Title 38 — Veterans’ Benefits

Part III · Chapter 37 — Housing and Small Business Loans

§ 3729. Loan fee

Statutory text

Requirement of Fee.—

Except as provided in subsection (c), a fee shall be collected from each person obtaining a housing loan guaranteed, insured, or made under this chapter, and each person assuming a loan to which section 3714 of this title applies. No such loan may be guaranteed, insured, made, or assumed until the fee payable under this section has been remitted to the Secretary.

The fee may be included in the loan and paid from the proceeds thereof.

Determination of Fee.—

The amount of the fee shall be determined from the loan fee table in paragraph (2). The fee is expressed as a percentage of the total amount of the loan guaranteed, insured, or made, or, in the case of a loan assumption, the unpaid principal balance of the loan on the date of the transfer of the property.

The loan fee table referred to in paragraph (1) is as follows:

Type of loan	Active dutyveteran	Reservist	Otherobligor
(A)(i) Initial loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 0-down, or any other initial loan described in section 3710(a) other than with 5-down or 10-down (closed on or after October 1, 2004, and before January 1, 2020)	2.15	2.40	NA
(A)(ii) Initial loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 0-down, or any other initial loan described in section 3710(a) other than with 5-down or 10-down (closed on or after January 1, 2020, and before April 7, 2023)	2.30	2.30	NA
(A)(iii) Initial loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 0-down, or any other initial loan described in section 3710(a) other than with 5-down or 10-down (closed on or after April 7, 2023, and before June 9, 2034)	2.15	2.15	NA
(A)(iv) Initial loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 0-down, or any other initial loan described in section 3710(a) other than with 5-down or 10-down (closed on or after June 9, 2034)	1.40	1.40	NA
(B)(i) Subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 0-down, or any other subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) (closed on or after October 1, 2004, and before January 1, 2020)	3.30	3.30	NA
(B)(ii) Subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 0-down, or any other subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) (closed on or after January 1, 2020, and before April 7, 2023)	3.60	3.60	NA
(B)(iii) Subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 0-down, or any other subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) (closed on or after April 7, 2023, and before June 9, 2034)	3.30	3.30	NA
(B)(iv) Subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 0-down, or any other subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) (closed on or after June 9, 2034)	1.25	1.25	NA
(C)(i) Loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 5-down (closed before January 1, 2020)	1.50	1.75	NA
(C)(ii) Loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 5-down (closed on or after January 1, 2020, and before April 7, 2023)	1.65	1.65	NA
(C)(iii) Loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 5-down (closed on or after April 7, 2023, and before June 9, 2034)	1.50	1.50	NA
(C)(iv) Loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 5-down (closed on or after June 9, 2034)	0.75	0.75	NA
(D)(i) Loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 10-down (closed before January 1, 2020)	1.25	1.50	NA
(D)(ii) Loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 10-down (closed on or after January 1, 2020, and before April 7, 2023)	1.40	1.40	NA
(D)(iii) Loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 10-down (closed on or after April 7, 2023, and before June 9, 2034)	1.25	1.25	NA
(D)(iv) Loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 10-down (closed on or after June 9, 2034)	0.50	0.50	NA
(E) Interest rate reduction refinancing loan	0.50	0.50	NA
(F) Direct loan under section 3711	1.00	1.00	NA
(G) Manufactured home loan under section 3712 (other than an interest rate reduction refinancing loan)	1.00	1.00	NA
(H) Loan to Native American veteran under section 3762 (other than an interest rate reduction refinancing loan)	1.25	1.25	NA
(I) Loan assumption under section 3714	0.50	0.50	0.50
(J) Loan under section 3733(a)	2.25	2.25	2.25.

Any reference to a section in the “Type of loan” column in the loan fee table in paragraph (2) refers to a section of this title.

For the purposes of paragraph (2):

The term “active duty veteran” means any veteran eligible for the benefits of this chapter other than a Reservist.

The term “Reservist” means a veteran described in section 3701(b)(5)(A) of this title who is eligible under section 3702(a)(2)(E) of this title.

The term “other obligor” means a person who is not a veteran, as defined in section 101 of this title or other provision of this chapter.

The term “initial loan” means a loan to a veteran guaranteed under section 3710 or made under section 3711 of this title if the veteran has never obtained a loan guaranteed under section 3710 or made under section 3711 of this title.

If a veteran has obtained a loan guaranteed under section 3710 or made under section 3711 of this title and the dwelling securing such loan was substantially damaged or destroyed by a major disaster declared by the President under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170), the Secretary shall treat as an initial loan, as defined in clause (i), the next loan the Secretary guarantees or makes to such veteran under section 3710 or 3711, respectively, if—

such loan is guaranteed or made before the date that is three years after the date on which the dwelling was substantially damaged or destroyed; and

such loan is only for repairs or construction of the dwelling, as determined by the Secretary.

The term “subsequent loan” means a loan to a veteran, other than an interest rate reduction refinancing loan, guaranteed under section 3710 or made under section 3711 of this title that is not an initial loan.

The term “interest rate reduction refinancing loan” means a loan described in section 3710(a)(8), 3710(a)(9)(B)(i), 3710(a)(11), 3712(a)(1)(F), or 3762(h)(1) of this title.

The term “0-down” means a downpayment, if any, of less than 5 percent of the total purchase price or construction cost of the dwelling.

The term “5-down” means a downpayment of at least 5 percent or more, but less than 10 percent, of the total purchase price or construction cost of the dwelling.

The term “10-down” means a downpayment of 10 percent or more of the total purchase price or construction cost of the dwelling.

Waiver of Fee.—

A fee may not be collected under this section from a veteran who is receiving compensation (or who, but for the receipt of retirement pay or active service pay, would be entitled to receive compensation), from a surviving spouse of any veteran (including a person who died in the active military, naval, air, or space service) who died from a service-connected disability, or from a member of the Armed Forces who is serving on active duty and who provides, on or before the date of loan closing, evidence of having been awarded the Purple Heart.

A veteran described in subparagraph (B) shall be treated as receiving compensation for purposes of this subsection as of the date of the rating described in such subparagraph without regard to whether an effective date of the award of compensation is established as of that date.

A veteran described in this subparagraph is a veteran who is rated eligible to receive compensation—

as the result of a pre-discharge disability examination and rating; or

based on a pre-discharge review of existing medical evidence (including service medical and treatment records) that results in the issuance of a memorandum rating.

