Updated VA appraisal rules remove some cosmetic and minor maintenance issues that could previously delay a purchase, potentially making VA offers less intimidating to sellers. Core standards around safety, sanitation and structural condition remain, but the changes remove some common repair-related friction.&nbsp;Destinee Stice, Vice President of Loan Origination at NewDay USA NMLS# 1565498, discussed how the changes could make VA offers more competitive by reducing the likelihood that minor issues hold up a closing. She also emphasized that a strong pre-approval and an offer price grounded in the local market remain important when competing for a home.

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