VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 8, Topic 4 — Other Parties Fees and Charges for the Veteran-

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VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 8, Topic 4 — Other Parties Fees and Charges for the Veteran-.

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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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VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 8, Topic 4 — Other Parties Fees and Charges for the Veteran-

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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