VA Loan Anti-Discrimination Requirements
One of the most important aspects of a VA home loan, financial considerations aside, is the Department of Veterans Affairs regulations covering fair housing. There are extensive rules...
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VA Loan Rules For Siblings, Dependent Children: A Reader Question
A reader asks, "My brother and father now deceased. were in Army. Can I. apply for VA loan. My daughter and her husband looking for a house. can...
VA Minimum Property Requirements for Multi-Family Units
VA loans aren't just for single family dwellings -- did you know there are VA loans available for properties with up to four units? The borrower must certify...
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 Loan Reader Questions: Termite Inspections
A reader asks, "We are currently refinancing our home – and we are using the VA process. They are requesting us to get a termite (WDO) inspection. My...
VA Loan Reader Questions: Funding Fees and Tax Deductions
A reader asks, "Can anyone tell me where I can find up-to-date information on the VA home loan funding fee and if it is tax deductible?" The VA...
VA Loan Amount: Leftover Loan Money
One commonly asked question about VA mortgages involves the loan amount--specifically what happens to any "left over money" if the VA loan comes in at an amount higher...
VA Loans and The 24-Month Rule
VA loans have strict eligibility rules which include requirements for minimum time on duty. Veterans cannot be approved for a VA home loan unless they meet these VA...
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...
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...