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VA Loans and Disability Rating

Updated: September 20, 2023

Following military service, VA loans offer veterans a great path to homeownership. But, a lot of questions exist about how disability ratings affect access to these loans. As such, we’ll use this article to review considerations surrounding VA loans and disability rating. Specifically, we’ll discuss the following: VA Loan Overview Veteran Disability Rating How Disability […]

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Complete Guide to Loan Estimates for Military Members & Veterans

Updated: July 6, 2023

The process of purchasing a home can be quite complicated in itself. Then, if you add in extra VA loan requirements, the complexity of home buying increases significantly!  On the bright side of things, there are excellent VA loan lenders out there ready to guide military members through the steps of purchasing a home with […]

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VA-Owned Properties for Sale

Updated: June 26, 2023

Nobody purchases a home intending to miss payments due to financial hardship. Homeowners will typically do anything they can to avoid defaulting on their loan. When homes go into foreclosure, those properties must be reclaimed by the lender and put up for sale in one form or another. One such type of sale involves repossessed […]

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Housing & Home Ownership

Housing & Home Ownership

Updated: January 5, 2024

Information on VA Loans & Housing For many service members, veterans, and spouses, the VA home loan program is the best possible mortgage option Backed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the VA home loan is designed to help active-duty military personnel and veterans achieve homeownership. Here is everything you need to know about […]

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VA Loan Regulations: Renting Out Your VA Loan Purchased Home

VA Loan Regulations: Renting Out Your VA Loan Purchased Home

Updated: June 9, 2023

Can military members buy a home with a VA loan and rent it out to others? Upon first glance, VA loan regulations appear to prohibit renting, but there are ways you can rent out your VA loan-financed property. Can Military Members Buy and Rent Out a Home with a VA Loan? You must meet specific […]

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Down Payment Assistance Programs by State

Down Payment Assistance Programs by State

Updated: June 2, 2023

If you are looking for a home and want to reduce your out-of-pocket costs for the loan, getting down payment assistance can help. There are four basic types of down payment help offered to borrowers who need it. One type is a grant or down payment gift which is not to be repaid. Other down […]

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residual-income

VA Residual Income Charts and Guidelines

Updated: May 23, 2023

When you apply for a VA home loan, your lender will analyze your personal financial situation to determine if you’re a good candidate for a loan. Your FICO credit score and credit report contain important information, but those are not the only areas lenders examine. Lenders also consider your residual income. Residual income is the […]

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VA Loans & For Sale By Owner (FSBO)

VA Loans & For Sale By Owner (FSBO)

Updated: May 16, 2023

When selling their homes, some people choose to cut costs by not using a real estate agent. These homes are known as for sale by owner, or FSBO, properties. And, for veterans using their VA loans to purchase homes, they should understand the unique considerations for this type of sale. As such, we’ll use this […]

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Va Home Loan Limits

2024 VA Loan Limits by County

Updated: December 7, 2023

A VA loan limit is a cap on how much a homebuyer can borrow without needing a down payment. However, thanks to the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019, VA loan limits do not apply to eligible VA borrowers with full VA loan entitlement. VA loan limits only apply to those with partial […]

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What Can (And Can’t) You Buy With a VA Home Loan?

What Can (And Can’t) You Buy with a VA Home Loan?

Updated: May 2, 2023

The VA loan is a powerful tool service members and veterans can use to become homeowners. However, everyone has a different idea of what homeownership looks like, whether that’s a townhome or several acres of land. Let’s talk about what home can look like when you use a VA loan. How Does the VA Loan […]

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