower must have been on title for a minimum of six (6) months prior to loan application. If the property was purchased within the six (6) to 12 month period prior to the application date for the new financing, the LTV/TLTV ratios will be based on the lesser of the original sales price /acquisition cost (documented by the Settlement statement) or the current appraised value. If the property was purchased more than 12 months prior to the application date for new financing, the current appraised value may be used to calculate the LTV/TLTV/HTLTV ratios. Note: If the property was acquired through a gift, the LTV/TLTV ratios are calculated based on the current appraised value. If there is currently an outstanding mortgage lien on the subject property: The borrower must be on title for a minimum of six (6) months prior to loan application, and the maximum LTV/TLTV ratio will be limited to 50% based on the current appraised value. Cash-Out Refinance Cash-out refinances are eligible subject to the LTV/TLTV guidelines in this product description. Reference: See the Primary Residence Cash-Out Refinance section of the Maximum Loan-to-Value (LTV) subtopic for additional information. Note: Cash-Out is not permitted on second home transactions and on primary residence transactions located in the state of Texas. Maximum cash-out for condominiums may not exceed $100,000 including paid debts, unseasoned subordinate financing and cash in hand. Cash-out cannot be used to meet reserve requirements. Cash-out refinance transactions on properties listed for sale within the last six (6) months prior to the loan application are not eligible. Key Loan Program Page 21 of 109

22 Refinances, Continued Delayed Financing Cash-Out Refinance Delayed financing cash-out refinance transactions are not eligible. Home Improvements Loan proceeds must be used to reimburse the borrower for cash spent on or lien(s) incurred for home improvements. The loan must be considered a cash-out refinance transaction. Rate/Term Refinance General For a rate/term refinance of a previous purchase or previous limited cash-out (rate/term) transaction (evidenced by a copy of Settlement statement from previous transaction), there is no seasoning requirement. For a rate/term refinance of a previous cash-out transaction (evidenced by a copy of Settlement statement from previous transaction), the following seasoning requirements apply: Six (6) months minimum seasoning [i.e., borrower must be on title and the current loan (the date the Note was signed) for a minimum of six (6) months prior to loan application] is required since the most recent refinance, with 0 x 30 day late payments. If the six (6) months minimum seasoning requirement is not met, the loan must be registered, locked, underwritten and coded in all applicable systems as a cash-out refinance. The transaction must meet all applicable continuity of obligation requirements. The LTV is based on the current appraised value, regardless of the length of ownership. Proceeds from a rate/term refinance may be used to payoff the following: principal balance of an existing first mortgage lien, regardless of age, related closing costs, discount points, prepaids, and/or subordinate mortgage liens that have been seasoned for at least one (1) year. For a junior lien that is an equity line of credit, the seasoning requirement shall be applied to the date of the most recent draw against the equity line unless the draws were less than $2000 (the total draws cannot exceed a total of $2000 in the last 12 months). If a subordinate lien (including equity lines) is to be paid off in the refinance transaction, it must be seasoned for at least one (1) year; otherwise, the transaction will be considered a cash-out refinance and not eligible as a rate term refinance. This includes, but is not limited to, home improvement liens evidenced by a Materialmens or Mechanics lien on the title binder. Key Loan Program Page 22 of 109

23 Refinances, Continued Rate/Term Refinance, (continued) If secondary financing is not seasoned, it may be included in the refinance if the second lien was incurred at the original purchase of the property (evidenced by a copy of Settlement statement from the original purchase). or the second was used for documented home improvements. If the second was used for home improvements and is not seasoned, the borrower must provide copies of the cancelled checks and receipts and/or a copy of the contract specifying the total of the improvements (if the borrower contracted the work). The appraisal should support the value of the improvements. The borrower cannot receive more than the following in cash at closing: loan amounts </= $1,000,000 will be limited to two thousand dollars ($2,000), OR loan amounts > $1,000,000 will be limited to five thousand dollars ($5,000). Spousal/Partner Buy-Out and Inherited Properties Temporary buydowns are not eligible for loans that involve spousal buyouts. Refinancing that results from a divorce settlement or dissolution of a domestic partnership in which one spouse is required to buy out the interests of the other spouse or any other refinancing which an owner buys out the interest of another owner may be treated as a rate/term refinance transaction if the following conditions are satisfied: the property must be the borrower s primary residence (Parties who inherit an interest in the property do not have to satisfy this requirement.), the property must be a one (1) unit property, the property must have been jointly owned by all parties for at least 12 months preceding the date of the mortgage application (Parties who inherit an interest in the property do not have to satisfy this requirement.), all parties must be able to demonstrate that they occupied the property as their primary residence, by providing an acceptable source of verification such as a driver s license, bank statement, credit card bill, utility bill, etc. that was mailed to the individual at the address of the subject property (Parties who inherit an interest in the property do not have to satisfy this requirement.), a copy of the divorce decree or settlement agreement must be provided as verification of the terms of the spousal buyout, for a partner buyout, all parties must sign a written agreement that states the terms of the property transfer and the proposed disposition of the proceeds from the refinancing transaction, the party who is buying out the other parties interest must be able to qualify for the mortgage under standard underwriting guidelines, purchase money seconds as well as non-purchase money seconds may be paid off through this transaction and remain a rate/term refinance, the borrower cannot receive any cash back at closing, and payoff to the spouse/partner must be reflected on the Settlement statement. Key Loan Program Page 23 of 109

