VA Revises Topic 2 of Chapter 7 of Lender’s Handbook (M26-7)
March 18, 2026
VA revised topic 1, 23, 32, and 34 of chapter 12 of the Lender’s Handbook (M26-7). Topic 1, relating to detached improvements and SAH RLC
VA revised topic 1, 23, 32, and 34 of chapter 12 of the Lender’s Handbook (M26-7). Topic 1, relating to detached improvements and SAH RLC
RHS issued a SFH Guaranteed Servicing Notice (Notice), updating Loss Mitigation by enhancing USDA Lender Interactive Network Connection (LINC) with 2 new Loss Mitigation Servicing
Fannie Mae issued Lender Letter LL-2026-01, updating retention workout options and disaster-related foreclosure proceedings policy. Per the Lender Letter, Fannie Mae: Revisions related to the
Fannie Mae issued Selling Guide Announcement SEL-2026-01 (Announcement), setting forth updates to the Selling Guide. Per the Announcement, Fannie Mae aligned key requirements for the
Fannie Mae issued Servicing Guide Announcement SVC-2026-01 (Announcement), setting forth updates to the Servicing Guide. Per the Announcement, Fannie Mae: All revisions are effective February
FHA extended a temporary partial regulatory waiver waiving the recently increased base flood elevation requirement for certain newly constructed properties. On April 23, 2024 FHA
FHA issued Mortgagee Letter (ML) 2026-03, updating requirements for the foreclosure and post-foreclosure processes. The ML updates the requirements for bidding at a foreclosure sale
Freddie Mac issued Bulletin 2026-1 (Bulletin) announcing revisions to the Single-Family Seller/Servicer Guide. Per the Bulletin, Freddie Mac updated: In addition, Freddie Mac refactored Guide
Freddie Mac issued Bulletin 2026-2 (Bulletin) announcing revisions to the Single-Family Seller/Servicer Guide. Per the Bulletin, Freddie Mac: Revisions related to loss mitigation updates to
VA issued Circular 26-26-01, updating the State Fees and Charges Deviations List. Lenders and Servicers are expected to immediately utilize the new VA State Fees
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