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

1982
Pub. L. 97–253 title IV § 406(a)(1) · 96 Stat. 805
Enacted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729
Added Pub. L. 97–253, title IV, § 406(a)(1), Sept. 8, 1982, 96 Stat. 805, § 1829
Unresolved: Pub. L. 97–253 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.
Source evidence
Code source credit
Added Pub. L. 97–253, title IV, § 406(a)(1), Sept. 8, 1982, 96 Stat. 805, § 1829
1984
Pub. L. 98–367 § 2511(a)(2) · 98 Stat. 472
1. Redesignated · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(c); 38 U.S.C. § 3729(d)
  Pub. L. 98–367, § 2511(a)(2), (3), redesignated subsec. (d) as (c)
2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(c); 38 U.S.C. § 3729(d)
  Pub. L. 98–367, § 2511(a)(2), (3), substituted “September 30, 1987” for “September 30, 1985”. Former subsec. (c), which related to deposit of fees collected under this section into Treasury as miscellaneous receipts, was struck out
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsecs. (c), (d). Pub. L. 98–367, § 2511(a)(2), (3), redesignated subsec. (d) as (c) and substituted “September 30, 1987” for “September 30, 1985”. Former subsec. (c), which related to deposit of fees collected under this section into Treasury as miscellaneous receipts, was struck out.
1984
Spending Reduction Act of 1984
Pub. L. 98–369 § 2511(a)(1) · 98 Stat. 494
1. Inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(a)
  Pub. L. 98–369, § 2511(a)(1), inserted “and from each person obtaining a loan from the Administrator to finance the purchase of real property from the Administrator,” after “under this chapter,”
2. Struck · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(a)
  Pub. L. 98–369, § 2511(a)(1), struck out “one-half of” before “one percent of the total loan amount”
3. Struck · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(a)
  Pub. L. 98–369, § 2511(a)(1), struck out “to the veteran” after “in the loan”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 98–369, § 2511(a)(1), inserted “and from each person obtaining a loan from the Administrator to finance the purchase of real property from the Administrator,” after “under this chapter,”, struck out “one-half of” before “one percent of the total loan amount”, and struck out “to the veteran” after “in the loan”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) in subsection (a)— (A) by inserting “and from each person obtaining a loan from the Administrator to finance the purchase of real property from the Administrator,” after “under this chapter,”; (B) by striking out “one-half of”; and (C) by striking out “to the veteran” after “in the loan”;
1987
Veterans’ Home Loan Program Improvements and Property Rehabilitation Act of 1987
Pub. L. 100–198 § 2(b) · 101 Stat. 1315
Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(b)
Pub. L. 100–198, § 2(b), substituted “of any veteran (including a person who died in the active military, naval, or air service) who died from a service-connected disability” for “described in section 1801(b)(2) of this title”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 100–198, § 2(b), substituted “of any veteran (including a person who died in the active military, naval, or air service) who died from a service-connected disability” for “described in section 1801(b)(2) of this title”.
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(b) Waiver.— Section 1829(b) is amended by striking out “described in section 1801(b)(2) of this title” and inserting in lieu thereof “of any veteran (including a person who died in the active military, naval, or air service) who died from a service-connected disability”.
1987
Veterans’ Home Loan Program Improvements and Property Rehabilitation Act of 1987
Pub. L. 100–198 § 2(a) · 101 Stat. 1315
1. Amended · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(c)
  Pub. L. 100–198, § 2(a), and Pub. L. 100–203, amended subsec. identically
2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(c)
  Pub. L. 100–198, § 2(a), and Pub. L. 100–203, substituting “September 30, 1989” for “September 30, 1987”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 100–198, § 2(a), and Pub. L. 100–203, amended subsec. identically, substituting “September 30, 1989” for “September 30, 1987”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(a) Extension.— Section 1829(c) is amended by striking out “1987” and inserting in lieu thereof “1989”.
1987
Veterans’ Home Loan Program Improvements and Property Rehabilitation Act of 1987
Pub. L. 100–198 § 10(c) · 101 Stat. 1315
Added · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(d)
Pub. L. 100–198, § 10(c), added subsec. (d)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 100–198, § 10(c), added subsec. (d).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(c) Loan Fee.— Section 1829 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: “(d) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a fee shall be collected from a person assuming a loan to which section 1817A of this chapter applies. The amount of the fee shall be equal to one-half of one percent of the balance of such loan on the date of the transfer of the property.”.
1988
Veterans
Pub. L. 100–322 title IV § 415(c)(6) · 102 Stat. 487
Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(d)
Pub. L. 100–322 substituted “section 1814” for “section 1817A”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 100–322 substituted “section 1814” for “section 1817A”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(6) Section 1829(d) is amended by striking out “1817A” and inserting in lieu thereof “1814”.
1989
Veterans Home Loan Indemnity and Restructuring Act of 1989
Pub. L. 101–237 § 303(a) · 103 Stat. 2062
Amended · 38 U.S.C. § 3729
Pub. L. 101–237, § 303(a), amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows:
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 101–237, § 303(a), amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows:
“(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a fee shall be collected from each veteran obtaining a housing loan guaranteed, made, or insured under this chapter, and from each person obtaining a loan from the Secretary to finance the purchase of real property from the Secretary, and no such loan may be guaranteed, made, or insured under this chapter until the fee payable with respect to such loan has been remitted to the Secretary. The amount of the fee shall be one percent of the total loan amount. The amount of the fee may be included in the loan and paid from the proceeds thereof. “(b) A fee may not be collected under this section from a veteran who is receiving compensation (or who but for the receipt of retirement pay would be entitled to receive compensation) or from a surviving spouse of any veteran (including a person who died in the active military, naval, or air service) who died from a service-connected disability. “(c) A fee may not be collected under this section with respect to any loan closed after September 30, 1990. “(d) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a fee shall be collected from a person assuming a loan to which section 1814 of this chapter applies. The amount of the fee shall be equal to one-half of one percent of the balance of such loan on the date of the transfer of the property.”
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(a) In General.— Section 1829 is amended to read as follows: “§ 1829. Loan fee “(a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (c)(1) of this section, a fee shall be collected from each veteran obtaining a housing loan guaranteed, insured, or made under this chapter, and from each person obtaining a loan under section 1833(a) of this title, and no such loan may be guaranteed, insured, or made under this chapter until the fee payable under this section has been remitted to the Secretary. “(2) The amount of such fee shall be 1.25 percent of the total loan amount, except that— “(A) in the case of a loan made under section 1811 or 1833(a) of this title or for any purpose specified in section 1812 of this title, the amount of such fee shall be one percent of the total loan amount; “(B) in the case of a guaranteed or insured loan for a purchase (except for a purchase referred to in section 1812(a) of this title), or for construction, with respect to which the veteran has made a downpayment of 5 percent or more, but less than 10 percent, of the total purchase price or construction cost, the amount of such fee shall be 0.75 percent of the total loan amount; and “(C) in the case of a guaranteed or insured loan for a purchase (except for a purchase referred to in section 1812(a) of this title), or for construction, with respect to which the veteran has made a downpayment of 10 percent or more of the total purchase price or construction cost, the amount of such fee shall be 0.50 percent of the total loan amount. “(3) Except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, there shall be credited to the Guaranty and Indemnity Fund (in addition to the amount required to be credited to such Fund under section 1825(c)(2)(A) or (B) of this title), on behalf of a veteran who has made a downpayment described in paragraph (2)(C) of this subsection, an amount equal to 0.25 percent of the total loan amount for the fiscal year in which the loan is closed and for the following fiscal year. “(4) Credits to the Guaranty and Indemnity Fund under paragraph (3) of this subsection with respect to loans guaranteed or insured under this chapter that are closed during fiscal year 1990 shall be made in October 1990 and October 1991. “(5) The amount of the fee to be collected under paragraph (1) of this subsection may be included in the loan and paid from the proceeds thereof. “(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a fee shall be collected from a person assuming a loan to which section 1814 of this title applies. The amount of the fee shall be equal to 0.50 percent of the balance of the loan on the date of the transfer of the property. “(c) (1) A fee may not be collected under this section from a veteran who is receiving compensation (or who but for the receipt of retirement pay would be entitled to receive compensation) or from a surviving spouse of any veteran (including a person who died in the active military, naval, or air service) who died from a service-connected disability. “(2) There shall be credited to the Guaranty and Indemnity Fund (in addition to the amount required to be credited to such Fund under section 1825(c)(2)(A) or (B) of this title and subsection (a)(3) of this section), on behalf of a veteran or surviving spouse described in paragraph (1) of this subsection, an amount equal to the fee that, except for paragraph (1) of this subsection, would be collected from such veteran or surviving spouse. “(3) Credits to the Guaranty and Indemnity Fund under paragraph (2) of this subsection with respect to loans guaranteed, insured, or made under this chapter that are closed during fiscal year 1990 shall be made in October 1990.”.
1989
Veterans Home Loan Indemnity and Restructuring Act of 1989
Pub. L. 101–237 § 313(b)(1) · 103 Stat. 2062
Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(a)
Pub. L. 101–237, § 313(b)(1), substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator” wherever appearing
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 101–237, § 313(b)(1), substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator” wherever appearing.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) Chapters 23, 24, and 37 are amended by striking out “Administrator” and “Administrator’s” each place such terms appear (other than in sections 906(e)(2) and 1812(h)(2)(B) and in section 1845(a) the third place “Administrator” appears) and inserting in lieu thereof “Secretary” and “Secretary’s”, respectively.
1989
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1989
Pub. L. 101–239 title V § 5001 · 103 Stat. 2106
Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(c)
Pub. L. 101–239 substituted “September 30, 1990” for “September 30, 1989”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 101–239 substituted “September 30, 1990” for “September 30, 1989”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
SEC. 5001. EXTENSION OF LOAN FEE. Section 1829(c) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking out “September 30, 1989” and inserting in lieu thereof “September 30, 1990”.
1990
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990
Pub. L. 101–508 § 8032(1) · 104 Stat. 1388
Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(a)(2)
Pub. L. 101–508, § 8032(1), substituted “Except as provided in paragraph (6) of this subsection, the amount” for “The amount”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 101–508, § 8032(1), substituted “Except as provided in paragraph (6) of this subsection, the amount” for “The amount”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) in paragraph (2), by striking out “The amount” and inserting in lieu thereof “Except as provided in paragraph (6) of this subsection, the amount”; and
1990
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990
Pub. L. 101–508 § 8032(2) · 104 Stat. 1388
Added · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(a)(6)
Pub. L. 101–508, § 8032(2), added par. (6)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(6). Pub. L. 101–508, § 8032(2), added par. (6).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(2) by adding at the end the following: “(6) With respect to each loan closed during the period beginning on November 1, 1990, and ending on September 30, 1991, each amount specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection shall be in-creased by 0.625 percent of the total loan amount.”.
1991
Pub. L. 102–54 § 15(a)(3) · 105 Stat. 267
1. Redesignated · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(a)(3)(5)
  Pub. L. 102–54, § 15(a)(3), redesignated par. (5) as (3)
2. Struck · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(a)(3)(5)
  Pub. L. 102–54, § 15(a)(3), struck out former pars. (3) and (4) which read as follows:
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(3) to (5). Pub. L. 102–54, § 15(a)(3), redesignated par. (5) as (3) and struck out former pars. (3) and (4) which read as follows:
“(3) Except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, there shall be credited to the Guaranty and Indemnity Fund (in addition to the amount required to be credited to such Fund under section 1825(c)(2)(A) or (B) of this title), on behalf of a veteran who has made a downpayment described in paragraph (2)(C) of this subsection, an amount equal to 0.25 percent of the total loan amount for the fiscal year in which the loan is closed and for the following fiscal year. “(4) Credits to the Guaranty and Indemnity Fund under paragraph (3) of this subsection with respect to loans guaranteed or insured under this chapter that are closed during fiscal year 1990 shall be made in October 1990 and October 1991.”
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(3) Section 1829(a) is amended by striking out paragraphs (3) and (4) and redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (3).
1991
Pub. L. 102–54 § 15(a)(4) · 105 Stat. 267
Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(c)(2)
Pub. L. 102–54, § 15(a)(4), substituted “clause (A) or (B) of paragraph (2) of section 1825(c) of this title or paragraph (3) of that section” for “section 1825(c)(2)(A) or (B) of this title and subsection (a)(3) of this section”
Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 102–54, § 15(a)(4), substituted “clause (A) or (B) of paragraph (2) of section 1825(c) of this title or paragraph (3) of that section” for “section 1825(c)(2)(A) or (B) of this title and subsection (a)(3) of this section”.
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(4) Section 1829(c)(2) is amended by striking out “section 1825(c)(2) (A) or (B) of this title and subsection (a)(3) of this section” and inserting in lieu thereof “clause (A) or (B) of paragraph (2) of section 1825(c) of this title or paragraph (3) of that section”.
1991
Pub. L. 102–83 § 5(a) · 105 Stat. 378
Changed · 38 U.S.C. § 3729
Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(a), renumbered section 1829 of this title as this section
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(a), renumbered section 1829 of this title as this section.
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(a) Redesignation of Sections to Conform to Chapter Numbers.— Each section contained in any of chapters 11 through 23 is redesignated by replacing the first digit of the section number with the number of the chapter containing that section. Each section contained in any of chapters 24 through 42 is redesignated so that the first two digits of the section number of that section are the same as the chapter number of the chapter containing that section.
1991
Pub. L. 102–83 § 5(c)(1) · 105 Stat. 378
Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(a)(1)
Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(c)(1), substituted “3733(a)” for “1833(a)”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(c)(1), substituted “3733(a)” for “1833(a)”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) Each provision of title 38, United States Code, that contains a reference to a section redesignated by subsection (a) is amended so that the reference refers to the section as redesignated.
1991
Pub. L. 102–83 § 5(c)(1) · 105 Stat. 378
1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(a)(2)
  Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(c)(1), substituted “3711 or 3733(a)” for “1811 or 1833(a)” in subpars. (B) and (C)
2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(a)(2)
  Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(c)(1), substituted “3712” for “1812” in subpars. (B) and (C)
3. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(a)(2)
  Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(c)(1), substituted “3712(a)” for “1812(a)” in subpars. (B) and (C)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(c)(1), substituted “3711 or 3733(a)” for “1811 or 1833(a)” and “3712” for “1812” in subpar. (A) and “3712(a)” for “1812(a)” in subpars. (B) and (C).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) Each provision of title 38, United States Code, that contains a reference to a section redesignated by subsection (a) is amended so that the reference refers to the section as redesignated.
1991
Pub. L. 102–83 § 5(c)(1) · 105 Stat. 378
Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(b)
Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(c)(1), substituted “3714” for “1814”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(c)(1), substituted “3714” for “1814”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) Each provision of title 38, United States Code, that contains a reference to a section redesignated by subsection (a) is amended so that the reference refers to the section as redesignated.
1991
Pub. L. 102–83 § 5(c)(1) · 105 Stat. 378
Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(c)(2)
Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(c)(1), substituted “3725(c)” for “1825(c)”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(c)(1), substituted “3725(c)” for “1825(c)”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) Each provision of title 38, United States Code, that contains a reference to a section redesignated by subsection (a) is amended so that the reference refers to the section as redesignated.
