VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 3, Topic 10 — Eligible Geographic Locations for the Secured Property

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VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 3, Topic 10 — Eligible Geographic Locations for the Secured Property.

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    description: April 10, 2009, Change 9 • This section has been updated to correct hyperlinks and make minor grammatical edits. a. Where Can the Property be Located? Real property securing a VA-guaranteed loan must be located in the United States, its territories, or possessions (Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands, American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands).
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VA Pamphlet 26-7, Chapter , Topic 10 — Eligible Geographic Locations for the Secured Property

Effective 2012-11-08 · VA Change Date for this topic

April 10, 2009, Change 9 • This section has been updated to correct hyperlinks and make minor grammatical edits. a. Where Can the Property be Located? Real property securing a VA-guaranteed loan must be located in the United States, its territories, or possessions (Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands, American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands).

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