VA issued Circular 26-18-6 (Circular), amending and enhancing policy with respect to loans used for alteration and repair. The intent of the new policy is to encourage lenders to make VA-guaranteed loans to veterans who wish to purchase or refinance a home that is in need of alteration and/or repair. The Circular sets forth the general process lenders must follow when processing a loan for alteration and repair. The amended policy is effective immediately.
FHA
FHA Revises and Streamlines Policy Established in Mortgagee Letters 2024-24 and 2025-12
FHA issued Mortgagee Letter (ML) 2025-14 revising and streamlining policy established in ML 2024-24 (Modernization of Engagement with Borrowers in Default) and providing clarifications to
June 4, 2025