1992
Veterans Home Loan Program Amendments of 1992
Pub. L. 102–547 § 5(1) · 106 Stat. 3633
Inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(a)(2)(A)
Pub. L. 102–547, § 5(1), inserted “(other than section 3712(a)(1)(F))” after “section 3712”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 102–547, § 5(1), inserted “(other than section 3712(a)(1)(F))” after “section 3712”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) in subparagraph (A), by inserting “(other than section 3712(a)(l)(F))” after “section 3712”; and
1992
Veterans Home Loan Program Amendments of 1992
Pub. L. 102–547 § 2(b)(1) · 106 Stat. 3633
Added · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(a)(2)(D)
Pub. L. 102–547, § 2(b)(1), added subpar. (D)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(2)(D). Pub. L. 102–547, § 2(b)(1), added subpar. (D).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) Section 3729(a)(2) of such title is amended— (A) by striking out “and” at the end of subparagraph (B); (B) by striking out the period at the end of subparagraph (C) and inserting in lieu thereof a semicolon; and (C) by adding after subparagraph (C) the following new subparagraph: “(D) in the case of a loan made to, or guaranteed or insured on behalf of, a veteran described in section 3701(b)(5) of this title under this chapter, the amount of such fee shall be— “(i) two percent of the total loan amount; “(ii) in the case of a loan for any purpose specified in section 3712 of this title, one percent of such amount; or “(iii) in the case of a loan for a purchase (other than a purchase referred to in section 3712 of this title) or for construction with respect to which the veteran has made a downpayment of 5 percent or more of the total purchase price or construction cost— “(I) 1.50 percent of the total loan amount if such downpayment is less than 10 percent of such price or cost; or “(II) 1.25 percent of the total loan amount if such downpayment is 10 percent or more of such price or cost; and”.
1992
Veterans Home Loan Program Amendments of 1992
Pub. L. 102–547 § 5(2) · 106 Stat. 3633
Added · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(a)(2)(E)
Pub. L. 102–547, § 5(2), added subpar. (E)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(2)(E). Pub. L. 102–547, § 5(2), added subpar. (E).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(2) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following new subparagraph: “(E) in the case of a loan guaranteed under section 371(a)(8), 3710(a)(9)(B)(i), or 3712(a)(1)(F) of this title, the amount of such fee shall be 0.5 percent of the total loan amount.”.
1993
Veterans Reconciliation Act of 1993
Pub. L. 103–66 § 12007(c) · 107 Stat. 312
Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(a)(2)
Pub. L. 103–66, § 12007(c), substituted “paragraphs (4) and (5)” for “paragraph (6)” in introductory provisions
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 103–66, § 12007(c), substituted “paragraphs (4) and (5)” for “paragraph (6)” in introductory provisions.
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(c) Conforming Amendment.— Paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of such section is amended by striking out “paragraph (6)” and inserting in lieu thereof “paragraphs (4) and (5)”.
1993
Veterans Reconciliation Act of 1993
Pub. L. 103–66 § 12007(a) · 107 Stat. 312
1. Added · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(a)(4)(6)
  Pub. L. 103–66, § 12007(a), (b), added pars. (4) and (5)
2. Struck · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(a)(4)(6)
  Pub. L. 103–66, § 12007(a), (b), struck out par. (6) which read as follows: “With respect to each loan closed during the period beginning on November 1, 1990, and ending on September 30, 1991, each amount specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection shall be increased by 0.625 percent of the total loan amount.”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsecs. (a)(4) to (6). Pub. L. 103–66, § 12007(a), (b), added pars. (4) and (5) and struck out par. (6) which read as follows: “With respect to each loan closed during the period beginning on November 1, 1990, and ending on September 30, 1991, each amount specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection shall be increased by 0.625 percent of the total loan amount.”
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(a) Increase in Home Loan Fees.— Subsection (a) of section 3729 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking out paragraph (6); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: “(4) With respect to a loan closed after September 30, 1993, and before October 1, 1998, for which a fee is collected under paragraph (1), the amount of such fee, as computed under paragraph (2), shall be increased by 0.75 percent of the total loan amount other than in the case of a loan described in subparagraph (A), (D)(ii), or (E) of paragraph (2).”.
1994
Veterans’ Benefits Improvements Act of 1994
Pub. L. 103–446 title IX § 904(c) · 108 Stat. 4645
Inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(a)(2)(E)
Pub. L. 103–446 inserted “3710(a)(11),” after “3710(a)(9)(B)(i),”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(2)(E). Pub. L. 103–446 inserted “3710(a)(11),” after “3710(a)(9)(B)(i),”.
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(c) Fee.— Section 3729(a)(2)(E) is amended by inserting 38 USC 3729. “3710(a)(11),” after “3710(a)(9)(B)(i),”.
1996
Veterans’ Benefits Improvements Act of 1996
Pub. L. 104–275 title II § 202(b) · 110 Stat. 3322
Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(a)(2)(E)
Pub. L. 104–275 substituted “3712(a)(1)(F), or 3762(h)” for “or 3712(a)(1)(F)”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(2)(E). Pub. L. 104–275 substituted “3712(a)(1)(F), or 3762(h)” for “or 3712(a)(1)(F)”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
SEC. 202. DIRECT LOANS TO REFINANCE LOANS UNDER NATIVE AMERICAN VETERAN HOUSING LOAN PILOT PROGRAM. (a) Authority.— Section 3762 is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (i); and (2) by inserting after subsection (g) the following new subsection (h): “(h) (1) The Secretary may make direct loans to Native American veterans in order to enable such veterans to refinance existing loans made under this section. “(2) (A) The Secretary may not make a loan under this subsection unless the loan meets the requirements set forth in subparagraphs (B), (C), and (E) of paragraph (1) of section 3710(e) of this title. “(B) The Secretary may not make a loan under this subsection unless the loan will bear an interest rate at least one percentage point less than the interest rate borne by the loan being refinanced. “(C) Paragraphs (2) and (3) of such section 3710(e) shall apply to any loan made under this subsection, except that for the purposes of this subsection the reference to subsection (a)(8) of section 3710 of this title in such paragraphs (2) and (3) shall be deemed to be a reference to this subsection. ”. (b) Loan Fee.— Section 3729(a)(2)(E) is amended by striking out “or 3712(a)(1)(F)” and inserting in lieu thereof “3712(a)(1)(F), or 3762(h)”.
1997
Balanced Budget Act of 1997
Pub. L. 105–33 § 8032(1)(A) · 111 Stat. 251
Struck · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(a)(2)(A)
Pub. L. 105–33, § 8032(1)(A), struck out “or 3733(a)” after “section 3711”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 105–33, § 8032(1)(A), struck out “or 3733(a)” after “section 3711”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking out “or 3733(a)”;
1997
Balanced Budget Act of 1997
Pub. L. 105–33 § 8032(1)(B) · 111 Stat. 251
Added · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(a)(2)(F)
Pub. L. 105–33, § 8032(1)(B)–(D), added subpar. (F)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(2)(F). Pub. L. 105–33, § 8032(1)(B)–(D), added subpar. (F).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(B) in subparagraph (D), by striking out “and” at the end;
1997
Balanced Budget Act of 1997
Pub. L. 105–33 title VIII · 111 Stat. 251
1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(a)(4)
  Pub. L. 105–33, §§ 8012(1), 8032(2), substituted “October 1, 2002” for “October 1, 1998”
2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(a)(4)
  Pub. L. 105–33, §§ 8012(1), 8032(2), substituted “(E), or (F)” for “or (E)”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 105–33, §§ 8012(1), 8032(2), substituted “October 1, 2002” for “October 1, 1998” and “(E), or (F)” for “or (E)”.
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TITLE VIII— VETERANS AND RELATED MATTERS SEC. 8001. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) Short Title.— This title may be cited as the “Veterans Reconciliation Act of 1997”. (b) Table of Contents.— The table of contents for this title is as follows: Sec. 8001. Short title; table of contents. Subtitle A— Extension of Temporary Authorities Sec. 8011. Enhanced loan asset sale authority. Sec. 8012. Home loan fees. Sec. 8013. Procedures applicable to liquidation sales on defaulted home loans guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Sec. 8014. Income verification authority. Sec. 8015. Limitation on pension for certain recipients of medicaid-covered nursing home care. Subtitle B— Copayments and Medical Care Cost Recovery Sec. 8021. Authority to require that certain veterans make copayments in exchange for receiving health care benefits. Sec. 8022. Medical care cost recovery authority. Sec. 8023. Department of Veterans Affairs medical-care receipts. Subtitle C— Other Matters Sec. 8031. Rounding down of cost-of-living adjustments in compensation and DIC rates for fiscal years 1998 through 2002. Sec. 8032. Increase in amount of home loan fees for the purchase of repossessed homes from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Sec. 8033. Withholding of payments and benefits. Subtitle A— Extension of Temporary Authorities SEC. 8011. ENHANCED LOAN ASSET SALE AUTHORITY. Section 3720(h)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking out “December 31, 1997” and inserting in lieu thereof “December 31, 2002”. SEC. 8012. HOME LOAN FEES. Section 3729(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (4), by striking out “October 1, 1998” and inserting in lieu thereof “October 1, 2002”; and (2) in paragraph (5)(C), by striking out “October 1, 1998” and inserting in lieu thereof “October 1, 2002”. SEC. 8013. PROCEDURES APPLICABLE TO LIQUIDATION SALES ON DEFAULTED HOME LOANS GUARANTEED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. Section 3732(c)(11) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking out “October 1, 1998” and inserting in lieu thereof “October 1, 2002”. SEC. 8014. INCOME VERIFICATION AUTHORITY. Section 5317(g) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking out “September 30, 1998” and inserting in lieu thereof “September 30, 2002”. SEC. 8015. LIMITATION ON PENSION FOR CERTAIN RECIPIENTS OF MEDICAID-COVERED NURSING HOME CARE. Section 5503(f)(7) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking out “September 30, 1998” and inserting in lieu thereof “September 30, 2002”. Subtitle B— Copayments and Medical Care Cost Recovery SEC. 8021. AUTHORITY TO REQUIRE THAT CERTAIN VETERANS MAKE COPAYMENTS IN EXCHANGE FOR RECEIVING HEALTH CARE BENEFITS. (a) Hospital and Medical Care.— (1) Extension.— Section 1710(f)(2)(B) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting “before September 30, 2002,” after “(B)”. (2) Repeal of superseded provision.— Section 8013(e) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (38 U.S.C. 1710 note) is repealed. (b) Outpatient Medications.— Section 1722A(c) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking out “September 30, 1998” and inserting in lieu thereof “September 30, 2002”. SEC. 8022. MEDICAL CARE COST RECOVERY AUTHORITY. Section 1729(a)(2)(E) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking out “October 1, 1998” and inserting in lieu thereof “October 1, 2002”. SEC. 8023. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICALCARE RECEIPTS. (a) Allocation of Receipts.— (1) Chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1729 the following new section: “§ 1729A. Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Care Collections Fund “(a) There is in the Treasury a fund to be known as the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Care Collections Fund. “(b) Amounts recovered or collected after June 30, 1997, under any of the following provisions of law shall be deposited in the fund: “(1) Section 1710(f) of this title. “(2) Section 1710(g) of this title. “(3) Section 1711 of this title. “(4) Section 1722A of this title. “(5) Section 1729 of this title. “(6) Public Law 87–693, popularly known as the ‘Federal Medical Care Recovery Act’ (42 U.S.C. 2651 et seq.), to the extent that a recovery or collection under that law is based on medical care or services furnished under this chapter. “(c) (1) Subject to the provisions of appropriations Acts, amounts in the fund shall be available, without fiscal year limitation, to the Secretary for the following purposes: “(A) Furnishing medical care and services under this chapter, to be available during any fiscal year for the same purposes and subject to the same limitations (other than with respect to the period of availability for obligation) as apply to amounts appropriated from the general fund of the Treasury for that fiscal year for medical care. “(B) Expenses of the Department for the identification, billing, auditing, and collection of amounts owed the United States by reason of medical care and services furnished under this chapter. “(2) Amounts available under paragraph (1) may not be used for any purpose other than a purpose set forth in subparagraph (A) or (B) of that paragraph. “(3) (A) If for fiscal year 1998 the Secretary determines that the total amount to be recovered under the provisions of law specified in subsection (b) will be less than the amount contained in the latest Congressional Budget Office baseline estimate (computed under section 257 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985) for the amount of such recoveries for fiscal year 1998 by at least $25,000,000, the Secretary shall promptly certify to the Secretary of the Treasury the amount of the shortfall (as estimated by the Secretary) that is in excess of $25,000,000. Upon receipt of such a certification, the Secretary of the Treasury shall, not later than 30 days after receiving the certification, deposit in the fund, from any unobligated amounts in the Treasury, an amount equal to the amount certified by the Secretary. “(B) If for fiscal year 1998 a deposit is made under subparagraph (A) and the Secretary subsequently determines that the actual amount recovered for that fiscal year under the provisions of law specified in subsection (b) is greater than the amount estimated by the Secretary that was used for purposes of the certification by the Secretary under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall pay into the general fund of the Treasury, from amounts available for medical care, an amount equal to the difference between the amount actually recovered and the amount so estimated (but not in excess of the amount of the deposit under subparagraph (A) pursuant to such certification). “(C) If for fiscal year 1998 a deposit is made under subparagraph (A) and the Secretary subsequently determines that the actual amount recovered for that fiscal year under the provisions of law specified in subsection (b) is less than the amount estimated by the Secretary that was used for purposes of the certification by the Secretary under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall promptly certify to the Secretary of the Treasury the amount of the shortfall. Upon receipt of such a certification, the Secretary of the Treasury shall, not later than 30 days after receiving the certification, deposit in the fund, from any unobligated amounts in the Treasury, an amount equal to the amount certified by the Secretary. “(d) (1) Of the total amount recovered or collected by the Department during a fiscal year under the provisions of law referred to in subsection (b) and made available from the fund, the Secretary shall make available to each designated health care region of the Department an amount that bears the same ratio to the total amount so made available as the amount recovered or collected by such region during that fiscal year under such provisions of law bears to such total amount recovered or collected during that fiscal year. The Secretary shall make available to each region the entirety of the amount specified to be made available to such region by the preceding sentence. “(2) In this subsection, the term ‘designated health care regions of the Department’ means the geographic areas designated by the Secretary for purposes of the management of, and allocation of resources for, health care services provided by the Department. “(e) (1) The Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives quarterly reports on the operation of this section for fiscal years 1998, 1999, and 2000 and for the first quarter of fiscal year 2001. Each such report shall specify the amount collected under each of the provisions specified in subsection (b) during the preceding quarter and the amount originally estimated to be collected under each such provision during such quarter. “(2) A report under paragraph (1) for a quarter shall be submitted not later than 45 days after the end of that quarter. “(f) Amounts recovered or collected under the provisions of law referred to in subsection (b) shall be treated for the purposes of sections 251 and 252 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 901, 902) as offsets to discretionary appropriations (rather than as offsets to direct spending) to the extent that such amounts are made available for expenditure in appropriations Acts for the purposes specified in subsection (c).”. (2) The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1729 the following new item: “1729A. Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Care Collections Fund.”. (b) Conforming Amendments.— Chapter 17 of such title is amended as follows: (1) Section 1710(f) is amended by striking out paragraph (4) and redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (4). (2) Section 1710(g) is amended by striking out paragraph (4). (3) Section 1722A(b) is amended by striking out “Department of Veterans Affairs Medical-Care Cost Recovery Fund” and inserting in lieu thereof “Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Care Collections Fund”. (4) Section 1729 is amended by striking out subsection (g). (c) Disposition of Funds in Medical-Care Cost Recovery Fund.— 38 USC 1729 note. The amount of the unobligated balance remaining in the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical-Care Cost Recovery Fund (established pursuant to section 1729(g)(1) of title 38, United States Code) at the close of June 30, 1997, shall be deposited, not later than December 31, 1997, in the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts, and the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical-Care Cost Recovery Fund shall be terminated when the deposit is made. (d) Determination of Amounts Subject to Recovery.