“As we take the next steps to quickly and responsibly implement a VA partial claim program, we expect servicers to continue to offer Veterans a full array of loss mitigation options,” VA’s loan guaranty service said.
“There is still plenty of uncertainty surrounding the economy and job market, which is weighing on prospective homebuyers’ decisions,” said Joel Kan, a vice president and deputy chief economist at the MBA.
“We’ve been very proactive in seeing the housing market decelerate and trying to be on our front foot,” said Mike Fania, co-chief investment officer and head of residential credit at Annaly.