5 Steps to a VA Home Loan

January 24, 2013 By Leave a Comment

A VA loan can provide a means for veterans to finance a home with very little out-of-pocket.  And, VA backing enables lenders to offer very attractive terms to eligible borrowers.  Here are 5 simple … [Read more...]

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Tax Season Savings for VA Loan Borrowers

January 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Many people dread it, but it comes like clockwork every year – TAX TIME!  VA loan borrowers can take advantage of many tax deductions that can result in paying less to the IRS, or getting a refund, … [Read more...]

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Homeowner’s Assistance Deadline 9/30/12

September 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment

 The Homeowners Assistance Program (HAP) compensates servicemembers and certain others who suffer a financial loss when forced to sell their primary residence due to base closure, … [Read more...]

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VA Loans Improved by Camp Lejeune Act

September 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment

A newly signed law improves VA loans for many potential borrowers.  On August 6, 2012 President Obama penned his name to The Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families … [Read more...]

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3 Ways a VA loan can make Owning Better than Renting

April 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment

The recent economic collapse has made it hard for many to qualify for a mortgage.  When it comes to housing, some have no choice but to rent.  The climate has made it a landlords’ … [Read more...]

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The Truth about the VA Funding Fee

March 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment

The VA funding fee ranges between .5% and 3.3% of the total loan amount, and the fee can be paid upfront by the borrower, rolled into the loan with interest, or paid by the seller (VA purchase loans … [Read more...]

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VA Loans and Natural Disasters

March 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment

In the aftermath of horrific tornadoes that ripped through numerous Midwest communities, many VA borrowers wonder about VA loans and natural disasters and if their loans are secure. In fact, VA … [Read more...]

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VA Loans and the Borrowers Who Love Them

March 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment

It’s been said that VA loan borrowers possess an extraordinary sense of responsibility.  Responsible borrowers make for a successful VA loan program.VA home loans are for eligible veterans, … [Read more...]

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Free VA Mortgage Help for Distressed VA Borrowers

February 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment

The VA home loan program has the lowest delinquency and foreclosure rates of any U.S. mortgage program.  That said, there are still VA borrowers who occasionally get into financial trouble and … [Read more...]

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VA Borrowers Lose Mortgage Insurance Tax Deduction

February 16, 2012 By 2 Comments

Veterans can no longer write off the VA funding fees associated with their VA-guaranteed mortgages.  A tax extender bill, which Congress did not pass before the end of 2011, contained the Mortgage … [Read more...]

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