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VA IRRRL Appraisal Requirements 2026: When Waivers Apply
The VA doesn't require an appraisal on an IRRRL, but lender overlays can force one. Here's when a VA streamline refi still needs a property valuation in 2026.
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VA IRRRL Appraisal Requirements 2026: When Waivers Apply
The VA doesn't require an appraisal on an IRRRL, but lender overlays can force one. Here's when a VA streamline refi still needs a property valuation in 2026.
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Right of Rescission: The 3-Day Cancellation Rule for Home Equity Loans and Refinances (2026)
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