$750 Customer Retention Credit – Don’t Forget This Important Step
GMFS is now offering a $750 customer retention credit to existing GMFS customers *Effective with NEW locks. In order to qualify as an existing GMFS Customer, borrower must have an active mortgage with GMFS. To receive lender credit existing mortgage…
Best Practices in Optimal Blue
Check for PIW and Compare Price on All Loans with these Best Practice Tips Check for Property Inspection Waiver (PIW) It is always a best practice to run your AUS through DU AND LPA to determine if your borrower is…
$750 Customer Retention Credit
GMFS is now offering a $750 customer retention credit to existing GMFS customers *Effective with NEW locks. In order to qualify as an existing GMFS Customer, borrower must have an active mortgage with GMFS. To receive lender credit existing mortgage…
New OB GMFS Servicer Toggle
Effective Immediately Optimal Blue has changed how to enter the data related to current servicer. You will now see a toggle on your landing page that says “GMFS Servicer” Y/N. It will default to No. Any previous locks will not…
Now Accepting all VISA Types on Conforming Loans
GMFS is Now Accepting all VISA Types on Conforming Loans Citizenship Requirements Borrowers must meet the following requirements: Each borrower on the loan must have a valid Social Security number Each borrower must have a valid VISA Employment authorization document…
GMFS Announces BESTX Mortgage Insurance
BESTX Mortgage Insurance GMFS is excited to announce the release of Optimal Blue’s new BESTX Mortgage Insurance quotes! This will enable you to easily VIEW and COMPARE quotes from our qualified MI provides we offer in a single view! Optimal…
Fannie Update – Homebuyer Education & Rental Income
GMFS breaks down latest Fannie updates Login to TPO Connect to access the Homebuyer Education and Rental Income Property flyer Homebuyer Education New policy- At least one Borrower must complete Homebuyer Education for the following transactions: If ALL Borrowers are…
Change to GMFS Payoff Quote Process
To better align ourselves with the industry, GMFS will be updating our policy to no longer net the escrow balance of the loan from the final payoff quote that is generated. Effective October 1, 2019, all payoff quotes produced by…
GMFS Change to VA Cashout Loans
After reviewing additional clarification of Ginnie Mae APM 19-05 and Chapter 24 of the Ginnie Mae Guide, GMFS will cap ALL High LTV VA Cashout loans at 90%. This is an update to our August 14, 2019 announcement (below for…
Tools to Help Your Borrowers with Student Loan Debt
GMFS Can Help With Student Loan Debt! Student loan debt is one of the reasons many borrowers believe they would not qualify for a mortgage today. GMFS is here to help get these borrowers qualified. We’ve got tools for you…
Update & Changes to HomeReady and Home Possible
Update & Changes – HomeReady® & Home Possible® Fannie and Freddie have recently updated requirements for their HomeReady and Home Possible programs. Changes to Income Limits Income Limits for the HomeReady and Home Possible Programs are now 80% of AMI…
Marketing Tools for Partners
We are interested in the success of your business and are focused on providing industry-leading tools and resources that allow you to close more loans faster! Our flyers are fully-customizable and allow you to insert your logo/business card, company name,…
MI Rates and Master Policies
GMFS Offers Premium MI Pricing! By now all of the Mortgage Insurance companies have migrated away from MI rate cards to more fluid “risk based” pricing models. GMFS is pleased to offer the following MI companies with our Master Policy…
Freddie and FHA Product Updates
Product Update: Freddie & FHA A few important Freddie Mac and FHA guidelines have changed regarding Assets to Qualify, Second Home Property Eligibility, and FHA New Construction Home Warranty. View flyer for complete details. Questions? Contact your District Director!