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HMDA and construction loan modifications

Question: 
A construction loan was converted to permanent financing by means of a loan modification agreement (sometimes called a change in terms agreement). Is this an extension of credit reportable for HMDA as of 1/1/2018?
Answer: 

It is important to delve into the detail of the transaction to determine whether it is HMDA reportable. While modifications are not HMDA reportable, there is an exception for NY CEMA transactions, which can be used in many types of transactions. Also, a construction loan that “automatically” converts to permanent financing is not excluded as temporary financing. For that reason, it is important to understand the financial institution’s practices and whether your modifications from construction to permanent financing are effectively the equivalent of a construction/permanent loan.
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First published on 07/30/2017

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