What should VA buyers know about appraisals and occupancy rules?

VA buyers should know that a VA-approved appraiser sets the value the loan can be based on, and the property must meet the VA's minimum property requirements before the loan can close. VA loans also require the veteran to certify intent to occupy the home as a primary residence, with limited exceptions your lender can explain, rather than buying it purely as a rental. Joel Boss works with VA lenders across Cherokee, Cobb, Fulton, Forsyth and Bartow County to keep these steps on schedule.