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  id: va-m26-7-ch08-t04
  authority: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 8, Topic 4 — Other Parties
    Fees and Charges for the Veteran-
  description: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 8, Topic 4 — Other
    Parties Fees and Charges for the Veteran-.
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obligations:
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  section: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 8, Topic 4 — Other Parties
    Fees and Charges for the Veteran-
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    authority: VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 8, Topic 4 — Other
      Parties Fees and Charges for the Veteran-
    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: '4. Other Parties Fees and Charges for the Veteran- Borrower
      Change Date November 08, 2010, Change 15 • This section has been changed to
      create subsection lettering. a. Policy The seller, lender, or any other party
      may pay fees and charges, including discount points, on behalf of the borrower.
      VA regulations limit charges “made against or paid by” the borrower. They do
      not limit the payment of fees and charges by other parties. b. Exception Excessive
      seller concessions are prohibited. Reference: See section 5 of this chapter.
      VA Pamphlet 26-7, Revised Chapter 8: Borrower Fees and Charges and the VA Funding
      Fee 8-12'
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