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2 articles tagged “VA loan fees”
For decades, VA loan rules flatly prohibited veterans from paying their buyer's real estate agent. The NAR commission settlement ended that arrangement — and the VA responded with a policy change that reshaped how representation works for every veteran buying a home. This guide explains what changed, what Tampa Bay veterans can and can't pay, how to use seller concessions strategically, and what to negotiate before you sign a buyer representation agreement.
VA loans have $0 down, but closing costs still exist. Here's a transparent breakdown of what you'll actually pay — and what you can avoid.