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VA Loan Inspection Requirements: The Complete List of the VA MPRs

Updated on June 30, 2025

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Using Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) on VA Loans

Updated on June 25, 2025

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VA Construction Loans: How to Build a Home With a VA Loan

Updated on June 19, 2025

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Short Sales and Waiting Periods for VA Loans

Updated on June 17, 2025

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Pros and Cons of VA Loans

Updated on June 2, 2025

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VA Loans and Investment Property

Updated on May 29, 2025

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Getting a VA Loan With Bad Credit

Updated on May 22, 2025

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VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) and How to Get One

Updated on May 19, 2025

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Barndominiums and VA Loans: Everything You Need to Know

Updated on May 16, 2025