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6.1.2 Zero Fraud Tolerance

Fraud is the intentional misrepresentation of facts that are material to the underwriting decision on a loan. PHH has a zero tolerance policy on matters relating to fraud or misrepresentation. Verification of all information will occur, and if...

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6.1.3 Age of Documents
Information used to make the credit decision must be current. The maximum age of documents at closing is as follows:
Table 6-1
Information used to make the credit decision must be current. The maximum age of documents at closing is as follows:
Table 6-1
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6.1.4 Direct Written Verifications
Written verifications for employment, deposit accounts and/or mortgage/rental history (VOE/VOD/VOM) must pass directly between the lender and employer, financial institution, mortgagor/landlord, as applicable, without being handled by any third...

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6.1.5 Paystubs
PHH requires that all paystubs relied upon for income verification must meet all of the following criteria:
  • Clearly identify the borrower as the employee
  • Show the gross earnings and deductions for both year-to-date and the pay...

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6.1.6 Mortgage Insurance

Conventional Loans with LTVs greater than 80% require mortgage insurance, unless otherwise specified in product guidelines. Required coverage varies according to range of LTV, term of loan, loan type (fixed or ARM), loan product, and whether the...

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