24 Refinances, Continued Rate/Term Refinance, (continued) SunTrust Portfolio to SunTrust Portfolio Rate/Term Refinance Transactions Declining market reductions to the maximum LTV/TLTV are waived for rate/term refinance transactions when the borrower s current loan is in the SunTrust portfolio. Notes: Prior SunTrust Portfolio transactions on condotels are not eligible. If the original loan closed in the name of an LLC, it may be eligible for the declining market LTV/TLTV reduction waiver, but must be guaranteed by an individual. It is acceptable if the occupancy type on the new loan is NOT the same as the occupancy type on the original loan. If the original first mortgage lien was on an investment property and the borrower discloses that the property is now a primary residence or second home, evidence of the property currently being a primary residence or second home must be documented in the loan file. Condominium and PUD reviews are not required. All other published Key Loan program guidelines apply. The SunTrust Portfolio Loan Lookup Tool must be used to determine if a loan is an eligible SunTrust Portfolio loan. Click here to access the SunTrust Portfolio Loan Lookup Tool. Users must enter the borrower s current SunTrust loan number into this tool, press Enter and the tool will return either a SunTrust Portfolio response if the loan is an eligible loan, or the tool will return a Not SunTrust Portfolio response if the loan is NOT eligible for the declining market LTV/TLTV reduction waiver. If the loan is eligible, a copy of the results must be placed in the loan file prior to submission to Underwriting. References: See Section 1.09: Declining Market Guidelines of the Correspondent Seller Guide for additional information. See the Maximum Loan-to-Value (LTV) subtopic in the Loan Terms topic for additional information. Tangible Benefit Form or Appropriate Documentation Required Reference: See Section 1.35: Compliance Overview for the requirement information and a sample of the form. Key Loan Program Page 24 of 109

25 Secondary Financing General TLTV is the total loan-to-value of the first AND second mortgage to the sales price/value of the property (if second is HELOC, the total available credit line is used to calculate TLTV). If secondary financing is subordinated, a copy of the note, and if the second is a HELOC, a copy of the financing agreement terms on the HELOC is required for the loan file. Note: In lieu of the second mortgage note (or financing agreement) a letter from the lender, on their letterhead, may be obtained only if the subordinate lien is reported on the credit report. The letter must disclose the terms of the secondary financing and confirm if the second lien is subject to a prepayment penalty and if so, outline the terms (i.e., prepayment period). Acceptable title evidence must be obtained showing all secondary financing recorded and clearly subordinate to the first lien. Secondary financing must have regular monthly payments of principal or interest only and payments must be included in the debt-to-income ratio. The interest rate must be at a market rate. Institutional second mortgages are allowed. Seller held and privately held second mortgages are not allowed. Secondary financing cannot be subject to wraparound terms. Secondary financing (new or existing) which could impose a penalty for prepayment is not acceptable unless: The subordinate financing is: originated in conjunction with the first mortgage, or left in place at the origination of the first mortgage, so long as the subordinate financing is in the form of a home equity line of credit (HELOC), and is re-subordinated to the first mortgage. the maximum term of the prepayment penalty period does not exceed three years from the note date of the subordinate mortgage, and the maximum prepayment penalty, does not exceed the lesser of 1% of the unpaid principal balance of the subordinate mortgage note at the time of prepayment, or $500.00, or the prepayment penalty clause has lapsed (for a HELOC or closed-end second mortgage) Notes: Valid for one-unit primary residences and one-unit second homes only. A prepayment penalty is a charge imposed for paying all or part of the transaction s principal before the date on which the principal is due, other than a waived, bona fide third-party charge that the lender imposes if the borrower prepays all of the transaction s principal sooner than 36 months after loan closing. Recouped fees may be deemed a prepayment penalty under state laws, in which case the second loan/line may not be eligible for subordination. Key Loan Program Page 25 of 109

