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FHA CATALYST: MULTIFAMILY APPLICATIONS MODULE

The FHA Catalyst: Multifamily Applications Module allows eligible Multifamily lenders to electronically submit applications for FHA insurance on multifamily properties through a secure, centralized, web-based portal. This is the first Multifamily module on the FHA Catalyst technology platform specifically for lenders participating in FHA’s Multifamily insurance programs.

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Module Technology Enhancements

Multifamily lenders previously submitted insurance applications – usually hundreds of pages – to FHA via stand-alone media, such as USB drives, with hard copies of these applications mailed as follow-up. Through FHA Catalyst, Multifamily lenders participating in FHA’s Multifamily Accelerated Processing (MAP) program can now use the module to:

  • Electronically submit insurance applications in a simplified, streamlined, and secure manner;
  • Eliminate the processing and mailing of hard copy applications; and
  • Access a dashboard to easily view and track all applications submitted.

FHA intends to further expand FHA Catalyst capabilities in the future to allow for the electronic submission of other documents required for FHA-insured Multifamily properties.

Lender Resources

FHA Catalyst Lender Access Request Form

To request access to submit applications electronically, download and complete the below form, and email the completed form to FHACatalystMF@hud.gov.

For user guidance and general instructions, refer to the Lender User Guide below.

Download the Access Request Form

FHA Catalyst Lender User Guide

For user guidance and general instructions, refer to the Lender User Guide below.

Download the Lender User Guide

Account and Technical Assistance

For account or technical assistance, contact the FHA Resource Center by emailing answers@hud.gov or calling 1-800-CALL-FHA.

FHA Catalyst Onboarding

Use of the FHA Catalyst: Multifamily Applications Module is now required for mortgage insurance pre-application and firm commitment application submissions by MAP Lenders, per HUD Mortgagee Letter 2021-26.

Lenders may request access to the FHA Catalyst: Multifamily Applications Module by completing the “FHA Catalyst Lender Access Request Form” under Lender Resources and emailing the completed form to FHACatalystMF@hud.gov. Multiple users may be included on one form. When a new account is created, the user will receive an email containing account log-in credentials.

For account issues or technical assistance, contact the FHA Resource Center by emailing answers@hud.gov or calling 1-800-CALL FHA (1-800-225-5342). Persons with hearing or speech impairments may access this number by calling the Federal Information Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339.

About FHA Catalyst

FHA has embarked on a multi-year IT modernization initiative, FHA Catalyst, which is already improving how mortgagees and their authorized users do business with FHA. FHA Catalyst is supported through a partnership between the HUD Chief Information Officer (CIO) and the HUD Federal Housing Commissioner. FHA Catalyst is a secure, flexible, cloud-based platform that will provide a modern, automated system for lenders, servicers, and other FHA program participants. FHA Catalyst enables FHA to more efficiently and effectively manage its programs and processes, benefiting the those who do business with FHA.