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The Complete Guide to VA Loan Co-Borrowers, Co-Signers and Joint VA LoansVA loans allow Veterans to have a co-borrower on the loan. Here we break down co-borrower requirements and provide common scenarios around co-borrowing and joint VA loans.
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How to Make Cash Offer Programs Like Ribbon Work for VA Loans
Some Veterans are turning to cash offer services like Ribbon and Homeward in the face of rising home prices. But these companies can charge fees that VA homebuyers cannot pay. Here's a look at how to make these deals work.
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Can You Have Two VA Loans? Breaking Down Second-Tier Entitlement and Multiple VA LoansVA loan entitlement can be a tricky subject. Here we breakdown second-tier entitlement and what to expect when reusing your VA loan benefits.
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Explaining VA Entitlement: What You've Earned and Why It's ImportantVA loan entitlement can be a confusing subject. Here we break down VA loan entitlement, the different types and how that affects your maximum loan amount.
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Restoration of Entitlement: How to Reuse Your VA Loan Benefit in FullRestoration of entitlement is not an automatic process, but requires some work from the borrower. Learn about the requirements for restoring entitlement and how you can reuse your VA loan benefits.
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VA Termite Inspections By StateThe VA requires a wood-destroying pest inspection for much of the U.S. Learn which states require a termite inspection and who pays.
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How to Get a VA Loan as a Reservist or National Guard MemberNational Guard members and Reservists can tap into the same VA loan benefit that's helped generations of Veterans and active duty service members achieve the dream of homeownership.
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Verification of Employment (VOE) for VA LoansVerification of Employment (VOE) is essential for VA lenders to see that you have a reliable source of income and can make your mortgage payments. Guidelines will vary by lender and borrowers should be aware that some employment scenarios can disrupt the VA loan process.
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How Student Loans Can Affect Your VA Home Loan ChancesStudent loan debt doesn't necessarily make it more difficult to qualify for a VA loan. However, it can impact your VA loan eligibility.
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Loan Preapproval is Not a GuaranteeLoan preapproval is a positive step for prospective homebuyers, but comes with conditions and contingencies. Understand what to expect here.
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VA Loans & One-Time Restoration of EntitlementLike the other government-backed home loans, VA loans are focused on helping borrowers purchase primary residences. The VA loan program isn’t intended to help people build an empire of rental properties or vacation homes.
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Using Part-Time Employment Income on a VA LoanProspective buyers can look to land a VA home loan using part-time income. But you’ll typically need a solid track record of receiving that income to make it work.
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Qualifying for a VA Loan Using Retirement IncomeVeterans and service members can look to qualify for a VA home loan using retirement income, which is great news for many homebuyers. You will need to be able to verify this income in order to qualify for the home loan.