26 Secondary Financing, Continued General, (continued) Monthly payment must, at a minimum, meet the interest due. If the rate is variable, payments must be constant every 12 months. Secondary financing cannot have negative amortization. Variable payments are acceptable if one (1) or more of the following applies: The first mortgage is an ARM (regardless of the initial fixed rate period), or The second mortgage is a HELOC. New Secondary Financing For loans that are within the 80%/80% LTV/TLTV and $1,000,001 - $1,500,000 loan amount tier, new secondary financing is not eligible on either purchase or rate/term refinance transactions. Reference: See the Maximum Loan-to-Value (LTV) subtopic in the Loan Terms topic for additional information. SunTrust Mortgage accepts secondary financing with a balloon payment in less than five years after the note date of the first lien. The following guidelines apply: We do not require actual payoff of the account, but the client does need sufficient assets available to pay off the outstanding balance in addition to the required funds to complete the transaction. An underwriting team lead or an underwriting manager must review these loan transactions. Use the account information from the credit report to determine eligibility unless other documentation in the loan file reflects information that is more current. Key Loan Program Page 26 of 109

27 Secondary Financing, Continued Existing Secondary Financing SunTrust Mortgage accepts secondary financing with a balloon payment in less than five years after the note date of the first lien. The following guidelines apply: We do not require actual payoff of the account, but the client does need sufficient assets available to pay off the outstanding balance in addition to the required funds to complete the transaction. An underwriting team lead or an underwriting manager must review these loan transactions. Use the account information from the credit report to determine eligibility unless other documentation in the loan file reflects information that is more current. The existing lender on secondary financing cannot have the ability to call the loan due within the first five (5) years after closing on this loan. Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) TLTV is the total loan-to-value of the first AND second mortgage to the sales price/value of the property (if second is HELOC, the total available credit line is used to calculate TLTV). The repayment terms for secondary financing may provide for variable payments. The terms of the HELOC may also provide a balloon or call option within the first five years after the note date of the first mortgage. HELOC transactions must be qualified using the greater of 1% of the full line amount or the payment as reflected on the credit report or the borrower s monthly HELOC statement. On a simultaneous purchase with a concurrent HELOC, any unutilized portion of the HELOC requires a rescission period. The borrower MAY NOT access any non-disbursed funds until the rescission period has expired. Key Loan Program Page 27 of 109

28 Secondary Financing, Continued Documenting a Modified HELOC Lenders in some cases must reduce the available line of credit on a HELOC to meet the new first mortgage s TLTV and the HTLTV requirements. Obtain one of the following forms of documentation to show a modified line amount for a HELOC: 1. A complete and recorded Modification Agreement (fully executed by the HELOC lender and all borrowers under the HELOC). 2. In the event the recorded modification agreement is not back from recordation, an unrecorded modification agreement fully executed reflecting the instrument number or other evidence of submission for recordation stamped by the recorders office (certified by the clerk of court). 3. A written agreement between the HELOC lender and the borrower agreeing to the reduction in the credit line amount to a specific amount as of a particular date. All borrowers must sign the written agreement. 4. A cover letter from the HELOC lender on company letterhead reflecting a signature from the appropriate company representative that includes confirmation of the reduced credit line to a specific amount as of a specific date, along with evidence of the borrower s request/consent to the reduction (preferably in writing). Note: Obtain items 1 or 2 for the best evidence of documenting this change whenever possible. Items 3 and 4 are acceptable when the first two are not available. In this case, it is mandatory to maintain appropriately signed documentation. If you cannot obtain one of the above forms of documentation, use the original line amount of the HELOC to calculate the TLTV/HTLTV for the new first mortgage. Key Loan Program Page 28 of 109

29 Geographic Restrictions Information The following table shows the geographic restrictions. State Alaska Florida Georgia Illinois Maryland Michigan Minnesota Nevada New Mexico New York Ohio Rhode Island Restriction Properties located in the state of Alaska are not eligible for the Key Loan Program. Properties located in the state of Florida are not eligible for the Key Loan Program. Georgia Power leasehold properties are not eligible. As a result of state legislation, the following guidelines apply: For fully amortizing ARM loans, the borrower MUST be qualified at the greater of the product qualifying rate or the fully amortizing, fully indexed rate. As a result of state legislation, the following guidelines apply: For fully amortizing ARM loans, the borrower MUST be qualified at the greater of the product qualifying rate or the fully amortizing, fully indexed rate. Properties located in the state of Michigan are not eligible for the Key Loan Program. As a result of state legislation, the following guidelines apply: For fully Amortizing 7/1 & 10/1 ARM loans, the borrower must be qualified at the greater of the Note rate or the fully amortizing, fully indexed rate. Properties located in the state of Nevada are not eligible for the Key Loan Program. As a result of state legislation, all ARM loans must be qualified at the fully indexed (index + margin), fully amortizing rate. Properties located in the state of New York are not eligible for the Key Loan Program. Properties located in the state of Ohio are not eligible for the Key Loan Program. Properties located in the state of Rhode Island are not eligible for the Key Loan Program. Key Loan Program Page 29 of 109