Summary

Strengthens tools to help veterans avoid foreclosure on VA‑backed mortgages, creates a temporary “Partial Claim Program” so VA can cover part of a delinquent loan and take a junior lien, and sets clear rules for loss‑mitigation, servicer duties, and audits. Some VA decisions tied to these tools are made final and not subject to court review, and certain actions can’t occur until a set sequence of loss‑mitigation options is tried. Directs VA to deliver a 90‑day report on how to prevent VA loan users from being disadvantaged when finding a real estate agent or broker, and extends/sets specific funding authorizations for programs serving homeless veterans through fiscal year 2030.

Key Points

• Authorizes VA to make payments and place loans in forbearance to prevent foreclosure on VA‑backed mortgages.
• Requires a defined sequence of loss‑mitigation steps before certain actions can proceed.
• Establishes audits and oversight of loan holders and contractors handling VA‑guaranteed loans.
• Designates certain VA decisions as final and not subject to judicial review.
• Creates a 5‑year Partial Claim Program allowing VA to buy part of a loan and take a junior lien to resolve default.
• Sets caps on partial claim amounts, payment application rules, and servicer/contractor responsibilities.
• Orders a 90‑day VA report on preventing disadvantage for VA loan users seeking real estate agents/brokers.
• Extends and specifies annual authorizations for homeless veteran programs through FY 2030.

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