VA issued Circular 26-19-08, describing measures mortgagees may employ to provide relief to home loan borrowers affected by Alaska earthquakes. The measures include: the forbearance of loan payments; a 90 day foreclosure moratorium; the waiver of late charges; and the suspension of credit bureau and VA reporting. The Circular also encourages servicers to extend special forbearance to National Guard members that experience financial difficulties as a result of their service.

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FHA Waives Early Payment Default Review Requirements for Properties Impacted by California Wildfires
FHA issued a waiver regarding early payment default review requirements for properties impacted by the California wildfires. FHA currently requires lenders to select all early