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the client has reviewed the policy in the file Clients that choose to opt -out and not share their <br />information with affiliated third -parties cannot be uploaded into the DCS for payment. <br />4. Documentation of DTI. Using the verified budget, the Contractor will calculate the back end <br />DTI ratio. The back end DTI ratio is the ratio of the borrower's total monthly debt payments <br />to the borrower's Monthly Gross Income. A standard for calculating back end DTI is included <br />in the Counseling Protocol on the NFMC members' website. A document indicating the <br />calculation must be in the file, as well as evidence of income and debt. A credit report is not <br />sufficient to calculate the DTI ratio, as income must also be validated. <br />S. Update on Verified Budget. Contractor will document borrower's ability to keep to crisis <br />and/or long-term budget whichever was discussed during Level 4a counseling. This can <br />include but is not limited to; new documentation to verify budget, mortgage statement or credit <br />report showing timely payments to the trial modification or a copy of the client's permanent <br />modifications dated after the initial Level 4a counseling session. <br />6. Status of Borrower's Modified Loan. Contractor must verify status of borrower's <br />payment(s) on modified loan. Proof of this includes, but is not limited to, a current mortgage <br />statement that details the status of the client's payments, communication from the servicer <br />regarding the loan, or a copy of the credit report verifying the client's timeliness of payments. <br />7. Progress against Action Plan. Contractor must document borrowers' progress against the <br />Action Plan developed during the first visit. Counselor notes or narrative could meet part of <br />this requirement, as could a credit report pulled to ensure the client is paying their debt(s).on <br />time. An updated crisis or long-term budget reflecting that the client is on track will also meet <br />part of this requirement, but the Contractor must also address specific steps in the Action Plan <br />and if the client has met them. If a narrative is used, it should be clear that it is pertaining to <br />the progress against the Action Plan. <br />In order to report a client as having received Level 4b counseling, the following documents must be <br />in the file: authorization, disclosure, privacy policy, documentation of DTI, update on verified <br />budget, status of borrower's modified loan, and progress against Action Plan. <br />The Contractor must certify that all NFMC clients are owner -occupants of their homes at the <br />time they receive counseling. By existing statute, NFMC clients must be owner -occupants of <br />single-family (one- to four -unit) properties with mortgages in default or in danger of default. <br />The Contractor is responsible for ensuring proper documentation exists in client files. The <br />Contractor cannot receive payment for a client until after all the required actions for the level have <br />occurred and have been documented accordingly. <br />Maximum Payout: <br />If the client has aback -end DTI ratio at or above 55%, the Contractor is eligible to receive a maximum <br />payout of $450.00 (the sum of Level 4a and Level 4b fees). <br />If the client does not have a back -end DTI ratio at or above 55%, the Contractor is eligible to receive <br />a maximum payout of $450.00 (the sum of Level 1 and Level 2). <br />{00024811-1} <br />Page 32 of 39 <br />