USDA Pushes Back Rural Loan Servicing Rules to April
Published Date: 2/12/2025
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Summary
The USDA’s Rural Housing Service is changing some rules about special help for single-family home loans. They’re pushing back the start date from February 11 to April 14, 2025, so everyone has more time to get ready. These updates mainly affect homeowners and lenders using the Guaranteed Loan Program, aiming to make loan recovery smoother and clearer.
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Changes to Special Servicing and MRA Process
USDA Rural Housing Service amended regulations on Special Servicing Options and adjusted the Mortgage Recovery Advance (MRA) process for single-family guaranteed loans in a final rule published August 15, 2024. These updates affect homeowners and lenders using the Guaranteed Loan Program and are intended to make loan recovery smoother and clearer.
Start Date Delayed to April 14, 2025
The rule that changes special servicing options for single-family guaranteed loans will start on April 14, 2025 instead of February 11, 2025. This gives homeowners and lenders more time to prepare for the changes to the Guaranteed Loan Program.
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