2. We offer TWO chenoa products
Feature
Chenoa Advantage
Chenoa Edge
1st:
FHA Conforming only
FHA Conforming only
2nd:
8% rate 10 year fully amortized
Compensation
Borrower or Lender Paid – not to exceed 3% in point and fees –include Essex 1095
Borrower or Lender Paid – not to exceed 3% in point and fees – include Essex $1095
1st Time Homebuyer
Not required (but may not own any other property when our loan closes)
Not Required (may own other property at closing)
DTI
50%
DU approval (56.99%)
FICO SCORE
640+
Max Income
115% of AMI – check with AE to help you calculate the income.
No Income Restrictions
Property & Lending States
1 unit, SFR, Condo, PUD
(All states where Essex is approved)
States not approved IL, MS, NY, SD, WY)
1-2 units, SFR, Condo PUD (income can be used on 2nd unit at 75%) (All states where Essex is approved)States not approved IL, MS, NY, SD, WY)
Sales Price Restrictions
None
Non Occupant Co borrower or Cosigner
Not allowed
Allowed
W2 program
Allowable if salaried and 1 unit
Allowable if salaried and 1 unit only
Limit of how many loans can be submitted to Essex Mortgage
No limit
MCC’S (CA, TX, NV only)Friday, September 07, 2018MCC
Allowed – Add to Income – There is an additional fee that requires to be disclosed, depending on which state - contact your AE.
Allowed – Add to income – There is an additional fee that requires to be disclosed depending on which state – contact your AE

3. Pre-purchase counseling for borrowers with “DECISION” credit scores 620-639
Pre-purchase counseling must be completed prior to close by borrowers that have a FICO SCORE Anyone above 639 is not required to take the class.
The loan must be locked at Essex before a borrower can register. A loan can be locked once you have approval and the appraisal has been reviewed by underwriter.
Borrowers can then sign up for the training at (link: 
 Borrower may also choose to call and schedule pre-purchase counseling via telephone using the following toll free call number:    Borrowers should be instructed schedule their pre-purchase counseling within 14 to 21 days prior to closing to allow sufficient time for scheduling the appointment and completing the counseling session prior to closing.

4. PROGRAM LOCKING & Program fees
PROGRAM LOCKING & Program fees any fee below affects the 3% point and fees test.
Loan must be locked by 1:00 PM, PST
All PTD’s must be cleared before locking.
$1095 to Essex
Advantage: Lender paid if meets 3% points and fees –It may be best to disclose your Lender comp in case you have to switch to Borrower paid.
Edge – Lender paid if it meets 3% points and fees –It may be best to disclose your Lender comp in case you have to switch to Borrower paid.
Program hits, i.e. FICO score and loan amount hits also go toward points and fees.
You may charge a third party Contract Processing Fee max $1000 if it passes 3% test.
Programs Codes:
Advantage: 1st: FHA CHRA
2ND: CHRA
Edge: 1st FHA 3030CH
2ND: 4030CHDPA .

5. SAMPLE RATE SHEET FOR CHENOA ADVANTAGE

6. Sample rate sheet for chenoa edge

7. Secondary Financing on 1003

8. Declarations page of 1003

9. Secondary Financing –DO/DU
Page 2-Types, Terms, & Property
Page 7-Transaction Details

10. Calculating Area Median Income
Go to the HUD Area Median Income Site. This can be found online at:

11. Select the state, select the county, click the button “View County Calculations”

12. Always begin at 1-4 people living in the house,  2 people always use 4, 3 people always use 4.. you get the idea, that’s why 4 is in bold as you begin there J
LOS ANGELES COUNTY here are sample income limits, LA County at min the income limit is 111,435 for 1 to 4 people in household
The 1-4 person household very low income is $48,450 x 2= $96,900 and if you multiply that number by 115% the result is $111,435 for a household of 1-4 persons.
The 6 person household very low income is $56,200 x 2 = $112,400 and if you multiply that number by 115% the result is $129,260 for a household of 6 persons.
The 8 person household very low income is $64,000 x 2 = $128,000 and if you multiply that number by 115% the result is $147,200for a household of 8 persons

13. Next Steps…
Process your loan file as usual (upload 1st& 2nd – 2 loan numbers)
1st: FHA guidelines (okay to use FHA submission sheet); submit complete file.
2nd : Submit 1003 with loan amount of 2nd – and submission sheet (nothing else)
Programs Codes:
Advantage: 1st: FHA CHRA
2ND: CHRA
Edge: 1st FHA 3030CH
2ND: 4030CHDPA
Advise of both loan numbers when uploaded.
We approve – We fund!