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Tips and advice to help Veterans and military families get the most from homebuying
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Why VA Loans Require Insurance and Tax PaymentsEven if all payments for VA loans are being made there are other obligations which have to be met, especially taxes and insurance. Learn more. -
How Your Neighbor's Foreclosure Hurts YouForeclosure rates are still high, and some don't know they have foreclosed homes in their neighborhood. How do foreclosures affect prices of homes nearby? -
Saddled With Student Loan Debt? There’s Still Hope For HomebuyingVeteran home buyers with student debt can still obtain a VA home loan. Generally VA lenders look for a debt-to-income (DTI) ratio of 41 percent or less. -
Do You Know These 5 Minimum Property Requirement Pitfalls?Is your potential future home up to code? Learn the 5 most common VA home loan minimum property requirement (MPR) issues and how to deal with each one. -
Should ‘For Sale By Owner’ Scare You?Are you thinking about using your VA mortgage on a for sale by owner property? Make sure to weigh the pros and cons of this type of transaction first.
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3 Ways Your Child Could Directly Impact Your VA LoanDid you know your child could have a direct impact on your VA loan approval? Kids are expensive. Learn 3 ways they can impact your mortgage approval.
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What Is The VA Seller Concession Rule?Seller concessions with a VA home loan can save veteran home buyers thousands of dollars, but cannot exceed 4 percent of the loan.
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What You Need to Know About Your Statement of ServicePrequalification is the first step of the VA mortgage process. A veteran home buyer's statement of service provides VA lenders with key information that can help them qualify for a VA home loan.
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Getting a VA Loan More Than OnceReusing your VA loan benefits is definitely possible. Here we cover how that works and the two levels of entitlement – basic and bonus.
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5 Common Reasons Homes Fail The VA Loan AppraisalThe VA loan appraisal process ensures your future home meets VA loan requirements. Make sure you know what VA appraisers look for before inspection time.
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7 Tips for Crafting a Captivating Home Buyer’s LetterHomebuyers are writing personal letters to sellers to make their offer stand out. Here are 7 tips for crafting a captivating letter to the seller.
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6 Things You Need To Know About VA Streamline RefinancingThe VA Streamline refinance offers substantial benefits to homeowners looking to reduce their interest rate. Here we’ve compiled some of the most common streamline questions.
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Save Money By Knowing the Difference Between APR and Interest RateWhat is APR? If you're shopping for a mortgage, knowing the difference between APR and interest rate can save you thousands over the life of a loan.
