When the servicer learns after the foreclosure sale date that a borrower has filed for bankruptcy, regardless of the date of the bankruptcy filing, the servicer must submit the Bankruptcy Notification Template to Fannie Mae’s SF CPM division (see F-4-02, List of Contacts) within two business days.
The following table describes when the servicer is responsible for selecting and monitoring the law firm to handle a bankruptcy proceeding identified after a foreclosure sale.
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If the bankruptcy is filed… |
And... |
Then the servicer… |
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after the foreclosure sale date |
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is not responsible for selecting and monitoring the law firm that will handle the post-foreclosure sale bankruptcy proceeding. |
| the filing is prior to redemption expiration or confirmation/ratification completion, as applicable |
is not responsible for selecting and monitoring the law firm that will handle the post-foreclosure sale bankruptcy proceeding unless notified to do so by Fannie Mae. |
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on or before the foreclosure sale date |
the servicer has confirmed the REOgram to Fannie Mae |
is responsible for selecting and monitoring the law firm that will handle the bankruptcy proceeding
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| the servicer has not confirmed the REOgram to Fannie Mae | is responsible for selecting and monitoring the law firm that will handle the bankruptcy proceeding. |
Related Announcements
The following table provides references to Announcements that are related to this topic.
| Announcements | Issue Date |
|---|---|
| Announcement SVC-2021-04 | July 14, 2021 |
| Announcement SVC-2019-06 | September 11, 2019 |
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July 13, 2016 |
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July 8, 2015 |