VA Loans Insider
VA loan expert Chris Birk brings you the latest news and tips about your VA loan benefit
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Can I Have Bad Credit and Still Get a VA Home Loan?Securing a VA loan with bad credit isn't impossible, but it is common for many lenders to have a more stringent credit requirement. Let's take a closer look.
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Short Sales and Seasoning Periods for VA Home LoansMany lenders treat short sales like foreclosures and require a two-year wait before you can get a VA loan. Veterans United has no wait in most cases.
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Getting a Second VA Loan: a Closer Look at Second-Tier EntitlementSecond-tier entitlement allows qualified VA borrowers to purchase again despite default or foreclosure. It even lets veteran homeowners have two VA loans at the same time. First, VA lenders have to determine how much entitlement you have left. Find out more about entitlement and your VA loan eligibility.
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8 Unbeatable Benefits of VA Home LoansThe VA home loan program offers some pretty unbeatable benefits for active military members and veterans that definitely make the program worth exploring when searching for a home.
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Water Quality, Well Tests and Your VA Home LoanLearn how wells and other water sources can require some additional scrutiny in order to satisfy both the VA and lenders during the VA appraisal process.
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Getting a VA Home Loan While Still Serving in the Military
Getting a VA loan while serving in the military is definitely possible. Here we look at some of the major differences and what to expect.
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10 Key Facts About VA Home Loans and VA BorrowersVA home loans has helped more than 22 million veterans and their families since 1944. Take a look at some key facts about the loan program.
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Comparing VA Loans to Conventional, FHA and USDA Finance OptionsComparing VA loans to their counterparts is important. VA loans are a great fit for the majority of military borrowers, but there are always exceptions.
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What You Can (and Cannot) Do With Your VA LoanThe VA loan program provides some incredible benefits, the big one being no down payment. Learn the acceptable ways to put zero down with these VA Loan uses
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Here's How Your Disability Rating Affects Your VA Home Loan BenefitVeteran homebuyers with a service-connected disability may qualify for many money saving benefits. Grants for Specially Adapted Housing and VA Funding Fee exemptions are just a few that can save some potential VA borrowers thousands during the VA home loan process. Find out how your disability affects your VA loan.
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Occupancy Requirements for VA Loans
The VA has occupancy requirements for veteran borrowers, but there are some exceptions to the rules we'll explore below.
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What VA Borrowers Need to Know About Foreclosure After BankruptcyForeclosure on your home following a bankruptcy can be confusing. Here's what VA homebuyers need to know about discharged mortgage debt and foreclosure.
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Getting Your Certificate of Eligibility: Let a Lender Do the Heavy LiftingThe only way to be sure you qualify for the VA Home Loan benefit is to obtain your Certificate of Eligibility. Learn how your lender can do this for you.