— Section 1729 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking out “the reasonable cost of” and inserting in lieu thereof “reasonable charges for”; and (2) in subsection (c)(2)— (A) by striking out “the reasonable cost of” in the first sentence of subparagraph (A) and in subparagraph (B) and inserting in lieu thereof “reasonable charges for”; and (B) by striking out “cost” in the second sentence of subparagraph (A) and inserting in lieu thereof “charges”. (e) Technical Amendment.— Paragraph (2) of section 712(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking out subparagraph (B); and (2) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (B). (f) Implementation.— Not later than January 1, 1999, the Secretary Reports. 38 USC 1729A note. of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report note on the implementation of this section. The report shall describe the collections under each of the provisions specified in section 1729A(b) of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a). Information on such collections shall be shown for each of the health service networks (known as Veterans Integrated Service Networks) and, to the extent practicable for each facility within each such network. The Secretary shall include in the report an analysis of differences among the networks with respect to (A) the market in which the networks operates, (B) the effort expended to achieve collections, (C) the efficiency of such effort, and (D) any other relevant information. (g) Effective Date.— (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), this section and the amendments made by this section shall take effect on October 1, 1997. (2) The amendments made by subsection (d) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. Subtitle C— Other Matters SEC. 8031. ROUNDING DOWN OF COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENTS IN COMPENSATION AND DIC RATES FOR FISCAL YEARS 1998 THROUGH 2002. (a) Compensation COLAs.— (1) Chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1102 the following new section: “§ 1103. Cost-of-living adjustments “(a) In the computation of cost-of-living adjustments for fiscal years 1998 through 2002 in the rates of, and dollar limitations applicable to, compensation payable under this chapter, such adjustments shall be made by a uniform percentage that is no more than the percentage equal to the social security increase for that fiscal year, with all increased monthly rates and limitations (other than increased rates or limitations equal to a whole dollar amount) rounded down to the next lower whole dollar amount. “(b) For purposes of this section, the term ‘social security increase’ means the percentage by which benefit amounts payable under title II of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.) are increased for any fiscal year as a result of a determination under section 215(i) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)).” (2) The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1102 the following new item: “1103. Cost-of-living adjustments.”. (b) DIC COLAs.— (1) Chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1302 the following new section: “§ 1303. Cost-of-living adjustments “(a) In the computation of cost-of-living adjustments for fiscal years 1998 through 2002 in the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation payable under this chapter, such adjustments (except as provided in subsection (b)) shall be made by a uniform percentage that is no more than the percentage equal to the social security increase for that fiscal year, with all increased monthly rates (other than increased rates equal to a whole dollar amount) rounded down to the next lower whole dollar amount. “(b) For purposes of this section, the term ‘social security increase’ means the percentage by which benefit amounts payable under title II of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.) are increased for any fiscal year as a result of a determination under section 215(i) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)).".. (2) The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1302 the following new item: “1303. Cost-of-living adjustments.”. SEC. 8032. INCREASE IN AMOUNT OF HOME LOAN FEES FOR THE PURCHASE OF REPOSSESSED HOMES FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. Section 3729(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking out “or 3733(a)”; (B) in subparagraph (D), by striking out “and” at the end; (C) in subparagraph (E), by striking out the period at the end and inserting in lieu thereof “; and”; and (D) by adding at the end the following: “(F) in the case of a loan made under section 3733(a) of this title, the amount of such fee shall be 2.25 percent of the total loan amount.”; and (2) in paragraph (4), as amended by section 8012(1) of this Act, by striking out “or (E)” and inserting in lieu thereof “(E), or (F)”. SEC. 8033. WITHHOLDING OF PAYMENTS AND BENEFITS. (a) Notice Required in Lieu of Consent or Court Order.— Section 3726 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting “(a)” before “No officer”; and (2) by striking out “unless” and all that follows and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “unless the Secretary provides such veteran or surviving spouse with notice by certified mail with return receipt requested of the authority of the Secretary to waive the payment of indebtedness under section 5302(b) of this title.”; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subsections: “(b) If the Secretary does not waive the entire amount of the liability, the Secretary shall then determine whether the veteran or surviving spouse should be released from liability under section 3713(b) of this title. “(c) If the Secretary determines that the veteran or surviving spouse should not be released from liability, the Secretary shall notify the veteran or surviving spouse of that determination and provide a notice of the procedure for appealing that determination, unless the Secretary has previously made such determination and notified the veteran or surviving spouse of the procedure for appealing the determination.”. (b) Conforming Amendment.— Section 5302(b) of such title is amended by inserting “with return receipt requested” after “certified mail”. (c) Effective Date.— The amendments made by this section 38 USC 3726 note. shall apply with respect to any indebtedness to the United States note arising pursuant to chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code, before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act.
1997
Balanced Budget Act of 1997
Pub. L. 105–33 § 8012(2) · 111 Stat. 251
Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(a)(5)(C)
Pub. L. 105–33, § 8012(2), substituted “October 1, 2002” for “October 1, 1998”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(5)(C). Pub. L. 105–33, § 8012(2), substituted “October 1, 2002” for “October 1, 1998”.
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(2) in paragraph (5)(C), by striking out “October 1, 1998” and inserting in lieu thereof “October 1, 2002”.
1998
Pub. L. 105–368 § 602(e)(1)(D)(ii) · 112 Stat. 3315
Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(a)(1)
Pub. L. 105–368, § 602(e)(1)(D)(ii), substituted “(c)” for “(c)(1)”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 105–368, § 602(e)(1)(D)(ii), substituted “(c)” for “(c)(1)”.
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(ii) in subsection (a)(1), by striking “(c)(1)” and inserting “(c)”.
1998
Pub. L. 105–368 § 603(b) · 112 Stat. 3315
1. Amended · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(a)(4)
  Pub. L. 105–368, § 603(b), designated existing provisions as subpar. (A)
2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(a)(4)
  Pub. L. 105–368, § 603(b), substituted “during the period specified in subparagraph (B)” for “after September 30, 1993, and before October 1, 2002,”
3. Added · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(a)(4)
  Pub. L. 105–368, § 603(b), added subpar. (B)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 105–368, § 603(b), designated existing provisions as subpar. (A), substituted “during the period specified in subparagraph (B)” for “after September 30, 1993, and before October 1, 2002,”, and added subpar. (B).
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(b) One-Year Extension of Fee Provision.— Section 3729(a)(4) is amended— (1) by striking “With respect to a loan closed after September 30, 1993, and before October 1, 2002,” and inserting “(A) With respect to a loan closed during the period specified in subparagraph (B)”; and (2) by adding at the end the following: “(B) The specified period for purposes of subparagraph (A) is the period beginning on October 1, 1993, and ending on September 30, 2002, except that in the case of a loan described in subparagraph (D) of paragraph (2), such period ends on September 30, 2003.”.
1998
Pub. L. 105–368 § 603(e)(1)(D)(i) · 112 Stat. 3315
1. Struck · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(c)
  Pub. L. 105–368, § 603(e)(1)(D)(i), struck out “(1)” before “A fee may not”
2. Struck · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(c)
  Pub. L. 105–368, § 603(e)(1)(D)(i), struck out pars. (2) and (3) which read as follows:
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 105–368, § 603(e)(1)(D)(i), struck out “(1)” before “A fee may not” and struck out pars. (2) and (3) which read as follows:
“(2) There shall be credited to the Guaranty and Indemnity Fund (in addition to the amount required to be credited to such Fund under clause (A) or (B) of paragraph (2) of section 3725(c) of this title or paragraph (3) of that section), on behalf of a veteran or surviving spouse described in paragraph (1) of this subsection, an amount equal to the fee that, except for paragraph (1) of this subsection, would be collected from such veteran or surviving spouse. “(3) Credits to the Guaranty and Indemnity Fund under paragraph (2) of this subsection with respect to loans guaranteed, insured, or made under this chapter that are closed during fiscal year 1990 shall be made in October 1990.”
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SEC. 603. EXTENSION OF ELIGIBILITY OF MEMBERS OF SELECTED RESERVE FOR VETERANS HOUSING LOANS. (a) Extension.— Section 3702(a)(2)(E) is amended by striking “October 27, 1999,” and inserting “September 30, 2003,”. (b) One-Year Extension of Fee Provision.— Section 3729(a)(4) is amended— (1) by striking “With respect to a loan closed after September 30, 1993, and before October 1, 2002,” and inserting “(A) With respect to a loan closed during the period specified in subparagraph (B)”; and (2) by adding at the end the following: “(B) The specified period for purposes of subparagraph (A) is the period beginning on October 1, 1993, and ending on September 30, 2002, except that in the case of a loan described in subparagraph (D) of paragraph (2), such period ends on September 30, 2003.”.
2000
Veterans Benefits and Health Care Improvement Act of 2000
Pub. L. 106–419 title IV § 402(b) · 114 Stat. 1822
1. Amended · 38 U.S.C. § 3729
  Pub. L. 106–419, as amended by Pub. L. 107–14
2. Amended · 38 U.S.C. § 3729
  Pub. L. 106–419, as amended text generally
3. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729
  Pub. L. 106–419, as substituting present provisions for provisions which established loan fee, set fee as 1.25 percent of total loan amount, with exceptions, provided that amount of fee may be included in loan amount and paid from proceeds thereof, provided for increased loan fee percentage for loans closed during specified period, provided for fees on subsequent loans and assumed loans, and provided that fees may not be collected from veterans receiving compensation or from surviving spouses of any veterans who died from service-connected disability
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Code amendment note
Pub. L. 106–419, as amended by Pub. L. 107–14, amended text generally, substituting present provisions for provisions which established loan fee, set fee as 1.25 percent of total loan amount, with exceptions, provided that amount of fee may be included in loan amount and paid from proceeds thereof, provided for increased loan fee percentage for loans closed during specified period, provided for fees on subsequent loans and assumed loans, and provided that fees may not be collected from veterans receiving compensation or from surviving spouses of any veterans who died from service-connected disability.
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(b) Home Loan Fees.— Section 3729 is amended by striking everything after the section heading and inserting the following: “(a) Requirement of Fee.— (1) Except as provided in subsection (c), a fee shall be collected from each person obtaining a housing loan guaranteed, insured, or made under this chapter, and each person assuming a loan to which section 3714 of this title applies. No such loan may be guaranteed, insured, made, or assumed until the fee payable under this section has been remitted to the Secretary. “(2) The fee may be included in the loan and paid from the proceeds thereof. “(b) Determination of Fee.— (1) The amount of the fee shall be determined from the loan fee table in paragraph (2). The fee is expressed as a percentage of the total amount of the loan guaranteed, insured, or made, or, in the case of a loan assumption, the unpaid principal balance of the loan on the date of the transfer of the property. “(2) The loan fee table referred to in paragraph (1) is as follows: Type of loan Active duty veteran Reservist Other obligor (A)(i) Initial loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 0-down, or any other initial loan described in section 3710(a) other than with 5-down or 10-down (closed before October 1, 2008)................... .............. ............................................................................................. 2.00 2.75 NA (A)(ii) Initial loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 0-down, or any other initial loan described in section 3710(a) other than with 5-down or 10-down (closed on or after October 1, 2008) ......................... ................................................................................................ 1.25 2.00 NA (B)(i) Subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 0-down, or any other subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) (closed before October 1, 2008)...................................................................... .... 3.00 3.00 NA (B)(ii) Subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 0-down, or any other subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) (closed on or after October 1, 2008) .......................................................... 1.25 2.00 NA (C)(i) Loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 5-down (closed before October 1, 2008)..................................... ....................... ,............................... 1.50 2.25 NA (C)(ii) Loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 5-down (closed on or after October 1, 2008) ......................................................................................... 0 75 1.50 NA (D)(i) Initial loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 10-down (closed before October 1, 2008) ...................................................... .................................. 1.25 2.00 NA (D)(ii) Initial loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 10-down (closed on or after October 1, 2008) ............................................................. 0.50 1.25 NA (E) Interest rate reduction refinancing loan ......................... 0.50 0 50 NA (F) Direct loan under section 3711 ............................... ....... .... too 1.00 NA (G) Manufactured home loan under section 3712 (other than an interest rate reduction refinancing Ioan) ............................. ............................ ........................................... , 100 1.00 NA (H) Loan to Native American veteran under section 3762 (other than an interest rate reduction refinancing loan) ....................................................... ...... .......................... 1.26 1.25 NA (I) Loan assumption under section 3714 .............................. 0.50 0.50 0.50 (J) Loan under section 3733(a) .................................................. 2.25 2.25 2.25” “(3) Any reference to a section in the ‘Type of loan’ column in the loan fee table in paragraph (2) refers to a section of this title. “(4) For the purposes of paragraph (2): “(A) The term ‘active duty veteran’ means any veteran eligible for the benefits of this chapter other than a Reservist. “(B) The term ‘Reservist’ means a veteran described in section 3701(b)(5)(A) of this title. “(C) The term ‘other obligor’ means a person who is not a veteran, as defined in section 101 of this title or other provision of this chapter. “(D) The term ‘initial loan’ means a loan to a veteran guaranteed under section 3710 or made under section 3711of this title if the veteran has never obtained a loan guaranteed under section 3710 or made under section 3711 of this title. “(E) The term ‘subsequent loan’ means a loan to a veteran, other than an interest rate reduction refinancing loan, guaranteed under section 3710 or made under section 3711 of this title if the veteran has previously obtained a loan guaranteed under section 3710 or made under section 3711 of this title. “(F) The term ‘interest rate reduction refinancing loan’ means a loan described in section 3710(a)(8), 3710(a)(9)(B)(i), 3710(a)(U), 3712(a)(1)(F), or 3762(h) of this title. “(G) The term ‘0-down’ means a downpayment, if any, of less than 5 percent of the total purchase price or construction cost of the dwelling. “(H) The term ‘5-down’ means a downpayment of at least 5 percent or more, but less than 10 percent, of the total purchase price or construction cost of the dwelling. “(I) The term ‘10-down’ means a downpayment of 10 percent or more of the total purchase price or construction cost of the dwelling. “(c) Waiver of Fee.— A fee may not be collected under this section from a veteran who is receiving compensation (or who, but for the receipt of retirement pay, would be entitled to receive compensation) or from a surviving spouse of any veteran (including a person who died in the active military, naval, or air service) who died from a service-connected disability.”.
2001
Veterans’ Survivor Benefits Improvements Act of 2001
Pub. L. 107–14 § 8(b)(4) · 115 Stat. 25
Changed · 38 U.S.C. § 3729
Pub. L. 107–14 made technical amendment to Pub. L. 106–419. See 2000 Amendment note below
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 107–14 made technical amendment to Pub. L. 106–419. See 2000 Amendment note below.
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(4) Section 402(b) (114 Stat. 1861) is amended by striking the close quotation marks and period at the end of the table in paragraph (2) of the matter inserted by the amendment made that section.
2001
Veterans Education and Benefits Expansion Act of 2001
Pub. L. 107–103 § 405(c) · 115 Stat. 976
Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(b)(2)
Pub. L. 107–103, § 405(c), substituted “October 1, 2011” for “October 1, 2008” wherever appearing in table
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 107–103, § 405(c), substituted “October 1, 2011” for “October 1, 2008” wherever appearing in table.
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(c) Home Loan Fee Authorities.— The table in section 3729(b)(2) is amended by striking “October 1, 2008” each place it appears and inserting “October 1, 2011”.
