VA reminds lenders that certification is required for all loans, including IRRRLs

Federal Issues Department of Veterans Affairs Refinance IRRRL Lender Certification

On May 31, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued Circular 26-18-14 to clarify requirements regarding lender certifications for VA-guaranteed loans. The circular reminds lenders originating VA loans that the lender must certify to the VA that the loans “were made in full compliance with the law and loan guaranty regulations” regardless of the type of VA-guaranteed loan being initiated. The circular highlights that the lender certification is required on the Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans (IRRRL). The circular is effective through July 1, 2020.