RHSFinal Rule
Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program Changes Related to Special Servicing Options; Correction
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Summary
The Rural Housing Service (RHS) is making corrections to rules about how lenders can handle loans for single-family homes in rural areas, specifically updating options for when borrowers have trouble making payments. This change helps ensure that struggling homeowners have clearer paths to keep their homes through loan modification and payment plans instead of losing them to foreclosure.
Key Points
- 1The rule clarifies special servicing options—ways that loan companies can work with homeowners who are falling behind on payments
- 2It provides corrections to previous regulations to make the rules clearer and easier for lenders and borrowers to understand and follow
- 3Homeowners with RHS-backed loans in rural areas may have better access to alternatives like modified loan terms or payment plans before facing foreclosure
- 4Lenders must follow these updated procedures when working with borrowers experiencing financial hardship
- 5This affects rural homeowners and the lending institutions that provide federally-guaranteed loans in rural communities
Key Dates
Published
February 12, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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