VA Issues Circular 26-18-26: Special Relief Following California Wildfires

VA issued Circular 26-18-26, describing measures mortgagees may employ to provide relief to home loan borrowers affected by California wildfires. The measures include: the forbearance of loan payments; a 90 day foreclosure moratorium; the waiver of late charges; and the suspension of credit bureau and VA reporting. The Circular also encourages servicers to extend special forbearance to National Guard members that experience financial difficulties as a result of their service.

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