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Our Editorial Standards

How we ensure every piece of VA loan guidance is accurate, compliant, and genuinely helpful for Nevada veterans.

Last Updated: February 2026

Expert Review Process

All pillar content and money pages are edited and reviewed by CEO Vatche Saatdjian, who brings over 30 years of mortgage lending experience specializing in VA home loans.

This review ensures that every guide, requirement, and recommendation reflects current VA lending standards and real-world application processes for Nevada veterans.

Our Editorial Standards

Accuracy First

Every claim is verified against primary sources: HUD guidelines, VA handbooks, CFPB regulations, and current lending standards.

Compliance Safe

All content follows CFPB Regulation Z advertising rules and mortgage advertising best practices—no misleading claims or unsupported promises.

Regular Updates

Content is reviewed quarterly and updated immediately when VA loan limits, guidelines, or regulations change.

Full Transparency

We clearly identify when content is educational vs. promotional. All sources and methodologies are documented.

How We Fact-Check Content

1

Primary Source Verification

We reference official government sources for all policy claims: VA.gov, HUD Handbooks, CFPB guidelines, and FHFA conforming limits.

2

Three-Source Rule for Claims

Any factual claim (credit scores, limits, fees, timelines) must be supported by at least three credible sources or internal verified data.

3

Internal Business Claims

Claims about our company (licensing, volume, reviews) are substantiated with internal documentation and third-party verification platforms.

4

CEO Final Review

Before publication, pillar guides and policy pages receive a final compliance and accuracy review by our CEO.

Content Update Schedule

Content Type Update Frequency
VA loan limits & guidelines Annually (or when HUD publishes changes)
Mortgage rates pages Daily
Requirements & eligibility guides Quarterly review
Calculators & tools Monthly validation
Blog articles & educational content Annual review

Conflicts of Interest Disclosure

Valley West Mortgage is a licensed mortgage lender (NMLS #65506). All content on this site is created to educate Nevada veterans and homebuyers about VA loan programs.

While we are a business that originates VA loans, our editorial content aims to provide objective, accurate information whether or not you choose to work with us. We clearly separate educational content from promotional messaging.

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We take accuracy seriously. If you spot outdated information or have questions about our sources, please contact us.

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