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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
