source:
  type: guide
  id: va-m26-7-ch02-t07
  authority: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 2, Topic 7 — Misuse of
    Veteran's Entitlement
  description: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 2, Topic 7 — Misuse
    of Veteran's Entitlement.
  coverage_tier: operative
obligations:
- id: va-m26-7-ch02-t07-full
  canonical_id: va-m26-7-ch02-t07-full
  section: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 2, Topic 7 — Misuse of
    Veteran's Entitlement
  type: do
  tags:
  - regulator-direct
  - va
  - va-handbook
  - corpus-expansion
  - tier-operative
  primary_source:
    tier: 1
    authority: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 2, Topic 7 — Misuse
      of Veteran's Entitlement
    source_class: va-handbook
    source_url: https://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/pam26_7.asp
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    fetched_at: '2026-05-23T01:53:52Z'
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    paragraph_quote: 7. Misuse of Veteran’s Entitlement a. What Constitutes Misuse?
      A basic requirement of the law governing the VA home loan program is that the
      Veteran has a bona fide intention of occupying his or her property as a home.
      Home loan entitlement is not being used properly if the Veteran arranges to
      sell or convey the property to a third party prior to closing the loan. b. What
      to Do? Contact the VA RLC with jurisdiction over the property for advice regarding
      any case in which there may be a question regarding the legality of entitlement
      use.
  judgment: false
