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VA Loans and Lead Paint: What You Need to KnowThe 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. -
Sink or Swim? Using a VA Loan to Purchase a Home With a PoolYou 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. -
4 Exterior Problems That Will Halt Any VA AppraisalWondering 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. -
How a Home Inspection Differs from the VA AppraisalHome inspections and VA appraisals overlap but serve very different purposes. Let's look at how home inspections differ from VA appraisals. -
5 Tips to Get Your Next VA Purchase Offer AcceptedVA 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. -
3 ‘S’-Words That Will Make or Break a VA AppraisalThe 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? -
5 Most Common VA Loan Myths Busted"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 YouHeaded 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)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 LoansThe 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 StateVA 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 LoansIs 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. -
How Long Does it Take to Close a VA Loan?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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