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VA loan expert Chris Birk brings you the latest news and tips about your VA loan benefit
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VA Loan Entitlement Options for Military CouplesMarried military couples can use all of one spouse's entitlement, split the responsibility evenly or combine loans. Learn more about options for married couples eligible for VA home loans. -
VA Loan Basics: Eligibility RequirementsBeing eligible for a VA loan doesn’t guarantee you’ll secure financing. See this post for VA Home Loan eligibility basics. -
What Happens When Your Spouse Has Bad CreditAll parties on the mortgage will have to meet VA and lender requirements if considering purchasing a home using the VA home loan benefit, including your spouse.
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Why Home Sellers Should Consider VA Loan OffersMisconceptions about the VA mortgage process should not keep you from selling to veterans who historically have competitive turn times and the lowest foreclosure rates of all mortgage options. -
Closing Costs v. Concessions on a VA Home LoanSellers can pay all of a VA borrowers closing costs, but there is a 4 percent cap on seller concessions. Know the difference between VA home loan closing costs and concessions and where the VA funding fee fits in.
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Purchase Peace of Mind With a Home InspectionVA appraisals and home inspections aren't the same thing. Buyers should get a professional home inspection after agreeing to purchase a home. Here's why.
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How to Rent Your Old House and Use the Income for a New VA LoanQualified homeowners who are relocating can rent their home and use the income for another VA loan. Learn how to rent your old home when PCS orders come in.
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5 Things That Can Hamper Your VA LoanCredit, debt to income ratio and employment can affect your ability to qualify for VA home loan. Avoid these 5 things that can slow your VA loan process.
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Explaining VA Loan Residual Income GuidelinesVA residual income is how much income remains after debts and obligations. VA residual income and dti ratios help determine your VA home loan eligibility. Check out these VA residual income tables. -
Getting a VA Home Loan While Still Serving in the MilitaryGetting a VA loan while serving in the military is definitely possible. Here we look at some of the major differences and what to expect.
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10 Key Facts About VA Home Loans and VA BorrowersVA home loans has helped more than 22 million veterans and their families since 1944. Take a look at some key facts about the loan program.
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What VA Borrowers Need to Know About Foreclosure After BankruptcyForeclosure on your home following a bankruptcy can be confusing. Here's what VA homebuyers need to know about discharged mortgage debt and foreclosure.
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Pulling Back the Curtain on VA Home Loan Closing CostsCalculating VA loan closing costs are a pain for buyers and sellers alike, partly because the VA limits what veterans can pay. Learn what to expect with closing costs here.
