Change Date

September 15, 2004, Change 4

·  This section has been changed to create subsection lettering.

·  Subsection b has been changed to add a reference to VA’s Internet based electronic systems in relation to VA loan numbers.

a. Where to Submit Documents

See Appendix A for a list of VA offices and their jurisdictions.

b. Loan Number

A 12-digit VA Loan Identification Number (LIN) is assigned to each loan by VA at the time the appraisal is requested.  Use this number electronically in VA systems or where requested on VA forms and other documents.

c. Who Can Sign Documents for the Lender?

Under certain circumstances, VA requires specific parties to execute documents.  For example, a VA-approved underwriter must approve or disapprove a loan for a nonsupervised automatic lender.

Where VA does not have a specific requirement, branch managers, employees, and agents of the lender or holder may execute VA forms in the name of and on behalf of the principals.