HUD SECRETARY ANNOUNCES DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR MAINE STORM VICTIMS

On October 4, 2011, in Mortgage News, Real Estate, by Brendan Fontaine

HUD No. 11-215 Shantae Goodloe (202)-708-0685 FOR RELEASE Wednesday September 14, 2011 HUD SECRETARY ANNOUNCES DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR MAINE STORM VICTIMS Foreclosure protection offered to displaced families in three counties WASHINGTON – U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced HUD will speed federal disaster assistance to the State Of Maine and provide support [...]

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 [...]

What Rhode Island Veterans Should Know About the VA Funding Fee.

On April 17, 2011, in Tips And Advice, by Lynda Mckenzie

  What Is The VA Funding Fee? The VA Funding Fee is a fee that is required in order to receive a VA loan.  The VA funding fee is what the Veterans Adminstration charges to guarantee the loan. It is not a fee that has to be paid at closing. This fee is added to your base [...]

VA Loan Requirements in Maryland

On April 11, 2011, in Home Buying Process, Mortgage Programs, Tips And Advice, by Bill Sohan

VA Loan Requirements And Eligibility in Maryland Veterans with active duty service (who were not dishonorably discharged) during World War II and later periods are eligible for VA loan benefits. World War II (September 16, 1940 to July 25, 1947), Korean conflict (June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955), and Vietnam era (August 5, 1964 [...]