United States Department of Veterans Affairs
United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Saint Paul Regional Office
Regional Loan Center

Repair Waviers

Repairs that are directly tied to the habitability of the house cannot be waived. Repairs that do not directly affect the safety, sanitation or structural integrity of the house can be waived. Any request for a repair waiver must be submitted through the lender, as both the purchaser and the lender must agree to the request. Because the appraised value was issued "as repaired," the impact on value of any repair being waived must be considered and removing any repair may result in a lower appraised value.

If you would like to request a repair waiver, please submit a letter of request signed by both the Veteran and the lender to the St. Paul RLC explaining why the repair should be waived. Any supporting documentation should also be submitted at this time.