2001
Veterans Education and Benefits Expansion Act of 2001
Pub. L. 107–103 § 406 · 115 Stat. 976
Inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(b)(4)(B)
Pub. L. 107–103, § 406, inserted “who is eligible under section 3702(a)(2)(E) of this title” before period
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(4)(B). Pub. L. 107–103, § 406, inserted “who is eligible under section 3702(a)(2)(E) of this title” before period.
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SEC. 406. CLARIFYING AMENDMENT RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY OF MEMBERS OF THE SELECTED RESERVE FOR HOUSING LOANS. Section 3729(b)(4)(B) is amended by inserting before the period the following: “who is eligible under section 3702(a)(2)(E) of this title”.
2003
Veterans Benefits Act of 2003
Pub. L. 108–183 title IV § 405 · 117 Stat. 2651
Added · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(b)(2)
Pub. L. 108–183 amended par. (2) generally, revising table by adding cls. (iii) and (iv) of subpars. (A) and (B) and changing dates in subpars. (A) and (B)
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Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 108–183 amended par. (2) generally, revising table by adding cls. (iii) and (iv) of subpars. (A) and (B) and changing dates in subpars. (A) and (B).
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SEC. 405. ADJUSTMENT TO HOME LOAN FEES. Effective January 1, 2004, paragraph (2) of section 3729(b) is amended to read as follows: “(2) The loan fee table referred to in paragraph (1) is as follows: “LOAN FEE TABLE Type of loanActive duty veteranReservistOther obligor (A)(i) Initial loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 0-down, or any other initial loan described in section 3710(a) other than with 5-down or 10-down (closed before January 1, 2004)2.002.75NA (A)(ii) Initial loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 0-down, or any other initial loan described in section 3710(a) other than with 5-down or 10-down (closed on or after January 1, 2004, and before October 1, 2004)2.202.40NA (A)(iii) Initial loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 0-down, or any other initial loan described in section 3710(a) other than with 5-down or 10-down (closed on or after October 1, 2004, and before October 1, 2011)2.152.40NA (A)(iv) Initial loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 0-down, or any other initial loan described in section 3710(a) other than with 5-down or 10-down (closed on or after October 1, 2011)1.401.65NA (B)(i) Subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 0-down, or any other subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) (closed before January 1, 2004)3.003.00NA (B)(ii) Subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 0-down, or any other subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) (closed on or after January 1, 2004, and before October 1, 2011)3.303.30NA (B)(iii) Subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 0-down, or any other subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) (closed on or after October 1, 2011 and before October 1, 2013)2.152.15NA (B)(iv) Subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 0-down, or any other subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) (closed on or after October 1, 2013)1.251.25NA (C)(i) Loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 5-down (closed before October 1, 2011)1.501.75NA (C)(ii) Loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 5-down (closed on or after October 1, 2011)0.751.00NA (D)(i) Initial loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 10-down (closed before October 1, 2011)1.251.50NA (D)(ii) Initial loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 10-down (closed on or after October 1, 2011)0.500.75NA (E) Interest rate reduction refinancing loan0.500.50NA (F) Direct loan under section 37111.001.00NA (G) Manufactured home loan under section 3712 (other than an interest rate reduction refinancing loan)1.001.00NA (H) Loan to Native American veteran under section 3762 (other than an interest rate reduction refinancing loan)1.251.25NA (I) Loan assumption under section 37140.500.500.50 (J) Loan under section 3733(a)2.252.25 2.25”.
2004
Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004
Pub. L. 108–454 title IV § 406 · 118 Stat. 3598
1. Amended · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(c)
  Pub. L. 108–454 designated existing provisions as par. (1)
2. Added · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(c)
  Pub. L. 108–454 added par. (2)
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Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 108–454 designated existing provisions as par. (1) and added par. (2).
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SEC. 406. TERMINATION OF COLLECTION OF LOAN FEES FROM VETERANS RATED ELIGIBLE FOR COMPENSATION AT PRE-DISCHARGE RATING EXAMINATIONS. Section 3729(c) is amended— (1) by inserting “(1)” before “A fee”; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(2) A veteran who is rated eligible to receive compensation as a result of a pre-discharge disability examination and rating shall be treated as receiving compensation for purposes of this subsection as of the date on which the veteran is rated eligible to receive compensation as a result of the pre-discharge disability examination and rating without regard to whether an effective date of the award of compensation is established as of that date.” .
2010
Veterans’ Benefits Act of 2010
Pub. L. 111–275 title II § 204 · 124 Stat. 2864
Inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(c)(1)
Pub. L. 111–275 inserted “or active service pay” after “retirement pay”
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Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 111–275 inserted “or active service pay” after “retirement pay”.
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SEC. 204. WAIVER OF HOUSING LOAN FEE FOR CERTAIN VETERANS WITH SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITIES CALLED TO ACTIVE SERVICE. Section 3729(c)(1) is 38 USC 3729. amended by inserting after “retirement pay” the following: “or active service pay”.
2011
Restoring GI Bill Fairness Act of 2011
Pub. L. 112–26 § 3(a)(1) · 125 Stat. 269
1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(b)(2)(B)(i)
  Pub. L. 112–26, § 3(a)(1), substituted “October 1, 2011” for “January 1, 2004”
2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(b)(2)(B)(i)
  Pub. L. 112–26, § 3(a)(1), substituted “3.30” for “3.00” in two places
Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 112–26, § 3(a)(1), substituted “October 1, 2011” for “January 1, 2004” and substituted “3.30” for “3.00” in two places.
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(1) in clause (i)— (A) by striking “January 1, 2004” and inserting “October 1, 2011”; and (B) by striking “3.00” both places it appears and inserting “3.30”;
2011
Restoring GI Bill Fairness Act of 2011
Pub. L. 112–26 § 3(a)(2) · 125 Stat. 269
1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(b)(2)(B)(ii)
  Pub. L. 112–26, § 3(a)(2), substituted “October 1, 2011, and before October 1, 2012” for “January 1, 2004, and before October 1, 2011”
2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(b)(2)(B)(ii)
  Pub. L. 112–26, § 3(a)(2), substituted “2.80” for “3.30” in two places
Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.
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Code amendment note
Pub. L. 112–26, § 3(a)(2), substituted “October 1, 2011, and before October 1, 2012” for “January 1, 2004, and before October 1, 2011” and substituted “2.80” for “3.30” in two places.
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(2) in clause (ii)— (A) by striking “January 1, 2004, and before October 1, 2011” and inserting “October 1, 2011, and before October 1, 2012”; and (B) by striking “3.30” both places it appears and inserting “2.80”; and
2011
Restoring GI Bill Fairness Act of 2011
Pub. L. 112–26 § 3(a)(3) · 125 Stat. 269
Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(b)(2)(B)(iii)
Pub. L. 112–26, § 3(a)(3), substituted “October 1, 2012” for “October 1, 2011”
Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.
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Pub. L. 112–26, § 3(a)(3), substituted “October 1, 2012” for “October 1, 2011”.
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(3) in clause (iii), by striking “October 1, 2011” and inserting “October 1, 2012”.
2011
Veterans Health Care Facilities Capital Improvement Act of 2011
Pub. L. 112–37 § 15 · 125 Stat. 398
Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(b)(2)
Pub. L. 112–37 substituted “November 18, 2011” for “October 1, 2011” wherever appearing in table
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Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 112–37 substituted “November 18, 2011” for “October 1, 2011” wherever appearing in table.
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SEC. 15. EXTENSION OF FUNDING FEES. Section 3729(b)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking “October 1, 2011” each place it occurs and inserting “November 18, 2011”.
2011
VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011
Pub. L. 112–56 § 265(a)(1) · 125 Stat. 732
Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(b)(2)(A)(iii); 38 U.S.C. § 3729(b)(2)(A)(iv)
Pub. L. 112–56, § 265(a)(1), substituted “October 1, 2016” for “November 18, 2011”
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Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(2)(A)(iii), (iv). Pub. L. 112–56, § 265(a)(1), substituted “October 1, 2016” for “November 18, 2011”.
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(1) in subparagraph (A)— (A) in clause (iii), by striking “November 18, 2011” and inserting “October 1, 2016”; and (B) in clause (iv), by striking “November 18, 2011” and inserting “October 1, 2016”;
2011
VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011
Pub. L. 112–56 § 265(a)(2)(A) · 125 Stat. 732
Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(b)(2)(B)(i)
Pub. L. 112–56, § 265(a)(2)(A), substituted “October 1, 2016” for “November 18, 2011”
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Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(2)(B)(i). Pub. L. 112–56, § 265(a)(2)(A), substituted “October 1, 2016” for “November 18, 2011”.
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(A) in clause (i), by striking “November 18, 2011” and inserting “October 1, 2016”;
2011
VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011
Pub. L. 112–56 § 265(a)(2)(B) · 125 Stat. 732
1. Redesignated · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(b)(2)(B)(ii)
  Pub. L. 112–56, § 265(a)(2)(B)–(D), redesignated cl. (iv) as (ii)
2. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(b)(2)(B)(ii)
  Pub. L. 112–56, § 265(a)(2)(B)–(D), substituted “October 1, 2016” for “October 1, 2013”
3. Struck · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(b)(2)(B)(ii)
  Pub. L. 112–56, § 265(a)(2)(B)–(D), struck out former cl. (ii) which listed loan fees of 2.80 percent in the first two table columns for a subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 0-down, or any other subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) (closed on or after Nov. 18, 2011, and before Oct. 1, 2012)
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Subsec. (b)(2)(B)(ii). Pub. L. 112–56, § 265(a)(2)(B)–(D), redesignated cl. (iv) as (ii), substituted “October 1, 2016” for “October 1, 2013”, and struck out former cl. (ii) which listed loan fees of 2.80 percent in the first two table columns for a subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 0-down, or any other subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) (closed on or after Nov. 18, 2011, and before Oct. 1, 2012).
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(B) by striking clauses (ii) and (iii);
2011
VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011
Pub. L. 112–56 § 265(a)(2)(B) · 125 Stat. 732
Struck · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(b)(2)(B)(iii)
Pub. L. 112–56, § 265(a)(2)(B), struck out cl. (iii) which listed loan fees of 2.15 percent in the first two table columns for a subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 0-down, or any other subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) (closed on or after Oct. 1, 2012, and before Oct. 1, 2013)
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Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(2)(B)(iii). Pub. L. 112–56, § 265(a)(2)(B), struck out cl. (iii) which listed loan fees of 2.15 percent in the first two table columns for a subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 0-down, or any other subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) (closed on or after Oct. 1, 2012, and before Oct. 1, 2013).
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(B) by striking clauses (ii) and (iii);
2011
VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011
Pub. L. 112–56 § 265(a)(2)(C) · 125 Stat. 732
Redesignated · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(b)(2)(B)(iv)
Pub. L. 112–56, § 265(a)(2)(C), redesignated cl. (iv) as (ii)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(2)(B)(iv). Pub. L. 112–56, § 265(a)(2)(C), redesignated cl. (iv) as (ii).
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(C) by redesignating clause (iv) as clause (ii); and
2011
VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011
Pub. L. 112–56 § 265(a)(3) · 125 Stat. 732
Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(b)(2)(C); 38 U.S.C. § 3729(b)(2)(D)
Pub. L. 112–56, § 265(a)(3), (4), substituted “October 1, 2016” for “November 18, 2011” wherever appearing
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Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(2)(C), (D). Pub. L. 112–56, § 265(a)(3), (4), substituted “October 1, 2016” for “November 18, 2011” wherever appearing.
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(3) in subparagraph (C)— (A) in clause (i), by striking “November 18, 2011” and inserting “October 1, 2016”; and (B) in clause (ii), by striking “November 18, 2011” and inserting “October 1, 2016”; and
2012
Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012
Pub. L. 112–154 § 702(b) · 126 Stat. 1165
Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(b)(2)
Pub. L. 112–154, § 702(b), substituted “October 1, 2017” for “October 1, 2016” wherever appearing in table
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 112–154, § 702(b), substituted “October 1, 2017” for “October 1, 2016” wherever appearing in table.
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(b) Loan Fees.— Section 3729(b)(2) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A)— (A) in clause (iii), by striking “October 1, 2016” and inserting “October 1, 2017”; and (B) in clause (iv), by striking “October 1, 2016” and inserting “October 1, 2017”; (2) in subparagraph (B)— (A) in clause (i), by striking “October 1, 2016” and inserting “October 1, 2017”; and (B) in clause (ii), by striking “October 1, 2016” and inserting “October 1, 2017”; (3) in subparagraph (C)— (A) in clause (i), by striking “October 1, 2016” and inserting “October 1, 2017”; and (B) in clause (ii), by striking “October 1, 2016” and inserting “October 1, 2017”; and (4) in subparagraph (D)— (A) in clause (i), by striking “October 1, 2016” and inserting “October 1, 2017”; and (B) in clause (ii), by striking “October 1, 2016” and inserting “October 1, 2017”.
2012
Andrew Connolly Veterans Housing Act
Pub. L. 112–154 § 210 · 126 Stat. 1165
Amended · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(c)(2)
Pub. L. 112–154, § 210, amended par. (2) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (2) read as follows: “A veteran who is rated eligible to receive compensation as a result of a pre-discharge disability examination and rating shall be treated as receiving compensation for purposes of this subsection as of the date on which the veteran is rated eligible to receive compensation as a result of the pre-discharge disability examination and rating without regard to whether an effective date of the award of compensation is established as of that date.”
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Code amendment note
Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 112–154, § 210, amended par. (2) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (2) read as follows: “A veteran who is rated eligible to receive compensation as a result of a pre-discharge disability examination and rating shall be treated as receiving compensation for purposes of this subsection as of the date on which the veteran is rated eligible to receive compensation as a result of the pre-discharge disability examination and rating without regard to whether an effective date of the award of compensation is established as of that date.”
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SEC. 210. WAIVER OF LOAN FEE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITY RATINGS ISSUED DURING PRE-DISCHARGE PROGRAMS. Paragraph Effective date. (2) of section 3729(c) is amended to read as follows: “(2) (A) A veteran described in subparagraph (B) shall be treated as receiving compensation for purposes of this subsection as of the date of the rating described in such subparagraph without regard to whether an effective date of the award of compensation is established as of that date. “(B) A veteran described in this subparagraph is a veteran who is rated eligible to receive compensation— “(i) as the result of a pre-discharge disability examination and rating; or “(ii) based on a pre-discharge review of existing medical evidence (including service medical and treatment records) that results in the issuance of a memorandum rating.” .
2014
Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014
Pub. L. 113–146 title VII § 704 · 128 Stat. 1754
Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(b)(2)
Pub. L. 113–146 substituted “September 30, 2024” for “October 1, 2017” wherever appearing in table
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Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 113–146 substituted “September 30, 2024” for “October 1, 2017” wherever appearing in table.
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SEC. 704. EXTENSION OF REQUIREMENT FOR COLLECTION OF FEES FOR HOUSING LOANS GUARANTEED BY SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. Section 3729(b)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A)— (A) in clause (iii), by striking “October 1, 2017” and inserting “September 30, 2024”; and (B) in clause (iv), by striking “October 1, 2017” and inserting “September 30, 2024”; (2) in subparagraph (B)— (A) in clause (i), by striking “October 1, 2017” and inserting “September 30, 2024”; and (B) in clause (ii), by striking “October 1, 2017” and inserting “September 30, 2024”; (3) in subparagraph (C)— (A) in clause (i), by striking “October 1, 2017” and inserting “September 30, 2024”; and (B) in clause (ii), by striking “October 1, 2017” and inserting “September 30, 2024”; and (4) in subparagraph (D)— (A) in clause (i), by striking “October 1, 2017” and inserting “September 30, 2024”; and (B) in clause (ii), by striking “October 1, 2017” and inserting “September 30, 2024”.
2017
VA Choice and Quality Employment Act of 2017
