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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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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.
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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.
