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VA Loans and Lead Paint: What You Need to Know

Published on February 23, 2018

The VA requires lead-based paint to be properly treated or removed from a home. Learn about VA home loan appraisals, safety and lead paint to protect yourself and your family from poisoning.

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Sink or Swim? Using a VA Loan to Purchase a Home With a Pool

Published on February 21, 2018

You can use a VA loan to buy a home with a pool. The VA's Minimum Property Requirements have no restrictions on pools except they must be safe, structurally sound and sanitary.

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4 Exterior Problems That Will Halt Any VA Appraisal

Published on December 8, 2017

Wondering if a home will meet VA appraisal standards? Use our quick, 4-item checklist to determine if your property will meet the major VA MPRs.

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How a Home Inspection Differs from the VA Appraisal

Published on September 14, 2017

Home inspections and VA appraisals overlap but serve very different purposes. Let's look at how home inspections differ from VA appraisals.

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5 Tips to Get Your Next VA Purchase Offer Accepted

Published on July 27, 2017

VA purchase offers can catch sellers off guard. Keep your VA buyers on track with 5 tips for getting your next VA home loan purchase offer accepted.

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3 ‘S’-Words That Will Make or Break a VA Appraisal

Published on July 24, 2017

The VA appraisal boils down to 3 "S's": a home must be safe, sanitary, and structurally sound. But how will the VA appraiser determine that?

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5 Most Common VA Loan Myths Busted

Published on June 27, 2017

"Is the VA appraisal nightmarish?" No. VA loan myths confuse and deter many VA loan borrowers. Check out the top 5 VA loan myths.

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4 Credit Questions VA Lenders Will Ask You

Published on June 24, 2017

Headed into the VA loan process? Get set for the credit questions that a VA lender will ask with our review of VA loan credit criteria.

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4 VA Appraisal Dealbreakers (and How to Handle Them)

Published on June 6, 2017

Bad roofs and wet basements can create big challenges during the VA appraisal. Find out how to handle these and other VA appraisal problems.

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4 Tips for Buying Distressed Properties With VA Loans

Published on May 3, 2017

The ability to buy distressed properties that are in poor condition or at risk of foreclosure with VA loans is a key benefit for veteran homebuyers. Consider these tips before purchasing.

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Cheat Sheet: VA Appraisal Timelines By State

Published on April 24, 2017

VA appraisals can take 10 business days to complete. Check our list of VA appraisal timeliness guidelines for all 50 states.

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An Overview of Property Types Eligible for VA Loans

Published on April 21, 2017

Is a condo, townhouse or modular home eligible for a VA home loan? Veteran homebuyers can use their VA loan benefit for new construction, but finding a VA lender for that process is difficult.

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How Long Does it Take to Close a VA Loan?

Published on April 17, 2017

The average closing timeline for VA buyers is marginally different from conventional loans. Here we take a look at the average time to close and what factors play into that timeline.

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