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Tag Archives: VA requirements
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 the mainstream. There are many who have initiated or closed their VA home...
VA Loan Appraisal Fees – How Much Does a VA Home Appraisal Cost?
VA loans require one very important step to move forward. When a buyer finds a home they want to purchase with a VA mortgage, they must have a VA assigned appraiser look at the home to establish fair market value. The...
VA Loan Assumption and the Novation
In our last blog post we discussed VA home loan assumption and why a veteran selling his or her home should think carefully when considering such a move. There’s a serious issue VA mortgage holders should be aware of when arranging...
VA Loans and the Rules on Manufactured Homes
There have been a lot of questions and blog posts lately about VA loans for manufactured homes. In some circles, the mobile home isn’t as understood as a real estate transaction as “typical” VA home loans are; often the standards...
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, and automobile when buying them brand new. Some products like cars and trucks even offer extended warranties a buyer can purchase when acquiring a car...
Which VA Loans Allow Cash Back to the Borrower?
There’s a common question associated with VA loans–many borrowers are interested in getting cash back at closing time from proceeds via their home loans. But which VA loans allow this? Can a borrower, as some readers have asked, get a...
Can I Get My VA Certificate of Eligibility Online?
Veterans who have never applied for a VA home loan before soon learn they need a VA Certificate of Eligibility before the lender will allow them to move forward with a VA home loan. This isn't just a requirement set down...
VA Loans: Where Can I Purchase A Home Using A VA Loan?
There are many issues that affect a veteran's decision to purchase a home. When applying for a VA loan, a borrower may be in the middle of a military career with many years to go before retirement, recently separated or...
Who is Exempt from VA Loan Funding Fees?
VA borrowers are required to pay a VA loan funding fee, either up front or included in the loan amount. This fee varies depending on the type of loan, the status of the applicant (active duty, Guard or Reserve, etc.)...
VA Loans: Enlistment Verification
Military members applying for VA insured home loans should know about the VA loan rules for service members within a year of their current re-enlistment date. The Department of Veterans Affairs has specific requirements for VA loan applicants currently serving...