Pub. L. 115–46 title IV § 402 · 131 Stat. 958
Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(b)(2)
Pub. L. 115–46 substituted “September 30, 2027” for “September 30, 2024” wherever appearing in table
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Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 115–46 substituted “September 30, 2027” for “September 30, 2024” wherever appearing in table.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
SEC. 402. EXTENSION OF REQUIREMENT FOR COLLECTION OF FEES FOR HOUSING LOANS GUARANTEED BY SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. Section 3729(b)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A)— (A) in clause (iii), by striking “September 30, 2024” and inserting “September 30, 2027”; and (B) in clause (iv), by striking “September 30, 2024” and inserting “September 30, 2027”; (2) in subparagraph (B)— (A) in clause (i), by striking “September 30, 2024” and inserting “September 30, 2027”; and (B) in clause (ii), by striking “September 30, 2024” and inserting “September 30, 2027”; (3) in subparagraph (C)— (A) in clause (i), by striking “September 30, 2024” and inserting “September 30, 2027”; and (B) in clause (ii), by striking “September 30, 2024” and inserting “September 30, 2027”; and (4) in subparagraph (D)— (A) in clause (i), by striking “September 30, 2024” and inserting “September 30, 2027”; and (B) in clause (ii), by striking “September 30, 2024” and inserting “September 30, 2027”.
2018
John S. McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka, and Samuel R. Johnson VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–182 title V § 508 · 132 Stat. 1393
Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(b)(2)
Pub. L. 115–182 substituted “2028” for “2027” wherever appearing in table
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 115–182 substituted “2028” for “2027” wherever appearing in table.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
SEC. 508. EXTENSION OF REQUIREMENT TO COLLECT FEES FOR HOUSING LOANS GUARANTEED BY SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. Section 3729(b)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking “2027” each place it appears and inserting “2028”.
2019
Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019
Pub. L. 116–23 § 6(b) · 133 Stat. 966
1. Added · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(b)(2)
  Pub. L. 116–23, § 6(b), added loan fee table
2. Struck · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(b)(2)
  Pub. L. 116–23, § 6(b), struck out former loan fee table which set out amounts of fees per loan type
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 116–23, § 6(b), added loan fee table and struck out former loan fee table which set out amounts of fees per loan type.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(b) Adjustment of Loan Fees.— Section 3729(b)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking the loan fee table and inserting the following: “Type of loanActive duty veteranReservistOther obligor (A)(i) Initial loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 0-down, or any other initial loan described in section 3710(a) other than with 5-down or 10-down (closed on or after October 1, 2004, and before January 1, 2020)2.152.40NA (A)(ii) Initial loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 0-down, or any other initial loan described in section 3710(a) other than with 5-down or 10-down (closed on or after January 1, 2020, and before January 1, 2022)2.302.30NA (A)(iii) Initial loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 0-down, or any other initial loan described in section 3710(a) other than with 5-down or 10-down (closed on or after January 1, 2022, and before October 1, 2029)2.152.15NA (A)(iv) Initial loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 0-down, or any other initial loan described in section 3710(a) other than with 5-down or 10-down (closed on or after October 1, 2029)1.401.40NA (B)(i) Subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 0-down, or any other subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) (closed on or after October 1, 2004, and before January 1, 2020)3.303.30NA (B)(ii) Subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 0-down, or any other subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) (closed on or after January 1, 2020, and before January 1, 2022)3.603.60NA (B)(iii) Subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 0-down, or any other subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) (closed on or after January 1, 2022, and before October 1, 2029)3.303.30NA (B)(iv) Subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 0-down, or any other subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) (closed on or after October 1, 2029)1.251.25NA (C)(i) Loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 5-down (closed before January 1, 2020)1.501.75NA (C)(ii) Loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 5-down (closed on or after January 1, 2020, and before January 1, 2022)1.651.65NA (C)(iii) Loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 5-down (closed on or after January 1, 2022, and before October 1, 2029)1.501.50NA (C)(iv) Loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 5-down (closed on or after October 1, 2029)0.750.75NA (D)(i) Loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 10-down (closed before January 1, 2020)1.251.50NA (D)(ii) Loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 10-down (closed on or after January 1, 2020, and before January 1, 2022)1.401.40NA (D)(iii) Loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 10-down (closed on or after January 1, 2022, and before October 1, 2029)1.251.25NA (D)(iv) Loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 10-down (closed on or after October 1, 2029)0.500.50NA (E) Interest rate reduction refinancing loan0.500.50NA (F) Direct loan under section 37111.001.00NA (G) Manufactured home loan under section 3712 (other than an interest rate reduction refinancing loan)1.001.00NA (H) Loan to Native American veteran under section 3762 (other than an interest rate reduction refinancing loan)1.251.25NA (I) Loan assumption under section 37140.500.500.50 (J) Loan under section 3733(a)2.252.252.25”.
Effective date note
Amendment by Pub. L. 116–23 applicable with respect to a loan guaranteed under section 3710 of this title on or after Jan. 1, 2020, see section 6(d) of Pub. L. 116–23, set out as a note under section 3703 of this title.
2019
Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019
Pub. L. 116–23 § 6(c) · 133 Stat. 966
1. Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(c)(1)
  Pub. L. 116–23, § 6(c), substituted “, from a surviving spouse” for “or from a surviving spouse”
2. Inserted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(c)(1)
  Pub. L. 116–23, § 6(c), inserted “, or from a member of the Armed Forces who is serving on active duty and who provides, on or before the date of loan closing, evidence of having been awarded the Purple Heart” before period at end
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 116–23, § 6(c), substituted “, from a surviving spouse” for “or from a surviving spouse” and inserted “, or from a member of the Armed Forces who is serving on active duty and who provides, on or before the date of loan closing, evidence of having been awarded the Purple Heart” before period at end.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(c) Waiver of Fees for Purple Heart Recipients.— Section 3729(c)(1) of such title is amended— (1) by striking “or from a surviving spouse” and inserting “, from a surviving spouse”; and (2) by inserting before the period at the end the following: “, or from a member of the Armed Forces who is serving on active duty and who provides, on or before the date of loan closing, evidence of having been awarded the Purple Heart”.
Effective date note
Amendment by Pub. L. 116–23 applicable with respect to a loan guaranteed under section 3710 of this title on or after Jan. 1, 2020, see section 6(d) of Pub. L. 116–23, set out as a note under section 3703 of this title.
2020
Ryan Kules and Paul Benne Specially Adaptive Housing Improvement Act of 2019
Pub. L. 116–154 § 7 · 134 Stat. 690
1. Added · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(b)(2)
  Pub. L. 116–154 added loan fee table
2. Struck · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(b)(2)
  Pub. L. 116–154 struck out former loan fee table which set out amounts of fees per loan type
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 116–154 added loan fee table and struck out former loan fee table which set out amounts of fees per loan type.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
SEC. 7. ADJUSTMENT OF LOAN FEES. Section 3729(b)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking the loan fee table and inserting the following: “Type of loanActive duty veteranReservistOther obligor (A)(i) Initial loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 0-down, or any other initial loan described in section 3710(a) other than with 5-down or 10-down (closed on or after October 1, 2004, and before January 1, 2020)2.152.40NA (A)(ii) Initial loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 0-down, or any other initial loan described in section 3710(a) other than with 5-down or 10-down (closed on or after January 1, 2020, and before April 7, 2023)2.302.30NA (A)(iii) Initial loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 0-down, or any other initial loan described in section 3710(a) other than with 5-down or 10-down (closed on or after April 7, 2023, and before October 1, 2029)2.152.15NA (A)(iv) Initial loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 0-down, or any other initial loan described in section 3710(a) other than with 5-down or 10-down (closed on or after October 1, 2029)1.401.40NA (B)(i) Subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 0-down, or any other subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) (closed on or after October 1, 2004, and before January 1, 2020)3.303.30NA (B)(ii) Subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 0-down, or any other subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) (closed on or after January 1, 2020, and before April 7, 2023)3.603.60NA (B)(iii) Subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 0-down, or any other subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) (closed on or after April 7, 2023, and before October 1, 2029)3.303.30NA (B)(iv) Subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 0-down, or any other subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) (closed on or after October 1, 2029)1.251.25NA (C)(i) Loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 5-down (closed before January 1, 2020)1.501.75NA (C)(ii) Loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 5-down (closed on or after January 1, 2020, and before April 7, 2023)1.651.65NA (C)(iii) Loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 5-down (closed on or after April 7, 2023, and before October 1, 2029)1.501.50NA (C)(iv) Loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 5-down (closed on or after October 1, 2029)0.750.75NA (D)(i) Loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 10-down (closed before January 1, 2020)1.251.50NA (D)(ii) Loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 10-down (closed on or after January 1, 2020, and before April 7, 2023)1.401.40NA (D)(iii) Loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 10-down (closed on or after April 7, 2023, and before October 1, 2029)1.251.25NA (D)(iv) Loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 10-down (closed on or after October 1, 2029)0.500.50NA (E) Interest rate reduction refinancing loan0.500.50NA (F) Direct loan under section 37111.001.00NA (G) Manufactured home loan under section 3712 (other than an interest rate reduction refinancing loan)1.001.00NA (H) Loan to Native American veteran under section 3762 (other than an interest rate reduction refinancing loan)1.251.25NA (I) Loan assumption under section 37140.500.500.50 (J) Loan under section 3733(a)2.252.252.25”.
2021
William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
Pub. L. 116–283 div. A title IX § 926(a)(49) · 134 Stat. 3388
Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(c)(1)
Pub. L. 116–283 substituted “air, or space service” for “or air service”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 116–283 substituted “air, or space service” for “or air service”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(49) Section 3729(c)(1).
2021
Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020
Pub. L. 116–315 § 2103 · 134 Stat. 4932
Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(b)(2)
Pub. L. 116–315, § 2103, substituted “October 1, 2030” for “October 1, 2029” wherever appearing in table
Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 116–315, § 2103, substituted “October 1, 2030” for “October 1, 2029” wherever appearing in table.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
SEC. 2103. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN HOUSING LOAN FEES. Section 3729(b)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking “October 1, 2029” each place it appears and inserting “October 1, 2030”.
2021
Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020
Pub. L. 116–315 § 2102(1) · 134 Stat. 4932
Amended · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(b)(4)(D)
Pub. L. 116–315, § 2102(1), amended subpar. (D) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (D) read as follows: “The term ‘initial loan’ means a loan to a veteran guaranteed under section 3710 or made under section 3711 of this title if the veteran has never obtained a loan guaranteed under section 3710 or made under section 3711 of this title.”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(4)(D). Pub. L. 116–315, § 2102(1), amended subpar. (D) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (D) read as follows: “The term ‘initial loan’ means a loan to a veteran guaranteed under section 3710 or made under section 3711 of this title if the veteran has never obtained a loan guaranteed under section 3710 or made under section 3711 of this title.”
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) by amending subparagraph (D) to read as follows: “(D) (i) The term ‘initial loan’ means a loan to a veteran guaranteed under section 3710 or made under section 3711 of this title if the veteran has never obtained a loan guaranteed under section 3710 or made under section 3711 of this title. “(ii) If a veteran has obtained a loan guaranteed under section 3710 or made under section 3711 of this title and the dwelling securing such loan was substantially damaged or destroyed by a major disaster declared by the President under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170), the Secretary shall treat as an initial loan, as defined in clause (i), the next loan the Secretary guarantees or makes to such veteran under section 3710 or 3711, respectively, if— “(I) such loan is guaranteed or made before the date that is three years after the date on which the dwelling was substantially damaged or destroyed; and “(II) such loan is only for repairs or construction of the dwelling, as determined by the Secretary.” ; and
2021
Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020
Pub. L. 116–315 § 2102(2) · 134 Stat. 4932
Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(b)(4)(E)
Pub. L. 116–315, § 2102(2), substituted “that is not an initial loan” for “if the veteran has previously obtained a loan guaranteed under section 3710 or made under section 3711 of this title”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(4)(E). Pub. L. 116–315, § 2102(2), substituted “that is not an initial loan” for “if the veteran has previously obtained a loan guaranteed under section 3710 or made under section 3711 of this title”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(2) in subparagraph (E), by striking “if the veteran has previously obtained a loan guaranteed under section 3710 or made under section 3711 of this title” and inserting “that is not an initial loan”.
2021
Responsible Education Mitigating Options and Technical Extensions Act
Pub. L. 117–76 § 6 · 135 Stat. 1517
Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(b)(2)
Pub. L. 117–76 substituted “January 14, 2031” for “October 1, 2030” wherever appearing in table
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 117–76 substituted “January 14, 2031” for “October 1, 2030” wherever appearing in table.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
SEC. 6. ADJUSTMENTS OF CERTAIN LOAN FEES. The loan fee table in section 3729(b)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking “October 1, 2030” each place it appears and inserting “January 14, 2031”.
2022
Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2023
Pub. L. 117–328 div. U title II § 204 · 136 Stat. 4459
Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(b)(2)
Pub. L. 117–328 substituted “November 14, 2031” for “January 14, 2031” wherever appearing in table
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 117–328 substituted “November 14, 2031” for “January 14, 2031” wherever appearing in table.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
Sec. 204. Nothing in the preceding section shall remove the obligation of the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to provide escort services necessary for a female inmate to receive such service outside the Federal facility: Provided, That nothing in this section in any way diminishes the effect of section 203 intended to address the philosophical beliefs of individual employees of the Bureau of Prisons.
2023
Pub. L. 118–19 § 4 · 137 Stat. 106
Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(b)(2)
Pub. L. 118–19 substituted “November 15, 2031” for “November 14, 2031” wherever appearing in table
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 118–19 substituted “November 15, 2031” for “November 14, 2031” wherever appearing in table.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
SEC. 4. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS HOUSING LOAN FEES. The loan fee table in section 3729(b)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking “November 14, 2031” each place it appears and inserting “November 15, 2031”.
2024
Pub. L. 118–83 div. B title III § 336 · 138 Stat. 1542
Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(b)(2)
Pub. L. 118–83 substituted “November 29, 2031” for “November 15, 2031” wherever appearing in table
Unresolved: Pub. L. 118–83 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 118–83 substituted “November 29, 2031” for “November 15, 2031” wherever appearing in table.
2025
Pub. L. 118–210 § 503 · 138 Stat. 2787
Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(b)(2)
Pub. L. 118–210, § 503, substituted “June 9, 2034” for “November 29, 2031” wherever appearing in table
Unresolved: Pub. L. 118–210 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 118–210, § 503, substituted “June 9, 2034” for “November 29, 2031” wherever appearing in table.
2025
Pub. L. 118–210 § 231(f) · 138 Stat. 2787
Substituted · 38 U.S.C. § 3729(b)(4)(F)
Pub. L. 118–210, § 231(f), substituted “3762(h)(1)” for “3762(h)”
Unresolved: Pub. L. 118–210 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(4)(F). Pub. L. 118–210, § 231(f), substituted “3762(h)(1)” for “3762(h)”.

