All circulars are found directly on VA’s website.

• Circular 26-10-15: Guidance for Implementing New SAH Regulations
  • Provides guidance on processing Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) cases under new rules.

• Circular 26-10-14: Transfer of TAS Function to WebLGY
  • Announces transfer of some functions from The Appraisal System (TAS) to WebLGY, so that all functions of loan origination will be performed through one application.

• Circular 26-10-13: The Veterans Benefits Act of 2010
  • Announces enactment of Veterans’ Benefits Act of 2010.
    • Changes to funding fee exemption status
    • Creation of Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) assistive technology grant program

• Circular 26-10-12: Domain Name Change for the VA Home Loan Program Internet Website
  • Changes VA Home Loan Program website domain name from www.homeloans.va.gov/ to www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans.

• Circular 26-10-10: Temporary Relocation of Loan Guaranty Service
  • Effective 9/13/10, Loan Guaranty Service will temporarily relocate to Alexandria, VA.

• Circular 26-10-9 – Change 1: Itemization of Credits and Title Service Charges
  • Breakout of charges should be attached to the HUD-1, not on the HUD-1 itself.

• Circular 26-10-9: Itemization of Credits and Title Service Charges
  • Effective for loan applications taken on or after October 1, 2010, lenders must include an itemization of credits and title service charges.

• Circular 26-10-4 – Change 1: Title Documentation in Florida
  • (For Florida) Amends info concerning fixed period of liability preceding acquisition of title in a foreclosure for HOA dues and assessments on a condo.

• Circular 26-08-5 – Change 2: Expansion of the Types of Ownership Interests Permissible Under the Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant Program
  • Extends rescission date of Cir. 26-08-5 from 1/1/10 to 1/1/12.

• Circular 26-10-8: Relief for Veteran Homeowners Affected by the Gulf Oil Crisis
  • Describes measures VA urges mortgage servicers to employ in providing relief to distressed borrowers affected by Gulf Oil Crisis.

• Circular 26-10-7: Forbearance For Homeowners With Problem Drywall
  • Requests that servicers extend forbearance for at least 6 months for homeowners with problem drywall.

• Circular 26-10-6: Revised VA Making Home Affordable Program
  • Provides authority and revised instructions for modifying VA loans in accordance with Making Home Affordable program. Effective immediately.

• Circular 26-09-19 – Change 1: Rescission of VA Acceptance of HUD/FHA Condominium Approvals
  • VA can accept HUD/FHA/USDA condo approvals if project approval was dated prior to 12/7/09, but not after…

• Circular 26-08-8 – Change 1: Loan Modifications Under VALERI
  • Extends rescission date of Circular 26-08-8 to 10/1/11.

• Circular 26-08-14 – Change 1: VA Acceptance of Homebuyer Assistance Programs
  • Extends rescission date of Circular 26-08-14 to 1/1/12.

• Circular 26-10-4: Title Documentation in Florida
  • Provides guidance on submission of title documents to VA’s property management contractor (for Florida properties).

• Circular 26-10-2 – Change 1: VA Making Home Affordable Program
  • Adds contact information for veterans to Circular 26-10-2.

• Circular 26-08-4 – Change 1: Temporary Reduction in the Validity Period on VA Notices of Value and Master Certificates of Reasonable Value for Proposed Construction Cases
  • Extends rescission date of Circular 26-08-4 to 1/1/12. Stations can continue to issue VA Notices of Value or Master Certificates of Reasonable Value within the 6-month validity period.

• Circular 26-08-3, Change 1: Processing Transfers of Ownership Under VALERI
  • Extends rescission date of Circular 26-08-3 (Processing Transfers of Ownership Under VALERI) from 1/1/10 to 1/1/12.

• Circular 26-09-17, Change 1: Interim Process for Pre-Approval of Loan Modifications on Current Loans
  • Extends rescission date of Circular 26-09-17 (Interim Process for Pre-Approval of Loan Modifications on Current Loans) from 2/1/12 to 2/1/14.

• Circular 26-10-02: VA Making Home Affordable Program
  • Provides instructions for modifying VA loans in accordance with the Making Home Affordable (MHA) program. Effective 2/1/10.

• Circular 26-10-1: Impact of New Real Estate Settlement and Procedures Act (RESPA) Rule on Fees and Charges for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Loans
  • Provides guidance on fees and charges, in response to new RESPA rule. Also announces new documentation requirements and elimination of a previously required disclosure statement.

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