VA Form 26-6705 Offer to Purchase and Contract of Sale

OMB Control No. 2900-0029
Respondent Burden: 20 Minutes
Expiration Date: XX/XX/XXXX

PURCHASE OFFER NO:

OFFER TO PURCHASE AND CONTRACT OF SALE

Privacy Act Notice: VA and the Service Provider will not disclose information collected on this form to any source other than what has been authorized under the Privacy Act of 1974 or Title 38,
Code of Federal Regulations 1.576 for routine uses (i.e., The information collected on this form will serve as an offer to purchase a VA-acquired property. The acquisition and sale of such property
is authorized by law (38 U.S.C. 3720 (a) (5)).) as identified in the VA system of records, 55VA26, Loan Guaranty Home, Condominium and Manufactured Home Loan Applicant Records,
Specially Adapted Housing Applicant Records and Vendee Loan Applicant Records - VA, and published in the Federal Register. Your obligation to respond is voluntary, but failure to provide
requested information could impede processing.
Respondent Burden: We need this information to consider your offer to purchase a VA acquired property. Title 38, United States Code, allows us to ask for this information. We estimate that you
will need an average of 20 minutes to review the instructions, find the information, and complete this form. VA and the Service Provider cannot conduct or sponsor a collection of information
unless a valid OMB control number is displayed. You are not required to respond to a collection of information if this number is not displayed. Valid OMB control numbers can be located on the
OMB Internet Page at www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. If desired, you can call 1-800-827-1000 to get information on where to send comments or suggestions about this form.

INSTRUCTIONS TO BROKER - Follow the instructions of the Service Provider to submit offer.

1A. ADDRESS OF PROPERTY TO BE PURCHASED (Include No., Street or rural route, City or P.O. Box, State and ZIP Code)

1B. PROPERTY IDENTIFIER

SECTION I - PURCHASER(S) INFORMATION
2A. NAME OF PURCHASER

2C. HOME PHONE

2B. ADDRESS OF PURCHASER (Include No., Street or rural route, City or
P.O. Box, State and ZIP Code)

2D. BUSINESS PHONE
3A. NAME OF PURCHASER

3C. HOME PHONE

3B. ADDRESS OF PURCHASER (Include number and street or rural route,
City or P.O. Box, State and ZIP Code) (If same as above write "SAME")

3D. BUSINESS PHONE
4. STATE EXACT NAME(S) IN WHICH TITLE IS TO BE CONVEYED
5A. IS ANY PURCHASER A VETERAN?
YES

NO

5. DO YOU PLAN TO OCCUPY THE
PROPERTY?
YES
NO

5B. SERVICE/SERIAL NUMBER

5C. DATES OF LATEST SERVICE

(If "YES," complete Items 5B and 5C)

6. IS THE PROPERTY BEING PURCHASED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY OR FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PERSONS OR THEIR CLOSE RELATIVE?
(If any answer(s) for Items 6A through 6D is/are "YES," give a detailed statement of circumstances on a separate sheet. The term "Close relative" as used means the spouse, parents, children,
brother or sister, or any other relative who is a member of the purchaser's household.)
YES
NO
A. ANY PERSON WHO AT ANY TIME OBTAINED OR ASSUMED THE PAYMENT OF ANY LOAN MADE OR HELD BY VA OR GUARANTEED OR
INSURED BY VA UNDER CHAPTER 37, TITLE 38, U.S. CODE?
B. ANY PERSON WHO HAS BEEN EMPLOYED BY THE SERVICE PROVIDER OR ANY OTHER ENTITY UNDER COMMON OWNERSHIP WITH
THE SERVICE PROVIDER WITHIN THE LAST 6 MONTHS.
(If "YES," is checked please give relationship)
C. ANY PERSON WHO AT ANY TIME WAS THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY?
D. ANY PERSON WHO PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED A PROPERTY FROM VA?

