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A lender discovers an error in a loan file after selling it to Fannie Mae. The loan was missing required income documentation. What is Fannie Mae's most likely response?

Correct Answer

B) Require the lender to repurchase the defective loan

When loans sold to Fannie Mae are found to have material defects or missing required documentation, Fannie Mae typically requires the originating lender to repurchase the loan. This protects Fannie Mae from losses due to improperly underwritten loans.

Answer Options
A
Accept the loan as-is since the sale is final
B
Require the lender to repurchase the defective loan
C
Transfer the loan to Freddie Mac for processing
D
Convert the loan to a Ginnie Mae guaranteed loan

Why This Is the Correct Answer

When loans sold to Fannie Mae are found to have material defects or missing required documentation, Fannie Mae typically requires the originating lender to repurchase the loan. This protects Fannie Mae from losses due to improperly underwritten loans.

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