Are your VA loan entitlements safe from federal reform? Recently, there has been much talk about cutting federally funded “entitlements” in the context of reducing the deficit. In an effort … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
Housing Market thru 2013 VA Loan Limits Lens
January 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The 2013 VA loan limits have been released and are based on the Federal Housing Finance Administration (FHFA) latest house price report. The FHFA report released on November 27, 2013 shows … [Read more...]
CO and MA Top Just Released 2013 VA Loan Limits
December 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The VA loan limits for 2013 have been published, and most veterans around the country can expect their limits to stay at $417,000. Only the names of counties with limits higher than $417,000 are … [Read more...]
VA Loan Relief After Hurricane Sandy
November 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
VA borrowers hit hard by Hurricane Sandy may get relief from financial stresses. Military members and other victims of the storm in the Eastern … [Read more...]
Benefits: VA Home Loan Guaranty
November 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
As part of the benefits offered to those who serve our country, most military members are eligible for a home loan guaranty, a formal pledge to pay another person's debt, from the Department of … [Read more...]
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...]
VA Loan News: Cheaper to Own than Rent
September 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
by Kristine Anderson WylieAs if veterans need more reasons to use their zero-down VA loan benefits, the rent vs. own decision just got easier. In fact, it’s cheaper to own than rent in all 100 … [Read more...]
New Law Raises Jumbo VA Loan Limits
September 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
by Kristine Anderson WyliJumbo VA loans of up to $1 million are again available to qualified military borrowers following the enactment of H.R. 1627. Veterans’ benefits improvements like … [Read more...]
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