SECTION II - TERMS OF PURCHASE, CERTIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS OF TRANSMITTAL OF OFFER
7. CASH OFFER

8. TERM OFFER

A. OFFERED PRICE
DEDUCTIONS:
B. DISCOUNT POINTS
C. LOAN ORIGINATION FEE
D. CLOSING COSTS
E. COMMISSION

SALES
LISTING

F. SALES BONUS
G. TOTAL DEDUCTIONS

A. OFFERED PRICE
B. LESS (-) DOWNPAYMENT
C. AMOUNT OF VENDEE LOAN
REQUESTED (Item A - Item B)
D. TIMES (X) CASH EQUIVALENT FACTOR
E. CASH EQUIVALENT VALUE (CEV) OF
LOAN AMOUNT (Item C x Item D)

$
$
$
$
$
$
$

F. PLUS (+) FUNDING FEE (

G. PLUS (+) DOWNPAYMENT (Item B)
H. ADDITIONS TO CEV OF
LOAN AMOUNT (Item F + Item G)
I. CASH EQUIVALENT VALUE OF TOTAL
OFFER (Item E + Item H)
SALES
J. LESS (-) COMMISSION
LISTING

$
$

(Item B through Item F)

H. NET TO VA (Item A - Item G)

% of Item C)

K. LESS (-) SALES BONUS
L. TOTAL DEDUCTIONS (Item J + Item K)

$
$
$

$
$

N. INTEREST RATE

O. NO. OF YEARS

%

9. AMOUNT OF EARNEST MONEY DEPOSIT

$

$
$
$
$

M. NET TO VA (Item I - Item L)

I. PURCHASER(S) AGREE TO CLOSE WITHIN
DAYS AFTER OFFER IS ACCEPTED BY VA.

%

$

$
$

P. MONTHLY P @ I PAYMENT

$

$

BASED ON CORRECT CALCULATIONS, THE OFFER WHICH PROVIDES THE HIGHEST NET RETURN TO VA WILL BE ACCEPTED. ERRORS IN THE
COMPUTATION OF THE NET TO VA MAY RESULT IN THE OFFER BEING REJECTED AND ANOTHER OFFER ACCEPTED.
The "Conditions of Sale" on the reverse of this Offer to Purchase and Contract of Sale and any required Attachments and Addendums to it executed by the purchaser(s) are
incorporated herein and are a part hereof. All parties hereto acknowledge they have read and understand the "Conditions of Sale" on the reverse of this Offer to Purchase
and Contract of Sale (and any required Attachments and Addendums) as evidenced by their signature(s) herein below.
PENALTY- The law provides severe penalties which include fine or imprisonment, or both, for the willful submission of any statement or evidence of a material fact, knowing it to be false.
10A. SIGNATURE OF PURCHASER

10B. DATE SIGNED

12A. NAME AND ADDRESS OF REAL ESTATE FIRM

11A. SIGNATURE OF SPOUSE OR CO-PURCHASER

11B. DATE SIGNED

12B. NAME OF PRINCIPAL BROKER
12C. TAX ID OR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
12D. NAME OF SALES PERSON
12E. TELEPHONE NUMBER

13A. SIGNATURE OF PRINCIPAL BROKER OR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE

13B. DATE SIGNED

SECTION III - ACCEPTANCE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Acceptance of this offer is hereby evidenced by my signature below and by the return to the Purchaser or Sales Broker of a copy hereof, so signed. (If the offer is not
accepted it will not be signed in Item 14A on behalf of VA and the prospective purchaser will be notified of the rejection.)
14A. THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

BY:
VA FORM
XXX XXXX

14B. DATE ACCEPTED

TITLE:

26-6705

SUPERSEDES VA FORM 26-6705, JAN 2021,
WHICH WILL NOT BE USED.

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SECTION IV - CONDITIONS OF SALE
1. This Contract of Sale contains the final and entire agreement between the
parties hereto and they shall not be bound by any terms, conditions, statements, or
representations, oral or written, not contained in this contract. This Contract of
Sale is not assignable by the Purchaser(s).
2. Funding Fee Notice: Title 38, U.S. Code, Section 3729 requires that VA collect
a funding fee from each person who obtains a vendee (VA/ Seller financed) loan
to purchase a VA-acquired property. This fee must be paid in cash or certified
funds at closing. The fee may not be collected 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 as described in 38 U.S.C. 3701
(b)(2).
3. Risk of loss or damage by fire or other causes is assumed by the Seller until the
sales transaction is closed.
4. Seller may rescind this contract and return the Purchaser's earnest money
deposit under any of the following conditions:
a. The property is damaged prior to the date of closing.
b. The Seller is unable to deliver the property vacant if so advertised.
c. The Seller is unable or unwilling to remove valid objections to title prior to
closing.
d. The Seller has not, and is unable to timely acquire title to the property.

