Announcement 2026-014 Federal Government Shutdown
Federal Government Shutdown
Newrez Financial LLC "Newrez" Approved Correspondent Clients please note on January 30, 2026, the US Government partially shut down due to the government failing to reach a Debt Ceiling Agreement. As a result, some government agencies and services are closed or suspended. Newrez provides the following guidance, and temporary changes to existing guidelines, regarding underwriting and purchase requirements for loans impacted and closed during the shutdown. This guidance applies to all loan types, including Agency, Non-Agency, FHA, VA and USDA. To view complete announcement, click here.