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Cash-Out Refinance, Home Equity Loan and HELOC

One of the advantages of homeownership is the equity in your home. The equity you build in your home functions as a forced savings account that you can eventually tap into. Maybe you’re ready to take advantage of your home’s equity. There are a number of ways you can utilize the equity in your home, including a cash-out refinance loan, home equity loan, and home equity line of credit (HELOC). The method you choose depends on your financial needs and goals and how you want to utilize your home equity.

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VA Cash-Out Refinance Definition and Guidelines

A VA cash-out refinance loan is very similar to a conventional cash-out refinance loan. A VA cash-out refinance is a VA-backed loan that replaces your original home loan with a larger VA-backed loan based on the equity your home has collected over the years.

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VA Loan Benefit Limits and Use

The VA loan benefit is a lifetime guarantee. This means that for qualifying Veterans, servicemembers, and surviving spouses, there is no limit on how many times you can use the VA loan benefit. However, there are other restrictions in terms of how you can use your benefit and how much the VA will guarantee.

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What is a VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL)?

A VA-backed Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) is a refinance loan for qualifying Veterans and Service Members who already have a VA-backed home loan and are interested in reducing their monthly mortgage payments or making their payments more stable. Refinancing your VA loan using an Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan, or VA IRRRL, replaces your VA loan with a new VA loan with different terms.

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How Much is the VA Loan Funding Fee?

The VA funding fee is a one-time payment that can be paid upfront by the borrower upon purchasing their home with a VA-backed loan. This fee can also be rolled into the mortgage. This funding fee applies to both VA home purchases and VA refinances.

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