VA Occupancy Requirements

VA loans require the home be the primary residence. The military member who qualified for the loan using his/her benefits must move into the property within 30-45 days.  Always before the first payment is due.  If the member is on active duty and deployed the spouse may meet the requirement by moving into the property.  However, the same is not true of other family members. VA rules specifically require the member and/or spouse occupy the premises.