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Code · CFR · Title 38 — Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief · Part 36 · § 36.4801

§ 36.4801. Definitions.

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The following definitions of terms apply to this subpart: Alternative to foreclosure means an alternative to foreclosure for which the Secretary may pay an incentive under § 36.4319. These alternatives include compromise sale (sometimes called a short sale) and deed-in-lieu of foreclosure. COVID-19 forbearance means any forbearance of scheduled monthly guaranteed loan payments, granted to a veteran under section 4022 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (Public Law 116-136).
It can also include any forbearance of scheduled monthly guaranteed loan payments, granted to a veteran for a financial hardship due, directly or indirectly, to the COVID-19 national emergency. COVID-19 indebtedness means the dollar amount the veteran is obligated to pay under the guaranteed loan terms, but that is not collected during a COVID-19 forbearance. Guaranteed loan means a loan guaranteed under chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code. Loss-mitigation option means a loss-mitigation option for which the Secretary may pay an incentive under § 36.4319.
These options include a repayment plan, special forbearance, and loan modification. Secretary means the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, or any employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA)authorized to act in the Secretary's stead. Servicer means, for the purposes of this subpart, the holder, servicer, or servicing agent, as defined in § 36.4301. The terms can apply jointly or severally, or jointly and severally. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 3703(c), 3720, 3732)
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