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82Buying a House with a VA Loan
The VA home loan is designed to assist the more than 25 million veterans and active service members in the U.S. purchase or refinance a home. The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs guarantees each loan approved by qualified VA lenders. This guarantee typically allows veterans to obtain a mortgage with no money down and with a lower interest rate than conventional loans. The lack of "red tape" makes the VA Loan a smart option for veterans financing a home.
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80VA Loan 101 - A Simple Guide to Obtaining Your COE and Restoring Entitlement
Before getting a VA Loan, you must first get a Certificate of Eligibility (COE). This process, for most, is quick and easy and shouldn’t stop anyone from pursuing a VA Loan. Plainly put, most COEs can be obtained by lenders in a matter of minutes...
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70Are VA Loans Recession Proof?
The U.S. economy has been in a recession since December 2007. In economic terms, a recession happens when the gross domestic product (GDP) shrinks for at least two consecutive quarters. For VA loans, the...
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80VA Loan Fees- The Fees You Can Expect To Pay and The Fees That Are Forbidden
Like any other mortgage program, VA home loans have fees associated with them. The fees VA-eligible borrowers may anticipate seeing in their VA-guaranteed mortgage closing documents are: VA funding fee Credit report Appraisal/compliance...
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84VA Loan Assumption: What Are The Advantages and How Does It Work?
The most frequently asked questions regarding VA loan assumption can be answered right here. Many VA borrowers simply want to know how the loan assumption process works. Many are concerned with restoration of their entitlements after VA mortgages...
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75Understanding VA Documents
VA Form 26-1880 is used to help potential VA borrowers obtain a Certificate of Eligibility (COE). A COE document is necessary for all VA borrowers in order to show eligibility for VA home loan benefits. ...
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81How Can You Use Your VA Home Loan Benefits?
For most VA-eligible borrowers, a VA loan is used to finance a single-family home. But, the VA Home Loan Guaranty Program has many eligible uses beyond single-family homes. Actually, it is acceptable for a...
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81Is a VA Loan Best For You?
The VA loan programs are designed to assist our veterans and active military personnel purchase or refinance a home. The Department of Veterans Affairs guarantees the loans in order to make it easier for veterans to receive financing. This guaranty on VA home loans allows veterans to receive the benefits of 100% financing, a more forgiving credit standard and often a lower interest rate.
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80The history of the VA loan program
Ever wonder where a VA Loan comes from? It’s no doubt that a VA home loan is a great benefit to every VA-eligible borrower who qualifies. But, did you know that VA Loans don’t actually come from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)?...
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66Your VA Loan Limits for 2011
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced the 2011 VA loan limits on December 3, 2010. Each year, the VA publishes its home loan limits for the purpose of establishing maximum guarantee amounts in all U.S. counties, including those with...
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