82 of 90 references resolved to an enrolled provision · 4 partial · 4 unresolved

Editorial Notes

Amendments1984–2025 · 29 rounds

2025

Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 118–210, § 503, substituted “June 9, 2034” for “November 29, 2031” wherever appearing in table.

Subsec. (b)(4)(F). Pub. L. 118–210, § 231(f), substituted “3762(h)(1)” for “3762(h)”.

2024

Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 118–83 substituted “November 29, 2031” for “November 15, 2031” wherever appearing in table.

2023

Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 118–19 substituted “November 15, 2031” for “November 14, 2031” wherever appearing in table.

2022

Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 117–328 substituted “November 14, 2031” for “January 14, 2031” wherever appearing in table.

2021

Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 117–76 substituted “January 14, 2031” for “October 1, 2030” wherever appearing in table.

Pub. L. 116–315, § 2103, substituted “October 1, 2030” for “October 1, 2029” wherever appearing in table.

Subsec. (b)(4)(D). Pub. L. 116–315, § 2102(1), amended subpar. (D) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (D) read as follows: “The term ‘initial loan’ means a loan to a veteran guaranteed under section 3710 or made under section 3711 of this title if the veteran has never obtained a loan guaranteed under section 3710 or made under section 3711 of this title.”

Subsec. (b)(4)(E). Pub. L. 116–315, § 2102(2), substituted “that is not an initial loan” for “if the veteran has previously obtained a loan guaranteed under section 3710 or made under section 3711 of this title”.

Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 116–283 substituted “air, or space service” for “or air service”.

2020

Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 116–154 added loan fee table and struck out former loan fee table which set out amounts of fees per loan type.

2019

Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 116–23, § 6(b), added loan fee table and struck out former loan fee table which set out amounts of fees per loan type.

Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 116–23, § 6(c), substituted “, from a surviving spouse” for “or from a surviving spouse” and inserted “, or from a member of the Armed Forces who is serving on active duty and who provides, on or before the date of loan closing, evidence of having been awarded the Purple Heart” before period at end.

2018

Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 115–182 substituted “2028” for “2027” wherever appearing in table.

2017

Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 115–46 substituted “September 30, 2027” for “September 30, 2024” wherever appearing in table.

2014

Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 113–146 substituted “September 30, 2024” for “October 1, 2017” wherever appearing in table.

2012

Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 112–154, § 702(b), substituted “October 1, 2017” for “October 1, 2016” wherever appearing in table.

Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 112–154, § 210, amended par. (2) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (2) read as follows: “A veteran who is rated eligible to receive compensation as a result of a pre-discharge disability examination and rating shall be treated as receiving compensation for purposes of this subsection as of the date on which the veteran is rated eligible to receive compensation as a result of the pre-discharge disability examination and rating without regard to whether an effective date of the award of compensation is established as of that date.”

2011

Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 112–37 substituted “November 18, 2011” for “October 1, 2011” wherever appearing in table.

Subsec. (b)(2)(A)(iii), (iv). Pub. L. 112–56, § 265(a)(1), substituted “October 1, 2016” for “November 18, 2011”.

Subsec. (b)(2)(B)(i). Pub. L. 112–56, § 265(a)(2)(A), substituted “October 1, 2016” for “November 18, 2011”.

Pub. L. 112–26, § 3(a)(1), substituted “October 1, 2011” for “January 1, 2004” and substituted “3.30” for “3.00” in two places.

Subsec. (b)(2)(B)(ii). Pub. L. 112–56, § 265(a)(2)(B)–(D), redesignated cl. (iv) as (ii), substituted “October 1, 2016” for “October 1, 2013”, and struck out former cl. (ii) which listed loan fees of 2.80 percent in the first two table columns for a subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 0-down, or any other subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) (closed on or after Nov. 18, 2011, and before Oct. 1, 2012).

Pub. L. 112–26, § 3(a)(2), substituted “October 1, 2011, and before October 1, 2012” for “January 1, 2004, and before October 1, 2011” and substituted “2.80” for “3.30” in two places.

Subsec. (b)(2)(B)(iii). Pub. L. 112–56, § 265(a)(2)(B), struck out cl. (iii) which listed loan fees of 2.15 percent in the first two table columns for a subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) to purchase or construct a dwelling with 0-down, or any other subsequent loan described in section 3710(a) (closed on or after Oct. 1, 2012, and before Oct. 1, 2013).

Pub. L. 112–26, § 3(a)(3), substituted “October 1, 2012” for “October 1, 2011”.

Subsec. (b)(2)(B)(iv). Pub. L. 112–56, § 265(a)(2)(C), redesignated cl. (iv) as (ii).

Subsec. (b)(2)(C), (D). Pub. L. 112–56, § 265(a)(3), (4), substituted “October 1, 2016” for “November 18, 2011” wherever appearing.

2010

Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 111–275 inserted “or active service pay” after “retirement pay”.

2004

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 108–454 designated existing provisions as par. (1) and added par. (2).

2003

Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 108–183 amended par. (2) generally, revising table by adding cls. (iii) and (iv) of subpars. (A) and (B) and changing dates in subpars. (A) and (B).

2001

Pub. L. 107–14 made technical amendment to Pub. L. 106–419. See 2000 Amendment note below.

Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 107–103, § 405(c), substituted “October 1, 2011” for “October 1, 2008” wherever appearing in table.

Subsec. (b)(4)(B). Pub. L. 107–103, § 406, inserted “who is eligible under section 3702(a)(2)(E) of this title” before period.

2000

Pub. L. 106–419, as amended by Pub. L. 107–14, amended text generally, substituting present provisions for provisions which established loan fee, set fee as 1.25 percent of total loan amount, with exceptions, provided that amount of fee may be included in loan amount and paid from proceeds thereof, provided for increased loan fee percentage for loans closed during specified period, provided for fees on subsequent loans and assumed loans, and provided that fees may not be collected from veterans receiving compensation or from surviving spouses of any veterans who died from service-connected disability.

1998

Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 105–368, § 602(e)(1)(D)(ii), substituted “(c)” for “(c)(1)”.

Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 105–368, § 603(b), designated existing provisions as subpar. (A), substituted “during the period specified in subparagraph (B)” for “after September 30, 1993, and before October 1, 2002,”, and added subpar. (B).

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 105–368, § 603(e)(1)(D)(i), struck out “(1)” before “A fee may not” and struck out pars. (2) and (3) which read as follows:

“(2) There shall be credited to the Guaranty and Indemnity Fund (in addition to the amount required to be credited to such Fund under clause (A) or (B) of paragraph (2) of section 3725(c) of this title or paragraph (3) of that section), on behalf of a veteran or surviving spouse described in paragraph (1) of this subsection, an amount equal to the fee that, except for paragraph (1) of this subsection, would be collected from such veteran or surviving spouse.

“(3) Credits to the Guaranty and Indemnity Fund under paragraph (2) of this subsection with respect to loans guaranteed, insured, or made under this chapter that are closed during fiscal year 1990 shall be made in October 1990.”

1997

Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 105–33, § 8032(1)(A), struck out “or 3733(a)” after “section 3711”.

Subsec. (a)(2)(F). Pub. L. 105–33, § 8032(1)(B)–(D), added subpar. (F).

Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 105–33, §§ 8012(1), 8032(2), substituted “October 1, 2002” for “October 1, 1998” and “(E), or (F)” for “or (E)”.

Subsec. (a)(5)(C). Pub. L. 105–33, § 8012(2), substituted “October 1, 2002” for “October 1, 1998”.

1996

Subsec. (a)(2)(E). Pub. L. 104–275 substituted “3712(a)(1)(F), or 3762(h)” for “or 3712(a)(1)(F)”.

1994

Subsec. (a)(2)(E). Pub. L. 103–446 inserted “3710(a)(11),” after “3710(a)(9)(B)(i),”.

1993

Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 103–66, § 12007(c), substituted “paragraphs (4) and (5)” for “paragraph (6)” in introductory provisions.

Subsecs. (a)(4) to (6). Pub. L. 103–66, § 12007(a), (b), added pars. (4) and (5) and struck out par. (6) which read as follows: “With respect to each loan closed during the period beginning on November 1, 1990, and ending on September 30, 1991, each amount specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection shall be increased by 0.625 percent of the total loan amount.”

1992

Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 102–547, § 5(1), inserted “(other than section 3712(a)(1)(F))” after “section 3712”.

Subsec. (a)(2)(D). Pub. L. 102–547, § 2(b)(1), added subpar. (D).

Subsec. (a)(2)(E). Pub. L. 102–547, § 5(2), added subpar. (E).

1991

Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(a), renumbered section 1829 of this title as this section.

Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(c)(1), substituted “3733(a)” for “1833(a)”.

Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(c)(1), substituted “3711 or 3733(a)” for “1811 or 1833(a)” and “3712” for “1812” in subpar. (A) and “3712(a)” for “1812(a)” in subpars. (B) and (C).

Subsec. (a)(3) to (5). Pub. L. 102–54, § 15(a)(3), redesignated par. (5) as (3) and struck out former pars. (3) and (4) which read as follows:

“(3) Except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, there shall be credited to the Guaranty and Indemnity Fund (in addition to the amount required to be credited to such Fund under section 1825(c)(2)(A) or (B) of this title), on behalf of a veteran who has made a downpayment described in paragraph (2)(C) of this subsection, an amount equal to 0.25 percent of the total loan amount for the fiscal year in which the loan is closed and for the following fiscal year.

“(4) Credits to the Guaranty and Indemnity Fund under paragraph (3) of this subsection with respect to loans guaranteed or insured under this chapter that are closed during fiscal year 1990 shall be made in October 1990 and October 1991.”

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(c)(1), substituted “3714” for “1814”.

Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(c)(1), substituted “3725(c)” for “1825(c)”.

Pub. L. 102–54, § 15(a)(4), substituted “clause (A) or (B) of paragraph (2) of section 1825(c) of this title or paragraph (3) of that section” for “section 1825(c)(2)(A) or (B) of this title and subsection (a)(3) of this section”.

1990

Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 101–508, § 8032(1), substituted “Except as provided in paragraph (6) of this subsection, the amount” for “The amount”.

Subsec. (a)(6). Pub. L. 101–508, § 8032(2), added par. (6).

1989

Pub. L. 101–237, § 303(a), amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows:

“(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a fee shall be collected from each veteran obtaining a housing loan guaranteed, made, or insured under this chapter, and from each person obtaining a loan from the Secretary to finance the purchase of real property from the Secretary, and no such loan may be guaranteed, made, or insured under this chapter until the fee payable with respect to such loan has been remitted to the Secretary. The amount of the fee shall be one percent of the total loan amount. The amount of the fee may be included in the loan and paid from the proceeds thereof.

“(b) A fee may not be collected under this section from a veteran who is receiving compensation (or who but for the receipt of retirement pay would be entitled to receive compensation) or from a surviving spouse of any veteran (including a person who died in the active military, naval, or air service) who died from a service-connected disability.

“(c) A fee may not be collected under this section with respect to any loan closed after September 30, 1990.

“(d) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a fee shall be collected from a person assuming a loan to which section 1814 of this chapter applies. The amount of the fee shall be equal to one-half of one percent of the balance of such loan on the date of the transfer of the property.”

Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 101–237, § 313(b)(1), substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator” wherever appearing.

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 101–239 substituted “September 30, 1990” for “September 30, 1989”.

1988

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 100–322 substituted “section 1814” for “section 1817A”.

1987

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 100–198, § 2(b), substituted “of any veteran (including a person who died in the active military, naval, or air service) who died from a service-connected disability” for “described in section 1801(b)(2) of this title”.

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 100–198, § 2(a), and Pub. L. 100–203, amended subsec. identically, substituting “September 30, 1989” for “September 30, 1987”.

