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Using a VA Loan? Watch This Before Signing a Builder Contract

by Jennifer Beeston
Aug 28, 2025
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This video covers a serious issue VA buyers need to be aware of when negotiating seller-paid closing costs or debt payoff, especially on new builds. In two recent transactions, builder title companies tried to block veterans from using their negotiated credits at the last minute. It almost cost them thousands.

This video breaks down what went wrong, what should’ve been in the contract to prevent it, and how to protect those hard-earned credits from being taken away. The goal is to help VA buyers avoid surprises at closing and make sure they get exactly what was agreed upon without being pushed around by builders or their title companies.

If you're using a VA loan and planning to ask the seller to cover costs or debt, this is a must-watch. 

Want to know what you can actually ask for at closing and how to make it stick? Call or text 786-933-2077 and let’s talk through your options.

True Story: Seller Tried To TAKE BACK $13,000 of Credit to Homebuyer!!

 

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