A good credit score is an excellent starting point for anyone considering a VA loan. But what exactly is a good credit score? Does the VA have a credit score minimum? How do VA credit requirements stack up against other mortgage options? One of the best benefits of the VA loan program is its relaxed credit requirements. Potential borrowers don't… Full Article
When buyers first start exploring VA home loan options, terms like “VA appraisal” and “professional home inspection” can understandably become muddled. Let's clear the confusion. The VA appraisal and a professional inspection vary radically, and each hold crucial benef… Full Article
REALTOR® income is up for the second year in a row, according to the 2017 National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Member Profile. The median gross income of a REALTOR® jumped from $39,200 in 2015 to $42,500 in 2016. You know what that means: A new crop of real estate agents… Full Article
The incredible benefits offered by VA loans come with a few unique guidelines. Guidelines that can, logically or not, make sellers hesitant to accept VA offers. But experienced military-friendly agents have learned a thing or two about working with VA buyers — and the crucia… Full Article
CREDIT. Encompassing FICO scores, income, debt and employment, credit plays a huge role in the VA loan process. Fortunately for veterans and active-duty service members, VA loans feature relaxed credit requirements when compared to conventional loan programs. Wondering what… Full Article
Real EstateThe VA appraisal is a unique evaluation of properties financed with VA loans in order to determine a fair market value of the property you wish to purchase. The VA appraisal is man… Full Article
The meaning of earnest money is in the name -- it’s a deposit of good faith on a home loan from buyer to seller. An earnest money deposit will set your offer apart from other applicants, and it's generally an accepted part of the VA loan process. Buyer Protection Brea… Full Article
The meaning of earnest money is in the name -- it’s a deposit of good faith on a home loan from buyer to seller. An earnest money deposit will set your offer apart from other applicants, and it's generally an accepted part of the VA loan process. Buyer Protection Brea… Full Article
It’s the “information age,” not the “good information age.” Accurate information on any topic can be hard to find, and the VA loan process is no exception. From inaccuracies posted on message boards to bad blogs, there is an abundance of VA loan myths out there. Let… Full Article
Apartments, condos, manufactured homes, co-ops, single-family homes — modern real estate has come a long way since the days of the one-room shack. The current market offers a wide variety of homes to satisfy any buyer’s desires. But VA loan buyers will need to focus on… Full Article