How One Maryland Veteran Purchased A Home With A VA Loan

On October 14, 2011, in VA Loans, by Paul Defngin

Veteran purchased a home with a VA loan using very little money.

The VA Loan Appraisal Process in Virginia

On September 13, 2011, in Home Buying Process, Mortgage Approval Process, Tips And Advice, VA Loans, by Cynthia Small

  VA mortgage loans are very popular when purchasing a home in Virginia, and the veteran is protected in that purchase through a VA Loan Appraisal.  In fact, before your home can be approved for VA financing in Virginia, a VA loan appraisal must be conducted and completed on the subject property. What is a VA Loan Appraisal? [...]

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.

I lost my DD214, now what?

On June 12, 2011, in Tips And Advice, by Lynda Mckenzie

What If I Can’t Find My DD 214 Form When Applying For A VA Loan ?   DD 214 forms are a vital part of getting a VA loan for those applicants who are no longer in the military. They are required by the federal government in order to prove your qualification and are often [...]

Divorce And VA Loan Eligibility for Rhode Island Veterans.

On June 9, 2011, in Tips And Advice, by Lynda Mckenzie

Divorce can impact many areas of your life, including your VA mortgage!  It is critically important that after the divorce a complete copy of the divorce decree and any payments to the ex-spouse are documented.                                                                                                                                 Let’s go ahead and start off with the basics. First, let’s look at a scenario where the VA loan [...]

I want to buy a property in Rhode Island, can I take out more than one VA loan?

On June 9, 2011, in Tips And Advice, by Lynda Mckenzie

How many VA loans can I have? There is no limit on the amount of times eligible veterans are allowed to use their VA loan benefits!  This answer often surprises veteran borrowers who have used the program before. It’s important to understand that you may not hold more than one VA loan at a time. [...]

Phoenix VA Home Mortgage Basics

On May 26, 2011, in VA Loans, by David Krushinsky

When purchasing a home in Phoenix, a VA (Veterans Administration) guaranteed home loan is the preferred loan program for active, non-active, Reserve, National Guard, and retired military of the armed forces because there is no down payment needed and no private monthly mortgage insurance required. Phoenix VA mortgage loans can be used towards purchasing a home, building [...]

6 Simple Steps to Purchasing A Home With A VA Loan in the Alexandria, Fairfax, Arlington and Loudoun County Areas in Northern Virginia

On May 18, 2011, in Home Buying Process, Tips And Advice, VA Loans, by Cynthia Small

    One of the greatest loan programs available to purchase a home in the Alexnandria, Fairfax, Arlington and Loudoun County areas of Northern Virginia is the VA Mortgage Loan Program.  A VA mortgage is a mortgage guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. They help subsidize home ownership for those who have served in the [...]

Boise Idaho Residents Can You Take Out More Than One VA Mortgage Loan ?

On May 9, 2011, in Tips And Advice, VA Loans, by Michelle Guth

The short answer to the question “How many Idaho VA loans can I have?” is that there is no limit on the amount of times eligible veterans are allowed to use their VA loan benefits. This answer often surprises veteran borrowers who have used the program before. As you are probably well aware, a Idaho [...]

FHA, First Time Home Buyers and Foreclosures in St. Charles and St. Louis

On April 24, 2011, in Home Buying Process, Mortgage Programs, Tips And Advice, by Bob Rutledge

FHA mortgage, First Time Home Buyers and Foreclosures? The 3 Fs of the real estate market of the St. Louis and St. Charles Missouri area. If it wasn’t for First Time Home Buyers, FHA mortgages, and Foreclosures there would barely be a real estate market in the St. Charles and St. Louis area. The FHA [...]