VA Loans Insider
VA loan expert Chris Birk brings you the latest news and tips about your VA loan benefit
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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.
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Housing Help Dries Up For Military MembersA program to help military members underwater on their mortgage is in jeopardy.VA homeowners may find relief through a VA Compromise Sale.
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VA Loan Eligibility Isn't a Home Loan GuaranteeView this post to determine the difference between VA eligibility requirements and loan requirements.
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VA Loan Fees and Disability StatusVA loans remain the most flexible and buyer-friendly lending option on the market. See what you may or may not have to pay in this article.
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4 Simple Ways to Boost Your Credit ScoreWhile VA loans feature less stringent guidelines than other loan programs, lenders are looking for a score of at least 620 in the current economic climate.
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How Lenders Verify Employment for Active Service MembersVerifying a prospective homebuyer's employment is a key step of the loan process. View this article on how lenders verify employment for active duty.
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VA Loans a Lifeline for Consumers Hit by Credit CrunchConsumer credit scores have taken a beating in the last three years. See this article on how VA Loans have become a lifeline for eligible borrowers.
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Refinance Surge Drives VA Loans to a Huge YearSpurred by a refinance surge, the VA guaranteed nearly 360,000 loans in Fiscal Year 2011, a 14-percent increase from the previous year.
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Bill Would Boost Access to VA Loans for Military SpousesView this article see the proposed bill meant to allow military spouses with additional access to the VA Loan.
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Still No Free Lunches: Understanding the "No-Cost" LoanThere's no such thing as a free lunch, especially in the mortgage industry.
