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  type: guide
  id: va-m26-7-ch13-t05
  authority: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 13, Topic 5 — Notice
    of Value Timeliness Expectation
  description: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 13, Topic 5 — Notice
    of Value Timeliness Expectation.
  coverage_tier: operative
obligations:
- id: va-m26-7-ch13-t05-full
  canonical_id: va-m26-7-ch13-t05-full
  section: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 13, Topic 5 — Notice of
    Value Timeliness Expectation
  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 13, Topic 5 — Notice
      of Value Timeliness Expectation
    source_class: va-handbook
    source_url: https://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/pam26_7.asp
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    fetched_at: '2026-05-23T01:53:53Z'
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    paragraph_quote: '5. Notice of Value Timeliness Expectation Change Date July 22,
      2019 • This chapter has been revised in its entirety. a. Importance of Prompt
      Issuance of an NOV VA is committed to providing expeditious service to Veterans.
      It is advantageous to Veterans to receive the NOV well ahead of the scheduled
      loan closing. b. Timeliness Expectation The SAR must issue the NOV within five
      business days from the time the completed appraisal is uploaded into WebLGY,
      unless there is a delay beyond the SAR’s control. Any delays should be explained
      in WebLGY notes. c. Lender Delays LAPP lenders are responsible for resolving
      any timeliness problems involving authorized agents and branch personnel. d.
      Notification to an RLC if the Appraisal is Late The RLC should be notified when
      appraiser timeliness expectations are not being met. VA Pamphlet 26-7, Revised
      Chapter 13: Notices of Value 13-9'
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