If an FHA case # has been ordered all you need to do is write your loan officer a letter stating you would like to have your case # transferred over to the new broker or lender. Then the new lender or broker can look up the current FHA case # by your SSN & address and request it from your former loan officer's company.
http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/hudclips/handbooks/hsgh/4000.2/40002c4HSGH.pdf
4-2 TRANSFERS OF CASE NUMBERS BETWEEN LENDERS.
A. New Lender. Lenders are expected to cooperate in the transfer of case numbers. At the request of a borrower, the case number is to be assigned to the new lender using the Case Transfer function in FHA Connection. The transferring lender is not entitled to a fee for the transfer of a streamline refinance case number, regardless of the stage of processing the loan is in. The transferring lender may be entitled to any lock-in fee collected from the borrower at the time of application. The transferring lender is required to provide the new lender with the appraisal but is not required to provide any processing documents. If processing documents are transferred, the fee for providing these documents is to be negotiated between the lenders. No separate charge to the borrower is authorized for this transfer.
http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/ref/sfhp2-17.cfm
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The transferring lender must make the transfer electronically utilizing FHA Connection. Only if extenuating circumstances exist, will HUD endorsement technicians transfer a case number to a new lender. In those instances, an assignment letter must be sent to the attention of an endorsement technician in the HUD Homeownership Center (HOC) to make the necessary changes in CHUMS, noting that this is an exception and stating the reason why the lender is unable to affect the transfer themselves.
If a lender will not transfer a case number, but the borrower wants to work with a new lender, the new lender should:
(1) Send the letter to the HOC specifically outlining the steps they have taken to accomplish the transfer;
(2) List what fees (if any) the original lender has requested;
(3) Provide a resolution to that request for payment for services, along with a letter signed by the borrower stating they want to work with the new lender.
If your borrower has requested a transfer in writing, the lender must comply with their request as outlined in HUD Handbook 4000.2, 4-2A. No separate charge(s) to the borrower are authorized for the transfer of case numbers.
If the transferring lender is uncooperative, prior to contacting HUD, your Branch Manager should attempt to resolve the situation.
Please see: HUD Handbook 4000.2, 4-2 for additional information regarding transfers of case numbers, appraisals and Master Appraisal Reports (MAR).
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