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VA Documentation Requirements for Allowable Fees

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In Circular 26-24-19, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) sets forth documentation requirements for fees and charges that may be imposed on veterans in connection with VA-guaranteed home loans, other than the VA funding...more

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CFPB Orders Mortgage Lender to Pay $2.25 Million for Allegedly Deceiving Servicemembers and Veterans

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Last week, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) announced it had entered into a consent order with NewDay USA, a Florida-based non-bank direct mortgage lender, over allegations that the lender misled...more

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VA Issues Guidance on Processing Assumptions with Secondary Financing

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What Happened? On August 11, 2024 the Department of Veterans Affairs (the “VA”) released Circular 26-24-17, clarifying how a servicer should process an assumption when there is secondary financing.  Significantly, the VA...more

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VA Announces Secondary Borrowing Requirements for Loan Assumptions

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In connection with its guaranteed home loan program, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced in Circular 26-24-17 [Link: https://benefits.va.gov/HOMELOANS/documents/circulars/26-24-17.pdf] requirements when a party...more

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VA Announces Change Regarding Temporary Variance Allowing Veterans to Pay Broker Commissions

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Previously, in connection with the home loan program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) we reported on the VA’s adoption of a temporary local variance allowing veterans to pay the commission of the real estate broker...more

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VA Announces System Enhancement for Temporary Variance Allowing Veterans to Pay Broker Commissions

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In connection with its guaranteed home loan program, in June 2024 the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) adopted a temporary local variance allowing veterans to pay the commission of the real estate broker or agent assisting...more

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VA Proposes Rules for ARM Loans and Temporary Buydown Agreements

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently proposed rules under its home loan guaranty program regarding adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) loans, hybrid ARM (h-ARM) loans and temporary buydown agreements. Comments are...more

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VA Announces Temporary Variance Allowing Veterans to Pay Broker Commissions and Announces a Targeted Foreclosure Moratorium

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Buyer-Broker Commissions - In connection with its guaranteed home loan program, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently adopted a temporary local variance allowing veterans to pay the commission of the real estate...more

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VA Announces “Targeted Foreclosure Moratorium” on VA Loans Through December 31, 2024

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On May 29, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced a targeted foreclosure moratorium on VA-guaranteed loans intended to allow servicers sufficient time to implement the Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase (VASP)...more

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Department of Veterans Affairs Enacts Sweeping Loss Mitigation Program Changes

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) made significant changes to its loss mitigation program this month, launching its awaited Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase Program, and implementing a 40-year loan modification term....more

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VA Proposes Supplemental Refinance Loan Rule

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As previously reported, in November 2022 the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a proposal to update its rules for interest rate reduction refinancing loans (often referred to as “IRRRLs”) to conform with VA loan...more

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VA Addresses Assumption Fees

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently issued Circular 26-23-10, Change 1, Circular 26-24-5 and an Exhibit to address fees that may be imposed in connection with the assumption of a VA-guaranteed home loan....more

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VA Urges Servicers to Implement Foreclosure Moratorium on VA Loans

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently issued Circular 26-23-25 in which VA “is strongly encouraging a foreclosure moratorium on all VA-guaranteed loans through May 31, 2024.” Additionally, VA “urges servicers...more

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VA reduces funding fee for certain loans

On February 14, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced a funding fee charge update for loans closed on or after April 7, 2023. According to Circular 26-23-06, funding fees are charged on VA transactions involving a home...more

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VA Reduces the Funding Fee for Certain VA Loans

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In Circular 26-23-06, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced reduced funding fees for purchase, construction and cash-out refinance loans guaranteed by the VA that are closed on or after April 7, 2023. ...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (June 21, 2022)

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Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more

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U.S. House of Representatives Considers Bill to Improve Language Access in Mortgage Servicing

In recent months, regulatory bodies throughout the federal government have focused on ways to promote greater access to financial products and services to limited English proficiency (LEP) consumers. Take for example the...more

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter-September 2020 #3

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Like most industries today, Consumer Finance Services businesses are significantly impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). In response, Troutman Pepper has developed a dedicated COVID-19 Resource Center to guide clients...more

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter - August 2020

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Like most industries today, Consumer Finance Services businesses are being significantly impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Troutman Pepper has developed a dedicated COVID-19 Resource Center to guide clients...more

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VA Provides Interim Guidance on the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recently issued Circular 26-19-23to provide interim guidance on the provisions of the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 (Blue Water Act) that affect VA’s Loan Guaranty...more

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CFPB Settles With VA Lender Regarding Claims of Deception

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The CFPB recently filed a complaint and a proposed stipulated final judgment and order to address claims that Village Capital & Investments LLC (Village) engaged in deceptive acts and practices in the solicitation of veterans...more

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