VA issued Circular 26-19-24, updating requirements with respect to loss mitigation letters sent to borrowers. Per the Circular, VA updated language that must be included in the loss mitigation letter to reflect the correct telephone number and email address for VA. VA also provided 3 options lenders and servicers may use to provide VA with confirmation that a loss mitigation letter was sent to the borrower. The updates become effective October 1, 2019.
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RHS Updates Monthly Electronic Status Reporting Codes
RHS issued a SFH Guaranteed Servicing Notice (Notice) announcing updated Electronic Status Reporting codes for mortgage servicers. Per the Notice, Default Status Code 10 was