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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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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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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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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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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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Debunking the Myth That VA Home Loans Cost MoreVA home loans aren't categorically more expensive than any other mortgage. In fact, they're often less expensive than others. Learn more about why.
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Military Homeowners Get New Mortgage, Foreclosure SafeguardsMilitary homeowners have new mortgage and foreclosure protections thanks to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
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The Secret to Getting the Best Home at the Best Price: Purchase in the WinterSavvy homebuyers can snag great deals when buying a home during the winter months, which are traditionally the housing industry's slow season.
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The Potential Pitfalls of Purchasing on a Private RoadPrivate road agreements are a big deal when it comes to VA mortgages. Understand the potential hurdles before you get too deep into the loan process.
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Getting a VA Mortgage When You're Within 12 Months of ETSLearn how active military members nearing their ETS date can prepare for receiving a VA Loan.
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Explaining Escrow: What VA Homebuyers Need to KnowView this post to understand the VA Loan closing process and the term escrow.
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The Coolest VA Loan Process Graphic You'll Ever SeeThe VA loan process can be confusing for first-time homebuyers. Check out this graphic, a simple road map that gives veterans a great overview.
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4 Steps and a Helpful Calculator for Estimating Your VA Loan Purchasing PowerSee this post for the steps to take and the calculators to use when estimating your purchase power.
