Archives For: VA
VA: Circular 26-20-40: Extended Foreclosure and Eviction Relief
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced extended foreclosure and eviction relief on properties secured by VA-guaranteed loans, including those previously secured by VA-guaranteed loans but currently in VA’s Real Estate Owned (REO) portfolio.
28 Dec 2020
Winter Storm Harold Brings Flooding, Tornadoes to Multiple States
Newsweek published a report detailing severe winter storm activity that affected several regions across the U.S.
25 Dec 2020
Southeast U.S. Experiences Widespread Flooding
AccuWeather issued a report outlining severe flooding that has inundated homes and businesses in the Southeast U.S.
12 Nov 2020
VA: Circular 26-20-25: Impact of CARES Act Forbearance on VA Purchase and Refinance Transactions
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a circular clarifying that periods of forbearance under the CARES Act cannot count toward loan seasoning requirements for both Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing Loans (IRRRLs) and cash-out refinancing loans made to refinance a VA-guaranteed loan.
15 Sep 2020
VA: Circular 26-20-33: Deferment as a COVID-19 Loss Mitigation Option for CARES Act Forbearance Cases
The VA issued a circular composed to clarify whether, due to the impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), servicers may offer deferment as a COVID-19 loss mitigation option.
14 Sep 2020
VA: Circular 26-20-12: Extended Relief Under the CARES Act for those Affected by COVID-19
The VA issued a release with the purpose of clarifying the loan modification option, VA Purchase option, and removing a reference to a lump sum payment in regard to extended relief under the CARES Act for those affected by COVID-19.
9 Sep 2020
VA: Circular 26-20-32: Special Relief Following Severe Storms in Iowa
The VA issued a release that expresses concern about VA home loan borrowers affected by severe storms in Iowa, and describes measures mortgagees may employ to provide relief.
28 Aug 2020
VA: Circular 26-20-31: Special Relief Following California Wildfires
The VA issued a release that expresses concern about VA home loan borrowers affected by wildfires in California, and describes measures mortgagees may employ to provide relief.
27 Aug 2020
VA: Circular 26-20-30: Extended Foreclosure Moratorium for Borrowers Affected by COVID-19
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a release announcing the extension of a foreclosure moratorium connected to the presidentially-declared COVID-19 national emergency.
24 Aug 2020
VA: Circular 26-20-29: Extended Eviction Moratorium for Borrowers Affected by COVID-19
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a release announcing the extension of an eviction moratorium connected to the presidentially-declared COVID-19 national emergency.
24 Aug 2020