October 25, 2012
A reader asks, “Can you please explain what “endorsed” means? I started my FHA streamline refi process March 11, 2009 through Countrywide. In the meantime BoA purchased Countrywide and the refi wasn’t finalized until June 29, 2009. Its not my fault the process took so long, and I sincerely hope I am not losing out on a refi or decrease PMI because of their delays!”
This reader question most likely refers to FHA mortgagee letter HUDNo.12-045, which includes the following information about FHA Streamline Refinancing:
“…Acting Federal Housing (FHA) Commissioner Carol Galante announced significant price cuts to FHA