SALES BROKER CERTIFICATION
12. I, the undersigned sales broker, have received from the prospective purchaser
(s) the deposit shown on the reverse which I am holding for the Department of
Veterans Affairs. I certify and agree that:
a. I am acting as Trustee of these funds which will be placed in my Trust
Escrow Account. If the purchase offer is not accepted by VA, the deposit
shall be returned to the prospective purchaser(s), without interest.
b. The statements of the prospective purchaser(s) shown on the reverse and in
the attached credit statement, if required, are believed to be true and correct. I
do not know of any loans, gifts, or financial assistance being made to the
prospective purchaser(s). I will disclose to VA any such information coming
to my attention if seller financing is involved.
c. The sales commission shall not be deemed earned unless and until the sale
is actually closed, and that the sales commission shall be payable in amount
and time as established by the Service Provider. In addition, sales
commissions may not be payable, if the purchaser(s) or co-purchaser(s) is/are
a person having an identity of interest in one of the following categories:
(1) Selling broker who has knowledge or has received a copy of either
the foreclosure or marketing appraisal;
(2) Person who has control over marketing decisions has knowledge or
has received a copy of the marketing analysis;
(3) Person who processes or evaluates offers;

e. The property is subject to outstanding redemption rights and such rights
are exercised. (In such cases the Seller shall be entitled to the redemption
money and shall return to the Purchaser(s) all payments made by him/her to
the Seller on account of this sale, without interest, less the fair rental value.)

(4) Spouses, parents, in-laws, children, stepchildren; brothers and sisters
of, and persons who reside with any of the above; and,

f. Vendee financing is requested and the Seller determines the Purchaser(s)
is/are not (an) acceptable borrower(s).

d. I am duly licensed to sell real estate by the appropriate governmental
agency in the area where this property is located.

5. The return of the earnest money deposited by the Purchaser(s) shall release the
Seller from any and all claims arising from this transaction.

e. Neither the broker nor any of his/her sales, management, or rental
personnel, employees, or others authorized to act for the broker will, in
violation of Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 as amended (The Fair
Housing Act), or Executive Order 11063, decline to show or will
discriminate in the sale or rental of any property now or here after listed with
him/her. It is further agreed that the undersigned will:

