[quote=AK]Other than the usual obscure HUD policy letters I’ve found precious little authoritative information on FHA and VA repair requirements, let alone on the differences between the two. Anyone got any linkage to any sites where these differences are documented?[/quote]
Chapter 12 is most important VA calls its requirements MPR’s Minimum Property Requirements. They are very similar to FHA which can be found by searching General Acceptability requirement in
Basically these requirements are noted at the appraisal level with the underwriter having primary responsibility. Right now FHA is not hard, it is being promoted everywhere. VA is probably tougher but talk to your loan originator.