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SmartBuy™ DPA Updates & Product Announcements

Stay informed with the latest SmartBuy™ DPA updates, pricing changes, and product news from Click n’ Close™ Correspondent Lending (formerly Mid America Mortgage). Below, you’ll find updates to our forgivable and repayable DPA guidelines, shared appreciation mortgage option, and other key announcements—all designed to help you better serve today’s borrower.

June 1, 2025

Correspondent Angle - June 2025 Edition

Click n’ Close™ announces LLPA and pricing updates across all SmartBuy™ DPA products, eNote delivery expansion, improved funding letter process, and ongoing rollout of the Click n’ File portal to streamline document delivery. Website enhancements and high loan volume operations updates also included.

May 1, 2025

Correspondent Angle - May 2025 Edition

New lock expiration rules, state-specific LLPA credits, eNote delivery now accepted, and Click n’ File portal launch for faster SmartBuy™ loan processing.

June 25, 2024

SmartBuy™ DPA Program & Pricing Update

5.0% forgivable option suspended; new LLPA credit for 680+ repayable loans; Shared Appreciation Mortgage launched; 203K added; Lock & Shop expanded.

November 10, 2023

SmartBuy™ DPA Program Enhancements

New rate structure for forgivable and repayable loans, 8.750% pricing tier, 60-day locks, and revised second lien note rate.

November 10, 2023

Sample SmartBuy™ Rate Sheet

Supports Nov. 10 program changes with pricing by DPA type. Includes 5.0% tier and LLPA adjustments.

August 29, 2023

SmartBuy™ DPA Program Revisions

Updates include lower FICO for manufactured homes, blended credit scores, and removal of high balance loans for forgivable DPA.

March 31, 2023

Program Changes & Servicing Update

Key updates: new rate sheet format, shorter lock terms, removal of NY eligibility, and final doc delivery policy.

March 1, 2023

Expanded SmartBuy™ DPA Flexibility

Higher CLTV, new amortization options, reduced LLPA for buydowns, and manual underwriting exceptions for forgivable loans.

December 2, 2022

SmartBuy™ DPA Amount Increased

DPA max increased to $726,200, repayable note rate raised to 8.99%, and new 2-1 buydown LLPA added.

August 26, 2022

New Repayable SmartBuy™ Option

Launched new repayable second lien, increased max loan amount, lower LLPAs, and MERS registration flexibility.

 June 27, 2022

Company Rebrand & Servicing Division

Mid America Mortgage rebranded as Click n’ Close™ to focus on mortgage tech and correspondent lending. Launched in-house servicing.

March 30, 2022

Product Expansion: Lower FICO, More Eligibility

Updates: lower FICO min, new LLPAs, sub-$250K payups, and manufactured homes now eligible.

September 28, 2021

Policy Reminders for Forgivable SmartBuy™

Clarified LTV, lock expiration, and Freddie Mac LP Advisor response requirements for FHA.

July 26, 2021

Updated Forgivable DPA Terms

5-year forgiveness structure, 650 min FICO, new lock extension rules, and second lien collateral process updates.

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