RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing Corporation (RoundPoint) Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternative (HAFA) Program Matrix

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1 The Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) Program provides additional options to avoid costly foreclosures and offers incentives to borrowers, servicers and investors who utilize a pre-foreclosure sale or deed-in-lieu (DIL) to avoid foreclosure. HAFA alternatives are available to all HAMP-eligible borrowers who: 1) do not qualify for a Trial Period Plan; 2) do not successfully complete a Trial Period Plan; 3) miss at least two consecutive payment during a HAMP modification; or, 4) request a short sale or DIL.

2 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS All loans are reviewed according to investor guidelines and HAMP eligibility criteria. The Mortgage lien: 1st lien originated on or before January 1, UPB does not exceed HAMP limits: 1 Unit $729,750 2 Units $934,200 3 Units $1,129,250 4 Units $1,403,400 The mortgage loan is secured by a one- to four-unit property. The current market value must be less than the current principal balance on the mortgage loan. The mortgage loan is secured by a single family property that is either o Owner-occupied or o A rental property Occupied by a tenant Occupied by the borrower s legal dependent, parent or grandparent without rent being charged or collected Vacant and available for rent in accordance with the Rental Property Certification included in the Request for Mortgage Assistance Form. The Property: The property securing the mortgage loan has not been condemned or is not in such poor physical condition that is not habitable event if not condemned. The Homeowner: Mortgage loan must be delinquent or imminent default. Documented financial hardship (Hardship Affidavit/RMA) verifying the borrower has no sufficient liquid assets to make the monthly mortgage payments (for Servicemembers, this may include a Permanent Change of Station order). Borrower must not have been convicted within the last 10 years of felony larceny, theft, fraud, forgery, money laundering or tax evasion in connection with a mortgage or real estate transaction. The borrower must be a natural person. Mortgage loans made to or secured by properties owned by, corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies or other business entities are not eligible for assistance under HAMP.

3 DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS All Documentation must be completed for all borrowers or parties to the mortgage loan and all documentation must be less than 90 days old: Short Sale Notice (SSN): Completed MHA Request for Mortgage Assistance (RMA) form Non-Owner Occupant Certification (if applicable) Signed Dodd-Frank Certification form ( included in the RMA) Signed IRS Form 4506T/4506-EZ signed by all borrowers Copies of the most recent year tax returns Two copies of the most recent paycheck stubs, no more than 90 days old, Subordinate lien documentation, if applicable Additional documentation may be required HAFA Affidavit: Seller and the purchaser are required to execute prior to closing. Acknowledgement of Request for Short Sale (ARSS): Completed MHA Request for Mortgage Assistance (RMA) form Non-Owner Occupant Certification (if applicable) Signed Dodd-Frank Certification form ( included in the RMA) Signed IRS Form 4506T/4506-EZ signed by all borrowers Copies of the most recent year tax returns Two copies of the most recent paycheck stubs, no more than 90 days old, Subordinate lien documentation, if applicable Purchase contract Listing agreement HAFA Affidavit Copy of MLS report Additional documentation may be required Deed-in-Lieu (DIL) Completed MHA Request for Mortgage Assistance (RMA) form Signed Dodd-Frank Certification form ( included in the RMA) Signed IRS Form 4506T/4506-EZ signed by all borrowers Copies of the most recent year tax returns Two copies of the most recent paycheck stubs, no more than 90 days old, Subordinate lien documentation, if applicable Signed DIL agreement Additional documentation may be required

4 VALUATIONS RoundPoint will independently establish a property value and an approved list price. We will provide you with instructions regarding the list price and any permissible price reductions. The home's selling price may be based on either: Interior Broker Price Opinion (BPO) Appraisal Automated Valuation Model (AVM) Disputed Valuations Borrower must send a request to dispute the valuation and provide a separate valuation within 30 calendar days RoundPoint will complete an evaluation within 30 business days after receipt of the borrower s request. Price Reduction Borrower/selling agent must provide a follow-up every 30 business days regarding the listing activity, during the marketing period. Any price reductions and marketing period extensions will be reviewed by the investor. PAYMENTS DURING MARKETING PERIOD RoundPoint may require the borrower to make full or partial payments during the agreement period. The amount and timing of the payments required will be based on RoundPoint guidelines. DEED-IN-LIEU POLICY / SPECIAL PROGRAMS RoundPoint will allow for the DIL option, in accordance with MHA and investor guidelines. The DIL option will be included in the SSN or sent as a separate agreement. If the SSN expires and there are no extensions, the default option will be a DIL. AVERAGE TIMELINES RoundPoint will send an SSN or ARSS to borrower, upon request for HAFA. Borrower has 14 calendar days to return all required financial documents. RoundPoint will review the HAFA request and provide a decision or followup within 30 calendar days (subject to investor and mortgage insurance guidelines). Marketing Period- minimum 120 calendar days. Borrower/selling agent must submit the purchase contract within 3 business days of a signed and agreed offer. RoundPoint will provide a decision on the purchase offer within 10 business days of receipt of offer. Short sale closing- minimum of 45 calendar days from approval of the purchase contract.

5 CONTACT INFORMATION HAFA questions related to your loan and transaction status, contact us: Toll Free Number: to speak with your assigned representative. For your convenience, our offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 10:00 pm and Saturday from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm Eastern Time Zone. Assistance with understanding HAFA eligibility or a decision, you may contact the Homeowner s HOPE Hotline: Toll Free Number: HOPE ( ) The Homeowner s HOPE Hotline offers free HUD-certified counseling services and is available 24/7 in English and Spanish (other languages are available by appointment). Additional information can be found online: Correspondence: 5032 Parkway Plaza Blvd, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC Toll Free Fax number: THIRD PARTY VENDORS RoundPoint utilizes a third party vendor to provide valuations. For a list of the approved Appraisal Management Companies or BPO vendors, please contact us directly at The information contained herein is for the use of RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing Corporation customers ONLY. This information is subject to change. All requirements listed are for general purpose. For detailed information and requirements, please contact RoundPoint using the contact information supplied. Last Updated: December 2012