VA Loans Insider
VA loan expert Chris Birk brings you the latest news and tips about your VA loan benefit
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A Closer Look at a Key VA Loan Benefit: Avoiding PMIPrivate mortgage insurance (PMI) is typically required for conventional financing. Even FHA has their own version of PMI. Let’s take a look at how VA borrowers avoid this additional cost.
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Understanding the VA’s Minimum Property RequirementsThe VA requires properties meet a series of Minimum Property Requirements during the appraisal process to ensure the borrowers safety. Let’s take a closer look.
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Pulling Back the Curtain on VA Home Loan Closing CostsCalculating VA loan closing costs are a pain for buyers and sellers alike, partly because the VA limits what veterans can pay. Learn what to expect with closing costs here.
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How to Refinance a Conventional Mortgage into a VA LoanThe VA provides a single option for refinancing from a conventional to VA loan and it’s simpler to use than you may think.
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How a Bankruptcy or Foreclosure Affects VA Loan ApplicationsCan you apply for a VA loan after a bankruptcy or foreclosure? You don’t automatically disqualify. See how financial difficulty can affect your application.
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What a $250,000 Mortgage Can Cost YouThe average VA mortgage is $250,000. See what that truly costs you when using each of the four major home loan types (VA, USDA, FHA and conventional).
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Understanding Clear to Close for VA BuyersClear to Close (CTC) that means the underwriter has approved all documentation necessary for the title company to schedule the closing, but it's not a guarantee of closing.
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Surviving Spouses, Children and VA LoansWhile children of veterans are not eligible for a VA loan, surviving spouses may be eligible if they fall into one of the VA’s three basic areas of consideration.
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Get a VA-Savvy Real Estate Agent in Your CornerA VA-savvy real estate agent can maneuver through VA procedures and requirements and save borrowers from big-time hassles and headaches.
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Spread the Word: Millions of Veterans Unaware of their VA Home Loan BenefitsMany veterans are unaware of the benefits earned through their service - specifically the VA Loan. View this article to learn more!
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Buying During a Deployment: Power of Attorney and VA LoansSee how service members who are deployed are able to purchase a home without actually being in the country.
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A Conversation with the Country's Veteran Housing ChiefOur latest conversation about VA loans and veteran homeownership with Mike Frueh, director of the VA loan program for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Specially Adapted Housing Grants Help Disabled Vets Retrofit PropertiesLearn how the Department of Veterans Affairs offers Specially Adapted Housing Grants to help disabled veterans pay the cost of specially adapted housing.
