
VA Revises Chapter 9 of Servicer’s Handbook (M26-4)
VA revised chapter 9 of the Servicer’s Handbook (M26-4). Chapter 9 was retitled from “Refunds” to “VA Purchase”. Sections 9.01 and 9.02 were also updated
VA revised chapter 9 of the Servicer’s Handbook (M26-4). Chapter 9 was retitled from “Refunds” to “VA Purchase”. Sections 9.01 and 9.02 were also updated
VA issued Circular 26-23-10, Change 1, providing additional information regarding fees that may be charged to and paid by a person assuming a VA-guaranteed loan
VA issued Circular 26-24-05 authorizing in advance, as a local variance, an Assumption Locality Variance charge (Variance). Per the Circular, a lender may charge an
VA issued Circular 26-24-02 amending COVID-19 Home Retention Waterfall and COVID-19 Refund Modification requirements. Per the Circular, VA included a 40-year repayment term for a
VA issued Circular 26-23-25 to announce a temporary foreclosure moratorium for borrowers. The Circular strongly encourages servicers to establish a moratorium on initiating, continuing, and/or
VA revised Chapter 7, (Topic 7) of the Lender’s Handbook (M26-7). VA made the following changes: The revisions went into effect July 27, 2023. Click
VA revised chapter 4 of the Lender’s Handbook (M26-7). Chapter 4 (Topic 7) was revised to clarify that: The revisions are effective for all loan
VA extended the foreclosure moratorium for borrowers affected by the Maui wildfires. The foreclosure moratorium is extended through May 31, 2024. Click to view the
VA issued Circular 26-23-12, Change 1, amending COVID-19 Home Retention Waterfall and COVID-19 Refund Modification requirements. Per the Circular, VA amended Section 7(a)(2) of the
VA issued Circular 26-23-19 to amend funding fee exemption determinations and how refund requests should be submitted. The amended procedures are effective October 2, 2023.
Iowa passed a bill enacting provisions with respect to mortgage trigger leads. Under the bill, a financial institution may not use an unfair or deceptive
Idaho amending signature requirements with respect to homestead property. Under the bill, the homestead of a married person cannot be conveyed or encumbered by a
Maryland passed a bill requiring an assumption provision be included in a conventional home mortgage loans. Under the bill, a conventional home mortgage loan must