Real Estate
By Marcus Marion, CMA™
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 [...]
Real Estate
By Marcus Marion, CMA™
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 [...]
Real Estate
By Marcus Marion, CMA™
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 [...]
Real Estate
By Marcus Marion, CMA™
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 [...]
Real Estate
By Marcus Marion, CMA™
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 [...]
Real Estate
By Marcus Marion, CMA™
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 [...]
Real Estate
By Marcus Marion, CMA™
The VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) Program Explained
In this article: An overview of the VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) program and the benefits [...]
Real Estate
By Marcus Marion, CMA™
Residual Income For VA Loans: What It Is, And How Much You Need
Ever been told you need to meet “residual income” requirements for your VA loan? If you’re scratching your [...]
Real Estate
By Marcus Marion, CMA™
Occupancy Rules For Homes Purchased With A VA Loan
The Department of Veterans Affairs has specific rules for occupancy when a VA loan is used to buy [...]
Real Estate
By Marcus Marion, CMA™
Should You Buy A Home While Still Serving In The Military?
At some point during their careers, many military members wonder if it makes sense to buy a home [...]
Real Estate
By Marcus Marion, CMA™
What To Know About VA Loan Monthly Mortgage Payments
The mortgage payment is one of the most important aspects of a VA home loan. After all, it [...]
Real Estate
By Marcus Marion, CMA™
Title Insurance for VA Loans: What Borrowers Need to Know
When using a VA loan to buy a house, you will likely encounter the term “title insurance” at [...]