Do Homes Purchased With a VA Loan Have Warranties?
Warranties are everywhere. You can take advantage of a manufacturer's warranty on your cell phone, your computer or even your car when buying them brand new. Some products like...
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VA Loans and the Rules on Manufactured Homes
There are a lot of questions out there when it comes to VA loans for manufactured homes, also known as mobile homes. In some circles, the mobile home rules...
VA Loans and Second Mortgages
VA loans have a variety of uses and flexible options that make them very attractive for first time homebuyers. But not every VA loan is a traditional home...
VA Loans: What Happens If the Borrower Dies?
A reader asks, "What happens to a VA loan when the veteran dies and the spouse is not on the loan?" The Department of Veterans Affairs official site...
VA Loan Reader Questions: Does Rental Income Qualify as Verifiable Income for a VA Home Loan?
A reader asks, "Can the rental income from a multi unit property be used at least partially to qualify for the loan? I know in the past that...
VA Loans and Condo Project Approval Procedures
We frequently get questions about VA loans for condos. One commonly asked question involves the details of the VA loan approval process for condos. If a borrower wants to...
VA Appraisals, NOV Expiration Dates and Appraisal Fees
In past blog posts we've discussed the role of the appraisal in buying a home with a VA-insured mortgage. The Department of Veterans Affairs won't issue a loan amount...
Are Electronic Signatures Permitted For VA Home Loans?
Sometimes it takes a while for concepts to catch on. The use of electronic signatures is one such concept that has taken a while to filter in to...
VA Loan Reader Questions: Buying Land With a VA Loan
A reader asked us, "Can I use a VA loan to buy land for building property?" There are two sections of the VA loan rules which offer guidance for...
VA Loan Eligibility: What Does “Paid In Full, No Restoration” Mean?
Some VA loan applicants choose to request a VA Certificate of Eligibility themselves, others choose to have the lender help them. In either case, the borrower's information is...