Amendment Reinstating ‘‘Grandfather’’ Exceptions to Restrictions on Private Transfer Fee Covenants

Published Date

03/17/2026

Number

RIN-2590-AB61

Group

Fannie Mae

Federal Home Loan Banks

Freddie Mac

CFR

12 CFR Part 1228

CFR Description

12 CFR Part 1228—Restrictions On the Acquisition Of, Or Taking Security Interests In, Mortgages On Properties Encumbered By Certain Private Transfer Fee Covenants And Related Securities

Amendment Reinstating ‘‘Grandfather’’ Exceptions to Restrictions on Private Transfer Fee Covenants Final Rule - Correction

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sara L. Todd, Assistant General Counsel, Office of General Counsel (OGC), (202) 649-3527, sara.todd@fhfa.gov, Federal Housing Finance Agency, 400 Seventh Street SW, Washington, DC 20219. This is not a toll-free number. The mailing address is: Federal Housing Finance Agency, Fourth Floor, 400 Seventh Street SW, Washington, DC 20219. For TTY/TRS users with hearing and speech disabilities, dial 711 and ask to be connected to the contact number above.

SUMMARY: The Federal Housing Finance Agency published a Final Rule; Technical Amendment document in the Federal Register on March 17, 2026, regarding Correcting Amendment Reinstating ‘‘Grandfather’’ Exceptions to Restrictions on Private Transfer Fee Covenants. The ACTION: line of the Final Rule; Technical Amendment document incorrectly stated that the Final Rule was requesting public comments, however, the Final Rule; Technical Amendment document is not requesting public comments. This correction removes ‘‘request for comments’’ from the ACTION: line of the Final Rule; Technical Amendment document.