VA Loan Resources
Welcome to the VeteransLoans.com resource hub where we empower our heroes with knowledge and resources. Dive into our articles that cover everything from navigating VA loans to tips on financial wellness. Our mission is to provide veterans with the insights they need to make informed decisions about their financial future.
Understanding the Closing Disclosure
At some point during the mortgage loan application process, shortly before closing on your home, you will receive a form called a Closing Disclosure from your mortgage lender. This form will usually arrive any time after the first round of underwriting and no later than three days before you are sch...
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Top Ten Cities to Buy a Home 2022
The housing market in the United States is still overwhelmingly a seller's market, but there are cities in the United States where the housing market is starting to turn to buyers' advantage. Realtor.com recently came out with a ranking system to determine the top ten cities to purchase a home out o...
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Should I Buy a Home This Winter?
Purchasing a home, especially for first-time homebuyers, is a highly personal decision. It’s not so much a question of whether it’s the right time to buy, but whether it’s the right time for you to buy.
So instead of asking the question should I buy a home this winter, ask the question am I ready to...
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VA Loan Closing Costs & Fees
Closing costs include a variety of fees paid at or prior to closing on a home loan. Homebuyers can find closing costs confusing because the term “closing costs” is broad and is used to describe many different costs and fees associated with purchasing a home and applying for a mortgage loan. This can...
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8 Ways to Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster
The most common type of mortgage loan for a permanent family residence is a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. Thirty years can feel like you will be paying off your mortgage forever. But did you know there are easy ways to cut your mortgage repayment period short while saving you money on interest and ac...
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4 Reasons to Choose a Smaller Mortgage Lender
There are many compelling reasons to choose a large established mortgage lender. Nationally renowned lenders come backed with big brand equity and big trust. It’s easy to know what you are getting into with a big name that has an established history and brand in the industry.
But have you ever consi...
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Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption in Every State
For the last decade, states have worked to diminish the cost of living for disabled veterans and their surviving spouses in an effort to demonstrate appreciation and honor to those who have served our country on the front line of duty and those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Almost every stat...
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VA Loan Purchase Options
VA loans are known for making home purchases more affordable for veterans. But you might be surprised to discover how many purchase options come with a VA loan, some of which are exclusive to the VA loan benefit. The purpose of the VA loan is to make purchasing a safe, structurally sound, and sanita...
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VA Loan Rental Property Requirements
Qualifying military veterans and servicemembers are entitled to use the VA loan benefit to purchase a home, as long as they meet the fundamental VA and mortgage lender requirements.
If you are a qualifying military veteran and servicemember, you might be considering using your VA loan to purchase an...
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VA vs FHA Loans
Government-backed loans are designed to make housing more affordable and attainable to more people. But not all government-backed loans are created equal.
While VA and FHA home loans are both government-backed loans, there are some pretty important differences between the two, and understanding the ...
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Are You Ready to Be a Homeowner?
For first-time homebuyers, the prospect of purchasing a home can be daunting, especially in a housing market where home prices and mortgage rates are constantly changing and you’re not sure if now is the right time to enter the market or not. How do you know that you're ready to be a homeowner?
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VA Loan to Buy Land and Property
There are many ways to use your VA loan benefit and one of those is to purchase land to build a home on. The VA loan benefit cannot be used to purchase land specifically for the purpose of owning land. But if you are planning to build a home on the plot of land you are purchasing, a VA loan is a gre...
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