VA Pamphlet 26-7 Chapter 12, Topic 11: Non-Residential Use

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Topic 11. Non-Residential Use

March 28, 2019

This Chapter has been revised in its entirety.

a. Eligibility Considerations

A property that has both a residential and business use may be eligible for loan guaranty if:

the property is primarily for residential use,

the non-residential use does not impair the residential character,

the property contains no more than one business unit, and

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the property is legally permitted and conforms to current zoning, or is a legal, non-conforming use that is accepted by the local authority.

b. No Value to Business or Commercial Property

No value may be given to the business operations or commercial fixtures in the appraisal.

Guideline text quoted as published by the agency. The latest published version governs. This is not an underwriting decision.