Benefits of a VA Loan Down Payment (Even Though It’s Optional)
The VA home loan program enables you to buy a house with no down payment by financing 100% [...]
Can I Buy a House While Serving on Active Duty?
Many active-duty military members find themselves in a position where they can afford to buy a home for [...]
What Information Is Needed for a VA Loan?
The VA loan process involves a two-way flow of information. As a borrower, you need to gather enough [...]
Benefits of Refinancing From a Conventional to a VA Loan
Homeowners with an existing VA loan can enjoy a “streamlined” refinance with minimal paperwork and no home appraisal. [...]
How Much Does a VA Loan Home Appraisal Cost, and Who Pays for It?
If you use a VA loan to buy a house, the home must be appraised to determine its [...]
7 Potentially Costly VA Loan Mistakes, and How to Avoid Them
Sometimes, you must identify the wrong way to pursue the right path. This is true for mortgage financing [...]
How to Avoid Mortgage Insurance By Using a VA Loan
Home buyers who use a VA loan to buy a house enjoy many VA home loan benefits, including [...]
Types of Properties You Can and Cannot Buy With a VA Loan
The VA loan program offers a number of benefits to veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. It [...]
EEM: Using a VA Loan to Make Energy Efficient Improvements
When using a VA loan to buy a home, you can keep that down payment money in your [...]
Requesting a Reconsideration of Value for a VA Loan Appraisal
In a previous article, we explored some of the things a home buyer with a VA loan can [...]
How a VA Loan Home Appraisal Differs from Conventional Financing
VA loans differ from conventional mortgage loans in several ways. For example, in the context of VA loan [...]
How to Restore Your VA Loan Entitlement After Selling a Home
In a previous article, we discussed the fact that eligible borrowers can use the VA home loan program [...]
