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Document Updates
FHA Appliance Form
The following changes were made to the FHA Appliance Form:
- Update of the Preparer section to a fillable format
- Removal of the lender signature requirement
As of today, September 15, 2025, the Lender Toolkit, Forms Guide and Glossary and commitment system contain the updated FHA Appliance Form.
DPL and DPL Plus Resources
We updated the DPL and DPL Plus Eligibility Worksheet and the Downpayment and Closing Cost Loan Comparison Chart with the new construction housing ratio guidance. The estimated property tax after completion should be used in the Borrower’s housing ratio/DTI calculation. The forms have been updated in the Lender Toolkit and the Forms Guide and Glossary as of today.
Reminder: U.S. Bank Funding Fee Increase
U.S. Bank Home Mortgage - HFA Division announced that for new loan reservations on or after September 15, 2025, the Housing Finance Agency Funding Fee is increasing from $400 to $475. The funding fee is incorporated into the Minnesota Housing interest rate. Do not charge this fee to the borrower.
We updated the Lock, Fee, and SRP Guide in the Lender Toolkit and the Forms Guide and Glossary as of today. Visit AllRegs and see SEL-2025-030: Upcoming Changes: Fee Schedule Updates (08/15/25) for more information.
Upcoming Training Opportunities - Register Today!
Thursday, September 18
9-10:30 a.m.
We invite you to join us for an energizing discussion about a growing path for future homebuyers. In this webinar, you’ll learn about this forward-thinking design, built to offer an affordable path to homeownership for some borrowers, as well as hear about available financing options with down payment opportunities for these homes. Reserve your spot now!
Thursday, October 23
9-10:30 a.m.
Do you want to boost your knowledge of Minnesota Housing's Fix Up home improvement loan program? Or do you want to learn how Fix Up can help you serve more clients? This training is designed both for new Fix Up lenders and experienced lenders wanting a refresher, as well as curious lenders who don't yet offer Fix Up. This webinar will cover key features of the program, borrower and property eligibility, and permanent home improvements eligible for Fix Up financing.
Monthly Update & Hot Topics Call
The Monthly Update & Hot Topics Call is open for everyone to attend. During these calls we review recent Minnesota Housing updates and important information to help you originate and process our loans. Lenders are welcome to submit questions or topics to discuss on the call. This is a great venue to have more in-depth discussion on advance topics.
Register for the 2025 calls.
When you register, you will be signed up for all sessions in the series but can attend the sessions that work for you. Most calls occur on the second Thursday of the month from 9-10 a.m. Central time.
2025 Schedule:
- October 9
- November 13
- December 11
Questions?
You can reach the Partner Solutions Team at 651.296.8215 or 800.710.8871 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on business days.
About Minnesota Housing
Minnesota Housing, the state’s housing finance agency, works to provide access to safe, stable and accessible housing Minnesotans can afford in a community of their choice. In 2024, we distributed $1.96 billion in resources and served 73,650 households. Visit our website to learn more.
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