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  type: guide
  id: va-m26-7-ch10-t11
  authority: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 10, Topic 11 — Builder
    Identification Numbers
  description: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 10, Topic 11 — Builder
    Identification Numbers.
  coverage_tier: operative
obligations:
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  section: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 10, Topic 11 — Builder
    Identification Numbers
  type: do
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  - va
  - va-handbook
  - corpus-expansion
  - tier-operative
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    tier: 1
    authority: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 10, Topic 11 — Builder
      Identification Numbers
    source_class: va-handbook
    source_url: https://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/pam26_7.asp
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    paragraph_quote: '11. Builder Identification Numbers Change Date March 11, 2019
      • This chapter has been revised in its entirety. a. ID Numbers Assigned by State
      VA registers builders and issues identification (ID) numbers. Builders must
      obtain an ID number for each state where they are building homes for Veterans
      who are obtaining VA-guaranteed loans. b. Builder must have ID Before NOV is
      Issued For all new and proposed construction properties, with the exceptions
      of a new construction property sold by a lender or a home built by the Veteran
      for his/her own occupancy, the builder must have a valid ID number prior to
      the NOV being issued. c. Must Meet Licensing Requirements The builder must meet
      any state and/or local licensing requirements. d. Online List of Registered
      Builders A list of registered VA builders with ID numbers is available at https://vip.vba.va.gov/portal/VBAH/Home
      under “Featured Items” in the “Builder Locator.” e. How to Obtain a Builder
      ID Number Builders who wish to apply for an ID number must send the following
      four items to the RLC of jurisdiction: • Copy of the builder’s license, if required
      by a state or local authority. • VA Form 26-421, Equal Employment Opportunity
      Certification. • VA Form 26-8791, VA Affirmative Marketing Certification. •
      Builder Information and Certifications for the VA Home Loan Guaranty program
      submitted on the builder’s letterhead or attached to a statement on the builder’s
      letterhead which references it. The certification statement and forms are available
      at: http://www.benefits.va.gov/HOMELOANS/appraiser_cv_builder_info .asp. VA
      Pamphlet 26-7, Revised Chapter 10: Appraisal Process 10-22'
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