Document Custodian
Fannie Mae
Updated 10-31-2026
Document Custodian
A financial institution that maintains custody of certain mortgage documents on behalf of Fannie Mae.
Fannie Mae Glossary of Terms
Fannie Mae · p. 13
FreddieMac
Updated 10-31-2026
Document Custodian
A Document Custodian is an institution that accepts delivery of, verifies and maintains the original Notes and assignments of the Security Instruments. As the context requires, references to "Document Custodian" include the Designated Custodian(s). A Document Custodian must satisfy the eligibility requirements described in Section 2202.1(b) and must enter into a Tri-Party Agreement as described in Section 2202.2 with the Seller/Servicer and Freddie Mac. For eMortgages, Freddie Mac approved third-party eNote custodians must also comply with the eligibility requirements of an eNote custodian as described in Section 1402.4. A Seller/Servicer may act as its own Document Custodian, as described in Section 2202.1(b), or a Document Custodian may be an Affiliate of the Seller/Servicer or an independent third-party entity, including a Designated Custodian.
FreddieMac Glossary
FreddieMac · p. 13
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