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 100–198, § 10(c), added subsec. (d).

1984

Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 98–369, § 2511(a)(1), inserted “and from each person obtaining a loan from the Administrator to finance the purchase of real property from the Administrator,” after “under this chapter,”, struck out “one-half of” before “one percent of the total loan amount”, and struck out “to the veteran” after “in the loan”.

Subsecs. (c), (d). Pub. L. 98–367, § 2511(a)(2), (3), redesignated subsec. (d) as (c) and substituted “September 30, 1987” for “September 30, 1985”. Former subsec. (c), which related to deposit of fees collected under this section into Treasury as miscellaneous receipts, was struck out.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2019 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 116–23 applicable with respect to a loan guaranteed under section 3710 of this title on or after Jan. 1, 2020, see section 6(d) of Pub. L. 116–23, set out as a note under section 3703 of this title.

Effective Date of 2011 Amendment

Pub. L. 112–56, title II, § 265(b), Nov. 21, 2011, 125 Stat. 733, provided that:

“The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect on the later of—
“(1)
November 18, 2011; or
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“(2)
the date of the enactment of this Act [Nov. 21, 2011].”
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Pub. L. 112–26, § 3(b), Aug. 3, 2011, 125 Stat. 269, provided that: “The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect on the later of October 1, 2011, or the date of the enactment of this Act [Aug. 3, 2011].”

Effective Date of 2003 Amendment

Pub. L. 108–183, title IV, § 405, Dec. 16, 2003, 117 Stat. 2665, provided that the amendment made by section 405 is effective Jan. 1, 2004.

Effective Date of 2001 Amendment

Pub. L. 107–14, § 8(b), June 5, 2001, 115 Stat. 36, provided that the amendment made by section 8(b) is effective Nov. 1, 2000, and as if included in the Veterans Benefits and Health Care Improvement Act of 2000, Pub. L. 106–419, as enacted.

Effective Date of 1998 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 105–368 effective Oct. 1, 1998, see section 602(f) of Pub. L. 105–368, set out as a note under section 2106 of this title.

Effective Date of 1989 Amendment

Pub. L. 101–237, title III, § 303(b), Dec. 18, 1989, 103 Stat. 2073, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall take effect on January 1, 1990.”

Effective Date of 1984 Amendment

Pub. L. 98–369, div. B, title V, § 2511(c), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 1117, provided that:

“(1)
The amendments made by subsection (a)(1) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to loans closed after the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act [July 18, 1984].
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“(2)
The amendments made by subsections (a)(2) and (b) [amending this section and section 1824 [now 3724] of this title] shall apply with respect to loans closed on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [July 18, 1984].
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“(3)
The amendment made by subsection (a)(3) [amending this section] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [July 18, 1984].”
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Effective Date

Pub. L. 97–253, title IV, § 406(b), Sept. 8, 1982, 96 Stat. 805, as amended by Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(c)(2), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 406, provided that: “Section 1829 [now 3729] of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall apply only to loans closed after September 30, 1982.”

Temporary Increase in Certain Housing Loan Fees

Pub. L. 109–233, title I, § 101(f), June 15, 2006, 120 Stat. 399, provided that: “For a subsequent loan described in subsection (a) of section 3710 of title 38, United States Code, to purchase or construct a dwelling with 0-down or any other subsequent loan described in that subsection, other than a loan with 5-down or 10-down, that is closed during fiscal year 2007, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall apply section 3729(b)(2) of such title by substituting ‘3.35’ for ‘3.30’.”

Fee for Loan Assumption

Pub. L. 107–330, title III, § 307, Dec. 6, 2002, 116 Stat. 2827, provided that:

“(a)
In General.—
For the period described in subsection (b), the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall apply section 3729(b)(2)(I) of title 38, United States Code, by substituting ‘1.00’ for ‘0.50’ each place it appears.
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“(b)
Period Described.—
The period referred to in subsection (a) is the period that begins on the date that is 7 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 6, 2002] and ends on September 30, 2003.”
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Ratification of Actions by Secretary of Veterans Affairs and by Secretary of the Treasury Between Oct. 1, 1990, and June 13, 1991

Pub. L. 102–54, § 15(b), June 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 289, as amended by Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(c)(2), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 406, provided that:

“(1)
Any action of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs or the Secretary of the Treasury—
“(A)
that was taken during the period beginning on October 1, 1990, and ending on the date of the enactment of this Act [June 13, 1991]; and
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“(B)
that would have been an action carried out under section 3725(c)(3) [formerly 1825(c)(3)] of title 38, United States Code, if the amendment made by paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this section had been made before October 1, 1990,
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is hereby ratified.
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“(2)
Any failure to act by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs or the Secretary of the Treasury during such period under section 3729(a)(3) [formerly 1829(a)(3)] of such title is hereby ratified.”
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Ratification of Actions of Secretary of Veterans Affairs During Transition Periods

For provisions ratifying any actions of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in carrying out this section during the period beginning Dec. 1, 1989, and ending Dec. 18, 1989, see section 604 of Pub. L. 101–237, set out as a note under section 1720B of this title.

For provisions ratifying any actions of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in carrying out this section during the period beginning Oct. 1, 1989, and ending Oct. 6, 1989, see section 3(b) of Pub. L. 101–110, set out as a note under section 1720B of this title.

Rule for Construction of Duplicate Provisions

For rule relating to construction of provisions of Pub. L. 100–203 and Pub. L. 100–198 making duplicate amendments to this section, see section 7004(b) of Pub. L. 100–203, set out as a note under section 3733 of this title.

Extension of Time for Collection of Fees

Pub. L. 101–237, title III, § 303(c), Dec. 18, 1989, 103 Stat. 2073, directed Secretary of Veterans Affairs to collect fees under this section through Dec. 31, 1989.

Pub. L. 101–110, § 2, Oct. 6, 1989, 103 Stat. 682, authorized collection of fees under this section with respect to loans closed before Dec. 1, 1989.

Pub. L. 100–136, § 1(b), Oct. 16, 1987, 101 Stat. 813, authorized collection of fees under this section with respect to loans closed through Nov. 15, 1987.

Home Loan Origination Fee

Pub. L. 99–576, title IV, § 409, Oct. 28, 1986, 100 Stat. 3283, provided that: “It is the sense of the Congress that the Veterans’ Administration loan origination fee should not be increased above its present level of one percent of the amount of the loan guaranteed.”

Credits

1982–2025 · 38 acts

1982Added Pub. L. 97–253, title IV, § 406(a)(1), Sept. 8, 1982, 96 Stat. 805, § 1829
1984amended Pub. L. 98–369, div. B, title V, § 2511(a), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 1117
1987Pub. L. 100–198, §§ 2, 10(c), Dec. 21, 1987, 101 Stat. 1315, 1323
1987Pub. L. 100–203, title VII, § 7002, Dec. 22, 1987, 101 Stat. 1330–279
1988Pub. L. 100–322, title IV, § 415(c)(6), May 20, 1988, 102 Stat. 551
1989Pub. L. 101–237, title III, §§ 303(a), 313(b)(1), Dec. 18, 1989, 103 Stat. 2071, 2077
1989Pub. L. 101–239, title V, § 5001, Dec. 19, 1989, 103 Stat. 2136
1990Pub. L. 101–508, title VIII, § 8032, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–348
1991Pub. L. 102–54, § 15(a)(3), (4), June 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 289
1991renumbered § 3729 and amended Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(a), (c)(1), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 406
1992Pub. L. 102–547, §§ 2(b)(1), 5, Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 3633, 3636
1993Pub. L. 103–66, title XII, § 12007, Aug. 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 414
1994Pub. L. 103–446, title IX, § 904(c), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4677
1996Pub. L. 104–275, title II, § 202(b), Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3330
1997Pub. L. 105–33, title VIII, §§ 8012, 8032, Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 664, 669
1998Pub. L. 105–368, title VI, §§ 602(e)(1)(D), 603(b), Nov. 11, 1998, 112 Stat. 3346, 3348
2000Pub. L. 106–419, title IV, § 402(b), Nov. 1, 2000, 114 Stat. 1861
2001Pub. L. 107–14, § 8(b)(4), June 5, 2001, 115 Stat. 36
2001Pub. L. 107–103, title IV, §§ 405(c), 406, Dec. 27, 2001, 115 Stat. 994
2003Pub. L. 108–183, title IV, § 405, Dec. 16, 2003, 117 Stat. 2665
2004Pub. L. 108–454, title IV, § 406, Dec. 10, 2004, 118 Stat. 3617
2010Pub. L. 111–275, title II, § 204, Oct. 13, 2010, 124 Stat. 2874
2011Pub. L. 112–26, § 3(a), Aug. 3, 2011, 125 Stat. 269
2011Pub. L. 112–37, § 15, Oct. 5, 2011, 125 Stat. 398
2011Pub. L. 112–56, title II, § 265(a), Nov. 21, 2011, 125 Stat. 732
2012Pub. L. 112–154, title II, § 210, title VII, § 702(b), Aug. 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 1179, 1205
2014Pub. L. 113–146, title VII, § 704, Aug. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 1797
2017Pub. L. 115–46, title IV, § 402, Aug. 12, 2017, 131 Stat. 969
2018Pub. L. 115–182, title V, § 508, June 6, 2018, 132 Stat. 1480
2019Pub. L. 116–23, § 6(b), (c), June 25, 2019, 133 Stat. 973, 975
2020Pub. L. 116–154, § 7, Aug. 8, 2020, 134 Stat. 694
2021Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title IX, § 926(a)(49), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3830
2021Pub. L. 116–315, title II, §§ 2102, 2103, Jan. 5, 2021, 134 Stat. 4981
2021Pub. L. 117–76, § 6, Dec. 21, 2021, 135 Stat. 1520
2022Pub. L. 117–328, div. U, title II, § 204, Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 5451
2023Pub. L. 118–19, § 4, Oct. 6, 2023, 137 Stat. 107
2024Pub. L. 118–83, div. B, title III, § 336, Sept. 26, 2024, 138 Stat. 1542
2025Pub. L. 118–210, title II, § 231(f), title V, § 503, Jan. 2, 2025, 138 Stat. 2787, 2801.

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(Added Pub. L. 97–253, title IV, § 406(a)(1), Sept. 8, 1982, 96 Stat. 805, § 1829; amended Pub. L. 98–369, div. B, title V, § 2511(a), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 1117; Pub. L. 100–198, §§ 2, 10(c), Dec. 21, 1987, 101 Stat. 1315, 1323; Pub. L. 100–203, title VII, § 7002, Dec. 22, 1987, 101 Stat. 1330–279; Pub. L. 100–322, title IV, § 415(c)(6), May 20, 1988, 102 Stat. 551; Pub. L. 101–237, title III, §§ 303(a), 313(b)(1), Dec. 18, 1989, 103 Stat. 2071, 2077; Pub. L. 101–239, title V, § 5001, Dec. 19, 1989, 103 Stat. 2136; Pub. L. 101–508, title VIII, § 8032, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–348; Pub. L. 102–54, § 15(a)(3), (4), June 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 289; renumbered § 3729 and amended Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(a), (c)(1), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 406; Pub. L. 102–547, §§ 2(b)(1), 5, Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 3633, 3636; Pub. L. 103–66, title XII, § 12007, Aug. 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 414; Pub. L. 103–446, title IX, § 904(c), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4677; Pub. L. 104–275, title II, § 202(b), Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3330; Pub. L. 105–33, title VIII, §§ 8012, 8032, Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 664, 669; Pub. L. 105–368, title VI, §§ 602(e)(1)(D), 603(b), Nov. 11, 1998, 112 Stat. 3346, 3348; Pub. L. 106–419, title IV, § 402(b), Nov. 1, 2000, 114 Stat. 1861; Pub. L. 107–14, § 8(b)(4), June 5, 2001, 115 Stat. 36; Pub. L. 107–103, title IV, §§ 405(c), 406, Dec. 27, 2001, 115 Stat. 994; Pub. L. 108–183, title IV, § 405, Dec. 16, 2003, 117 Stat. 2665; Pub. L. 108–454, title IV, § 406, Dec. 10, 2004, 118 Stat. 3617; Pub. L. 111–275, title II, § 204, Oct. 13, 2010, 124 Stat. 2874; Pub. L. 112–26, § 3(a), Aug. 3, 2011, 125 Stat. 269; Pub. L. 112–37, § 15, Oct. 5, 2011, 125 Stat. 398; Pub. L. 112–56, title II, § 265(a), Nov. 21, 2011, 125 Stat. 732; Pub. L. 112–154, title II, § 210, title VII, § 702(b), Aug. 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 1179, 1205; Pub. L. 113–146, title VII, § 704, Aug. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 1797; Pub. L. 115–46, title IV, § 402, Aug. 12, 2017, 131 Stat. 969; Pub. L. 115–182, title V, § 508, June 6, 2018, 132 Stat. 1480; Pub. L. 116–23, § 6(b), (c), June 25, 2019, 133 Stat. 973, 975; Pub. L. 116–154, § 7, Aug. 8, 2020, 134 Stat. 694; Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title IX, § 926(a)(49), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3830; Pub. L. 116–315, title II, §§ 2102, 2103, Jan. 5, 2021, 134 Stat. 4981; Pub. L. 117–76, § 6, Dec. 21, 2021, 135 Stat. 1520; Pub. L. 117–328, div. U, title II, § 204, Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 5451; Pub. L. 118–19, § 4, Oct. 6, 2023, 137 Stat. 107; Pub. L. 118–83, div. B, title III, § 336, Sept. 26, 2024, 138 Stat. 1542; Pub. L. 118–210, title II, § 231(f), title V, § 503, Jan. 2, 2025, 138 Stat. 2787, 2801.)