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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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Explaining VA Loan Residual Income GuidelinesVA residual income is how much income remains after debts and obligations. VA residual income and dti ratios help determine your VA home loan eligibility. Check out these VA residual income tables. -
VA Termite Inspections By StateA termite inspection is required for almost every VA loan, but the VA does not allow Veterans to pay for them in most states. Look to see if your state requires a termite inspection.
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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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Getting a VA Home Loan While Still Serving in the MilitaryGetting 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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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. -
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 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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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.
