Posts By Joan Rusco


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Time to Refinance a VA Loan in MN or ND? Maybe Not!

On August 6, 2011, in Mortgage Rates, Refinance Process, VA Loans, by Joan Rusco

There isn’t a week that goes by that we don’t have a Minnesota or North Dakota veteran contact us about refinancing. On too many occasions the news we have for them is not good. Here’s what we’re finding; they have good credit, good income and no equity.

The Good News About VA Mortgage Rates in Minnesota

On April 9, 2011, in Mortgage News, Mortgage Rates, Real Estate, Tips And Advice, VA Loans, by Joan Rusco

“…even though we’ve seen some Minnesota VA mortgage rate rises in recent months they are still lower than last year.”

Gauranty Home Loans Only for Vets

On October 25, 2010, in Home Buying Process, Mortgage Programs, Tips And Advice, by Joan Rusco

It is time to abolish all but one of our government loan guaranty programs…. The Veterans Administration program of making affordable and well regulated home loans to this special class of citizens should continue.

If Only Minnesota and North Dakota Veterans Had these Benefits!

On May 26, 2010, in Mortgage Programs, by Joan Rusco

… who made these bad decisions? How about someone who made more money last year than you and your family will make in a lifetime.

Housing Prices Remain in a Slump, But Not in Minnesota and California

On May 26, 2010, in Tips And Advice, by Joan Rusco

Holy cow, look at that price recovery! The Case-Shiller index shows prices…up over 16%…and 11%. We are still believers in this country, this economy and most of all, the change that will inevitably come.

VA Home Buyers Nationwide: Home Prices Set to Increase

On May 19, 2010, in Home Buying Process, Mortgage Programs, Real Estate Appraisals, by Joan Rusco

“… that would mean today’s house that costs $200,000 would be worth almost $331,000 by the end of 2014.”

North Dakota and MN VA Loan Rates Rising

On March 26, 2010, in Mortgage Programs, Mortgage Rates, Refinance Process, by Joan Rusco

We have been urging our Minesota and North Dakota Veterans to make a decision soon…What’s happening in Washington will make VA loan rate increases impossible to avoid.

Minnesota VA Loan Rates, Part II

On March 17, 2010, in Mortgage Programs, Mortgage Rates, Refinance Process, by Joan Rusco

Excuse me home builders, but your bad news may be good news for Minnesota homeowners and VA loan seekers…We at VALoansMN believe this bloated supply of homes for sale and our historic low VA loan rates is presenting an opportunity that could be characterized as “once in a lifetime”.

What’s Happening With VA Loan Rates?

On March 15, 2010, in Mortgage Programs, Mortgage Rates, Refinance Process, by Joan Rusco

The Fed doesn’t control interest rates but they can tell us what to expect. We at VALoansMN are watching the Fed very closely for a signal rates are going up on VA Loans in Minnesota and nationwide.

Minnesota Veterans Passing Mortgage Windfall

On March 3, 2010, in Mortgage Programs, Mortgage Rates, Refinance Process, Tips And Advice, by Joan Rusco

We hope for the sake of Minnesota veterans seeking to refinance or purchase a home with a VA Loan that the headline “Borrowers Pass Up Mortgage Windfall”…is inaccurate. We may not be doing a sufficient job of convincing our veterans that now be a waning time to buy or refinance using your VA loan at these historic rates.