VA issued Circular 26-22-02 (Circular), announcing updates to the Counseling Checklist for Military Homebuyers form (VA Form 26-0592). Per the Circular, VA Form 26-0592 has been updated to include information pertaining to recent changes in VA home loan policy and law. Specifically, the checklist now explains how Veterans with a pre-discharge claim pending can pursue exemption from the VA funding fee. The updated checklist also includes direction for active-duty service members awarded the Purple Heart to provide documentation of the award to be considered for VA funding fee exemption. The changes announced in the Circular are effective immediately.
Click to view the VA Circular 26-22-02: https://www.tenaco.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/VA-Circular-26-22-02-01-11-22.pdf
