--- title: Keep Up to Date on Mortgage Product Policy Changes description: Amidst the current world crisis, make sure you are up to date on government entity policy changes by checking out the resources in this month's blog! image: https://www.mortech.com/hubfs/2015_redesign/blog_images/2020/mortgageblog4.3.jpg --- [![Get my demo](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/25649/1c6fbee1-0d0c-4238-8485-13c8e3f73157.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/25649/1c6fbee1-0d0c-4238-8485-13c8e3f73157) [![mortech](https://www.mortech.com/hubfs/2015_redesign/mortech_logos/mortech_logo_white.png) ![mortech](https://www.mortech.com/hubfs/2015_redesign/mortech_logos/rings_logo_white.png) ](https://www.mortech.com/) # Mortech Blog # 855.298.9327 # Keep Up to Date on Mortgage Product Policy Changes Posted by [Anna Deibert](https://www.mortech.com/mortechblog/author/anna-deibert) on Apr 3, 2020 9:29:37 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![mortgageblog4.3](https://www.mortech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2015_redesign/blog_images/2020/mortgageblog4.3.jpg?width=500&name=mortgageblog4.3.jpg)Amidst the COVID-19 crisis, the government entities decided to loosen some requirements on various policies. Below are links to website articles, bulletins and resources containing information regarding these policy changes: ##### **Links to FHFA:**   [FHFA Mortgage Help for Homeowners Impacted by the Coronavirus](https://www.fhfa.gov/Homeownersbuyer/MortgageAssistance/Pages/Coronavirus-Assistance-Information.aspx)   [FHFA Announces New Mortgage Forbearance Guidelines](https://www.fool.com/millionacres/real-estate-financing/articles/fhfa-announces-new-mortgage-forbearance-guidelines/)       ##### **Links to FNMA:**   [FNMA Lender Letter LL-2020-03 Impact of COVID-19 on Originations](https://singlefamily.fanniemae.com/media/22316/display)   [FNMA Lender Letter LL-2020-04 Impact of COVID-19 on Appraisals](https://singlefamily.fanniemae.com/media/22321/display)   [FNMA Lender Letter LL-2020-05 Payment Deferrals](https://www.fanniemae.com/portal/funding-the-market/mbs/news/2020/covid-payment-deferrals-032520.html) ##### **Links to FHLMC:**   [FHLMC Relief for Borrowers Impacted by COVID-19](https://sf.freddiemac.com/articles/insights/relief-for-borrowers-impacted-by-covid-19)   [FHLMC Bulletin 2020-4 Temporary Servicing Requirements Related to COVID-19](https://guide.freddiemac.com/app/guide/bulletin/2020-4)   [FHLMC Bulletin 2020-5 Selling Guidance Related to COVID-19](https://guide.freddiemac.com/app/guide/bulletin/2020-5)   [FHLMC Bulletin 2020-6 Payment Deferral](https://guide.freddiemac.com/app/guide/bulletin/2020-6?_gl=1*kukux7*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE1ODE2MDQ5MTQuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1JdjVhM3FvMjg0d0lWaXNEQUNoMlpYQV95RUFBWUFpQUFFZ0lBUXZEX0J3RQ..)   [FHLMC Bulletin 2020-7 Servicing Requirements and Relief Related to COVID-19](https://guide.freddiemac.com/app/guide/bulletin/2020-7) ##### **Links to GNMA:**   [GNMA Memo 20-01 Temporary Use of Digital Signatures on form HUD 11711A and HUD 11711B](https://www.ginniemae.gov/issuers/program_guidelines/Pages/mbsguideapmslibdisppage.aspx?ParamID=103) ##### **Links to HUD:**   [HUD Mortgagee Letter 2020-04 Foreclosure and Eviction Moratorium in Connection to COVID-19](https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/OCHCO/documents/20-04hsgml.pdf)   [HUD Mortgagee Letter 2020-05 Verification of Employment and Desk-Top Appraisals](https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/OCHCO/documents/20-05hsgml.pdf) ##### **Links to FHA:**   [HUD FHA Bulletin 20-20 Continuation of Business Operations Related to COVID-19](https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/SFH/documents/SFH_FHA_INFO_20-20.pdf)   [HUD FHA Bulletin 20-21 FHA Suspends Foreclosures and Evictions Amid COVID-19](https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/SFH/documents/SFH_FHA_INFO_20-21.pdf)   [HUD FHA Bulletin 20-22 Policy Changes to Employment Verification and Appraisal Inspections](https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/SFH/documents/SFH_FHA_INFO_20-22.pdf) ##### **Links to USDA:**   [USDA Rural Development Now in Enterprise-Wide Remote Operational Status](https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2020/03/20/usda-rural-development-now-enterprise-wide-remote-operational) ##### **Links to VA:**   [VA Circular 26-20-7 Special Relief for those Potentially Impacted by COVID-19](https://benefits.va.gov/HOMELOANS/documents/circulars/26_20_7.pdf)   [VA Circular 26-20-8 Foreclosure Moratorium for Borrowers Affected by COVID-19](https://benefits.va.gov/HOMELOANS/documents/circulars/26_20_8.pdf)   [VA Circular 26-20-10 Lender Guidance for Borrowers Affected by COVID-19](https://benefits.va.gov/HOMELOANS/documents/circulars/26_20_10.pdf)   [VA Circular 26-20-11 Valuation Practices during COVID-19](https://benefits.va.gov/HOMELOANS/documents/circulars/26_20_11.pdf) ### News & Events Get the latest Mortech product announcements, company updates, and mortgage news delivered to your inbox. ### Subscribe to email updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - 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