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VA Assumption Seller

Entitlement remaining tied to the loan

Your entitlement may stay with the assumed loan until it is paid off or substituted.

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The part sellers most often miss

  • If the buyer does not substitute their entitlement, your entitlement may remain tied to the assumed loan.
  • VA expects the servicer to give you an acknowledgment form about this once an assumption application is received, and for you to sign it before closing. Read it carefully before agreeing to an assumption.

Source: VA Form 26-10291: Assumption Entitlement Acknowledgment; VA Circular 26-24-9: Assumption Entitlement Acknowledgement form; VA home loan entitlement and limits

Sources

Official material this lesson draws on. Vanguard's explanation is educational; current official requirements govern.

Educational context matters. Loan assumptions depend on the specific loan, servicer review, buyer qualification, current VA guidance, and the facts of the transaction. Verify details with qualified professionals.