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VA IRRRL Cash Back at Closing in 2026: The $500 Rule, EEM Exception, and What Actually Counts

VA IRRRL Cash Back at Closing in 2026: The $500 Rule, EEM Exception, and What Actually Counts

VA IRRRL cash back at closing in 2026: the $500 lender-consultation rule, allowed refunds, the EEM exception, and what's never permitted under VA rules.

Jun 29, 2026 · 9 min

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