Tag Archives: VA Loan
VA Loan vs Conventional Loan
Overall if you qualify for a VA loan and you plan to have less than a 20% down payment or equity in the case of a refinance, a VA loan should be your only choice. Continue reading
MILITARY FIRST TIME HOME BUYER TAX CREDIT
Members of the military and certain other federal employees serving outside the U.S. have an extra year to buy a principal residence in the U.S. and qualify….take advantage of the First time home buyer tax credit before it is no longer available. Continue reading
MILITARY LOAN – CHOOSE WISELY
There are quite a few searches online for the term “Military Loan”. This can refer to many different types of loans, like Military Pay Day Loans, Military Personal Loans, VA Loans, Military Business loans….well, you get the idea. You might … Continue reading
TWO VA LOANS AT ONCE
There’s a little known secret about VA loans that even lenders don’t know about…veterans can have two VA loans at once. Continue reading
VA Termite Evaluation Requirements – FAQ
Q: On an existing property, is a termite report required? Termite inspections are required on existing properties if they are located in an area where the probability of termite infestation is “very heavy” or “moderate to heavy” according to the … Continue reading
VA OCCUPANCY RULES
There’s been a few questions emailed in about what the rules are for occupancy. Hopefully this post helps answer some of those questions. If you have some other questions, please email in or use the Live Chat feature. The more … Continue reading
Help with VA Eligibility Forms
What Form Do I show the Lender I’m Eligible? The first form you need is a Certificate of Eligibility before you can get a VA guaranteed loan. Below are some instructions for you. Among categories A, B, and C below, … Continue reading
JUMBO VA LOANS – GET THE FACTS
Basically, in short, veterans and current military personnel can get a zero down VA Loan over $417,000 in certain High Cost Counties around the United States….VA Jumbo Loans should really be your only choice if you are looking to put less than 20% down. Continue reading
VA Brokers, Mortgage Co., & Banks
There are 3 basic types of institutions you can acquire a VA loan from….Pay very close attention to the lender that originates your loan for you and do your research. You could save yourself literally thousands in closing costs and higher rates. Continue reading
The Advantages & Disadvantages of VA Loans
The truth about VA loans….making sure veterans understand the good and the bad. Continue reading