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Bulletin: SLS2007011
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Bulletin: SLS2007011
Dear Associates:
This Bulletin supplements our Bulletin SLS2007008 titled "Prohibited Source of Down Payment Assistance."
A recent court case temporarily enjoined the enforcement of HUD’s recent rule regarding down payment assistance, pending a hearing set for February 2008; however, this litigation is not final and the status of the rule may change. Updates regarding the status of this rule can be obtained from HUD or from commercial sources, such as www.getdownpayment.com and/or www.dpanews.com.
All future inquiries regarding down payment assistance should be directed to HUD or to the lender making the loan. The current contact person at HUD is Margaret Burns, Director, Office of Single Family Program Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington DC 20410; (202) 708-2121.
In situations where there is down payment assistance, please advise the lender and obtain the lender’s written consent.
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References
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- Exceptions Manual:
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- Forms:
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