Home Equity Conversion Mortgage for Lenders (HECM)
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HERMIT System & Resources
HERMIT System went live on October 9, 2012
Home Equity Reverse Mortgage Information Technology (HERMIT) System
FHA issued Mortgagee Letter 2012-17 announcing the launch of HERMIT, the online system for Home Equity Conversion Mortgages. The HERMIT User Guide is linked below and there are additional resources in the right column of this page.
The purpose of this web page is to provide information and resources to FHA-approved industry professionals who originate and service FHA Home Equity Conversion Mortgages under Section 255 of the National Housing Act.
To view HERMIT User Guide click on the link below:
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HERMIT Resources
- HERMIT Document Upload File Format
- HERMIT Vendor Upload File Format
- Help Desk and Access Form Instructions - To assist in the accuracy of the request please complete the application electronically.
- Access Form for Business Partners
- Access Form for FHA Staff and Contractors
- Access Form for SFTP Server Business Partners
- Access Form for SFTP Server Staff and Contractors