Net Tangible Benefit Form
The Net Tangible Benefit Form for FHA Streamline loans has been updated to reflect all potential methods of meeting the current FHA Net Tangible Benefit requirement. The updated form has been uploaded to guidelines and can be found HERE. This version of the form should be used going forwards.

Clarification of FHA Definition of “Family Member”
In all instances where FHA uses the term “Family Member”, it is defined as any of the following:

Child: defined as any son, stepson, daughter, stepdaughter, or foster child
Parent: including step-parents and foster parents
Grandparent: including step-grandparents and foster grandparents
Sibling: defined as any brother, stepbrother, sister, or stepsister
Uncle
Aunt
Legally adopted son or daughter, including a child who is placed with the borrower by an authorized agency for legal adoption
Spouse or domestic partner
In-Laws: defined as any son-in-law, daughter-in-law, father-in-law, mother-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law of the borrower

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