6. The seller may retain all or a portion of the earnest money deposited herewith
as liquidated damages if the Purchaser(s) refuse(s), or otherwise fails to perform
in accordance with this Contract of Sale. Purchaser•'s failure to obtain mortgage
financing to complete the purchase will not be considered a failure to perform and
the earnest money deposit will be returned if the Purchaser(s) can show he/she
reasonably and diligently pursued such financing without undue extensions of
time.
7. Purchasers who request, but do not qualify for a VA Vendee (VA/Seller) loan
agree that the vendee loan processing fee will not be refunded.
8. If Vendee financing is requested, the Purchaser(s) will inform the Seller of any
changes in employment and/or financial position, including bankruptcy,
judgments, pending litigation, income tax liens, garnishments, and other similar
matters.
9. Closing shall be as soon as possible and within a reasonable time after
indication by the Seller of readiness to close. Seller will indicate place of closing
for Vendee financed loans. Purchaser(s) agree(s):
a. To pay sufficient money at closing, as determined by an escrow analysis as
required by Title 24 CFR 3500, for Seller to properly establish escrow
accounts to pay taxes, assessments, ground rents (if any), and hazard and
flood insurance required by the Seller.
b. To pay monthly, in addition to the monthly installments of principal and
interest shown for seller-financed sales, 1/12 of the annual charges that the
Seller reasonably anticipates paying from the escrow account for hazard
insurance, ground rents (if any), and any and all taxes and assessments now
or hereafter levied against the property, in order that the Seller may pay such
charges when due.
c. To pay for any examination of title or continuation of policies as he/she
may require, documentary stamps on the deed of conveyance by the Seller
and on all other closing instruments, recording taxes, recording fees, and any
other expenses incidental to the closing. Copies of any title evidence in the
possession of the Seller will be made available to the Purchaser(s) for
examination upon request. Said evidence will be delivered to Purchaser(s)
when loan is paid in full.
d. That all assessments, rents (if any), ground rents (if any), and taxes shall
be prorated as of the closing date, and the purchaser(s) will assume all taxes,
assessments, and ground rents (if any), due on and after the closing date.
e. To furnish hazard insurance (and flood insurance if required) policies
satisfactory to the Seller, with loss-payable clauses in favor of the Seller,
successors or assigns. Policies will be effective as of the closing date and will
be delivered to the Seller at closing along with receipts for the payment of the
first year premium.
10. The Seller/Service Provider will prepare, the instruments required for closing
the sale. At that time, the Seller/Service Provider, at the Seller/Service Provider's
option, will deliver the deed of conveyance. The deed will contain a covenant
which warrants against the acts of the Seller/Service Provider and all claiming by,
through, or under him or her conveying good title to said real estate subject to
easements, restrictions, and agreements of record. In a sales transaction financed
by VA, the deed will be delivered simultaneously with the execution and delivery
by the Purchaser(s) to the Seller/Service Provider of a mortgage, or deed of trust,
and note covering the balance of the purchase price. In a cash sales transaction,
the deed will be delivered simultaneously with the balance of the purchase price.

(5) The identity of interest's partners, employees and sales associates.

(1) Instruct the staff in the policies of nondiscrimination and applicable
laws;
(2) Prominently display the Fair Housing Poster in all offices in which
sale or rental activity takes place;
(3) Use the approved Equal Housing Opportunity logo, slogan, or
statement in all advertising in conformance with Advertising guidelines
for Fair Housing;
(4) When advertising VA-acquired properties located in predominantly
white areas, utilize any available minority media (solely or in addition to
other media); and,
(5) Maintain a nondiscriminatory hiring policy in affirmatively
recruiting from both minority and majority groups for staff.
f. Non-compliance by the broker or any employee of his or her organization
with the laws, executive orders, or regulations, against discrimination in the
sale or rental of any property, or with this certification will be proper basis
for barring the undersigned from participation in the program of selling,
renting, or managing HUD or VA owned properties. I also understand that
such determination of debarment by either HUD or VA shall be honored by
both.
PURCHASER(S) CERTIFICATIONS
13. I offer to purchase the property herein described at the price and terms shown
on the reverse, subject to all the applicable conditions of this Contract of Sale
shown above and on the reverse which I have read and which constitute part of
my offer. I understand this property is subject to prior sale, change of price or
withdrawal from the market, and to approval and acceptance by the Department
of Veterans Affairs Service Provider.
14. Neither I, nor anyone authorized to act for me, will refuse to sell or rent, after
the making of a bona fide offer, or refuse to negotiate for the sale or rental of,
otherwise make unavailable or deny the dwelling or property covered by this offer
to purchase to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, familial status or
national origin. I recognize that any restrictive covenant on this property relating
to race, color, religion, sex, familial status, or national origin is illegal and void
and any such covenant is hereby specifically disclaimed. I understand that civil
action for preventative relief may be brought by the Attorney General of the
United States in any appropriate U.S. District Court against any person
responsible for the violation of the applicable law.
15. Purchaser understands that this property is being marketed subject to review
of the title by seller. Purchaser is herewith notified that any offer accepted is
subject to:
1. Delay in closing.
2. Cancellation should seller conclude clear title cannot be conveyed.
Purchaser further acknowledges that any expenses incurred prior to
closing or as a result of closing delay or cancellation will not be
reimbursed by seller.

11. This sale is subject to the rights of any parties in possession.

VA FORM 26-6705, XXX XXXX

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