Each Enterprise’s covered programs, policies, and practices must align with the other Enterprise’s covered programs, policies, and practices.

Terms Used In 12 CFR 1248.3

  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.

(a) When aligning covered programs, policies, and practices, the Enterprises must consider:

(1) The effect of the alignment on TBA-eligible securities’ pricing and particularly on the prepayment speeds of mortgages underlying TBA-eligible MBS.

(2) Options that provide the greatest benefit for investors, lenders, and mortgage borrowers.

(b) [Reserved]