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VA loan expert Chris Birk brings you the latest news and tips about your VA loan benefit
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Loan Preapproval is Not a GuaranteeLoan preapproval is a positive step for prospective homebuyers, but comes with conditions and contingencies. Understand what to expect here.
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Should You Talk to a Lender First or a Real Estate Agent?It's a "chicken or egg" conundrum: Should you get a real estate agent first or a lender when preparing to purchase a home?
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Real Estate Expert Jessi Hall: How to Make an Offer on Your Dream HomeVeterans United Realty blogger and real estate expert Jessi Hall talks about the ins and outs of how to make an offer to purchase your dream home.
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Housing Market for VA Loans - This is a Record Housing MarketHousing prices are likely to dip more this year and low interest rates are still prevalent. See why it's a great time to enter the housing market. -
Prospective VA Borrowers May Need to Meet Local Property RequirementsYour dream home may need to meet local property requirements along with VA's Minimum Property Requirements. See what to check for and how you can prepare.
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5 Reasons to Buy a Home This SpringWhy should you buy a home soon? From nice moving weather to school schedules, we'll break down the major reasons you should buy a home this spring.
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HAP Program Helps Some Homeowners Hurt By Falling Home ValuesLearn about the HAP program, which provides assistance to eligible military homeowners who have taken losses on home sales because of falling values.
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How Lenders Can Approach Appraisals and VA Refinance LoansThe VA and lenders have different requirements and concerns when it comes to VA refinance loans. Some lenders can process Streamlines with no appraisal.
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Let’s Make a Deal: Seller Concessions on a VA LoanSellers can provide concessions worth up to 4 percent of the loan to VA homebuyers. Learn about seller concessions, a benefit of the guaranty program.
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VA Loan QualificationsBefore you apply for a VA home loan, take a look at these guidelines for loan qualification requirements, including credit score benchmarks and income standards.
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The VA Home Loan ProcessThe VA home loan process has become much simpler over the years. Here's some info on how a veteran or service member can breeze through the application.
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No Down Payment, No Problem: VA Loans Still the Safest on the MarketVA loans continue to exhibit the lowest rate of foreclosure and delinquency of any lending option. VA borrowers play a role in that success.
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Small Business Income and VA LoansSmall business is the backbone of the American economy. There are more than 3 million veteran-owned small businesses nationwide.
