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Language Translation Disclosure

FHFA, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac have created a Language Translation Disclosure for borrowers about language-related services for mortgage transactions. The Disclosure states that the loan transaction is likely to be conducted in English and that not all communications related to a mortgage transaction will be in the borrower's preferred language. It refers borrowers to the multi-lingual housing counseling services that may be available from HUD-approved housing counseling agencies.

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Lenders, servicers, housing counseling agencies, and other parties may customize the disclosure with their own logo and formatting. To customize disclosures, click here: Language Translation Disclosure templates​.

 

​ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRANSLATION DISCLOSURE
Notice to Borrowers about Language

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Your mortgage loan transaction is likely to be conducted in English. The information you receive and the official documents you will sign will likely be in English.

We want you to understand the transaction. Translations may be available to complement the English language documents. These documents are to help you understand the transaction. Your lender or servicer may not be able to provide you with translation services or translated documents.

Language assistance and resources may also be available through housing counseling agencies approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). You can find a list of HUD-approved housing counseling agencies at www.hud.gov/counseling.

  1. Select "hou​sing counseling agency" near you, then select your state.
  2. To locate housing counseling agencies in your area that speak your language, select "Click here to narrow your search" and select a language.
  3. Or, call HUD at 800-569-4287 for help in finding a counselor.

Information about housing counselors is also available at www.consumerfinance.gov/find-a-housing-counselor. 

 

​LEGAL DISCLAIMER
This Mortgage Translations clearinghouse is intended to serve as a resource for institutions serving consumers with limited proficiency in English. The material presented is for informational purposes only. FHFA is not liable for any inaccuracies in translated materials or misunderstandings due to language usage or dialect. The Mortgage Translations clearinghouse may include material created by parties other than FHFA. While the Mortgage Translations clearinghouse provides a centralized location for relevant materials and information, FHFA does not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of any such third-party materials and information. Recent updates to third-party materials and information may not be reflected immediately on the Mortgage Translations clearinghouse. ​​

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Last updated:  December 2, 2022​​