Real Estate
By Marcus Marion, CMA™
How Much Debt Can I Have and Still Qualify for a VA Loan?
VA Loan US Department of Veterans Affair
Real Estate
By Marcus Marion, CMA™
Yes, VA Loans Really Do Offer 100% Financing for Home Buyers
VA-guaranteed mortgage loans allow borrowers to purchase a home sooner by providing 100% financing. This means home buyers [...]
Real Estate
By Marcus Marion, CMA™
How to Use Discount Points to Lower the Rate on Your VA Loan
In a previous article, we explained some of the ways a borrower could save money when using a [...]
Real Estate
By Marcus Marion, CMA™
Why VA Loans Require a Home Appraisal
In a previous article, we explored the basic steps of owning a home with a VA loan. One [...]
Real Estate
By Marcus Marion, CMA™
Adding Contingencies to Your Contract When Using a VA Loan
The VA loan program stands out for its exclusive benefits tailored to military members and veterans who have [...]
Real Estate
By Marcus Marion, CMA™
VA Underwriting Guidelines
How the VA Mortgage Underwriting Process Unfolds Home buyers planning to use the VA loan program tend to [...]
Real Estate
By Marcus Marion, CMA™
When the VA Loan Appraisal Is Lower Than the Purchase Price
You determined that you are qualified for the VA loan program. You find a house that meets your [...]
Debt
By Marcus Marion, CMA™
From Debt to Determination: Your Path To Aggressively Paying Off Debt
Are you anticipating the moment that you won’t have to use all your income to pay off debt [...]
Debt
By Marcus Marion, CMA™
Mastering Your Finances: Steps to Debt-Free Life
It’s challenging to live a debt-free lifestyle. Most of the world’s wealthiest billionaires have had to procure loans [...]
Real Estate
By Marcus Marion, CMA™
How to Save Money When Using a VA Loan to Buy a House
The VA loan program removes one of the biggest obstacles to homeownership: the down payment. By allowing eligible [...]
Real Estate
By Marcus Marion, CMA™
The VA Jumbo Loan: What It Is and How You Can Benefit
Do you want to use a VA loan to purchase a reasonably expensive home? Do you need to [...]
Taxes
By Marcus Marion, CMA™
Growing Your Nest Egg- 10 Strategies to Invest Your Tax Refund
Each year, millions of taxpayers in the United States assess their taxes. Even though the past few years [...]