The Federal Government shutdown may affect certain home loans in the short term.

•         FHA Loans: The approval process may be slowed due to limited FHA staff to respond to questions and complete reviews.

•         VA Loans: With the Department of Veterans Affairs continuing to operate as normal, VA Loans will not be adversely impacted in any way.

•         USDA Loans: No new loans or guarantees will be made.

•         Internal Revenue Service: The IRS will not process any forms, including tax transcripts, which are required for loan closing.

•         Social Security Administration: The SSA will likely not be able to verify Social Security numbers, which is required for loan closing.

•         FEMA Flood Insurance: It is likely that mapping issues or amendments will be impacted.

•         Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: Fannie and Freddie will not be directly affected, except to the extent that they rely on verification and other functions of HUD, the IRS, and the SSA.

 If the government shutdown lasts only for a few days, the above scenarios may have little to no impact on Academy’s operations. A shutdown of longer than one week, however, will have a more significant impact on how Academy conducts business. I will keep you informed as more information becomes available.

Don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.