Policy Exceptions
Policy exceptions can involve an otherwise creditworthy applicant who needs special consideration. Examples are when the loan size, loan-to-value ratio, or amortization term exceed Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac guidelines. Since they cannot be sold on the secondary market, these types of loans would have to stay in the lender's portfolio. Manual underwriting will allow the lender to make a judgmental approval based on the borrower's financial strength, rather than an automated computer model.