VA Loan Reader Questions: Farm Loans
A reader asks, "I would like to get a VA loan to purchase a 350 acre farm. Is it possible or not? I have heard yes and no.... the...
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Restoring VA Loan Entitlement
Those who have already used their VA loan entitlement to buy a home don’t always keep that home for the entire term of the loan. Do VA borrowers...
VA Loans: Enlistment Verification
Whether a service member is close to their re-enlistment date can have an impact of the process of a VA loan. For military members applying for VA loans...
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 and Other Than Honorable Discharges
There are several different ways a military member can leave the service. One is to complete 20 years or more of service and apply for military retirement. Another...
VA Appraisals: How Long Until a Notice of Value Expires?
VA rules state that any property to be purchased with a VA loan must have a notice of value assigned after being reviewed by a VA-assigned appraiser. The...
Loan Eligibility: Who Else Can Qualify?
We have discussed applying for VA loan eligibility and how it can be done through the lender before. Active duty military, retired and separated military, plus members of the...
VA Loan Applications: Verification of Income
VA loan requirements include verification of income. Borrowers must show stable, reliable income that is likely to continue. The VA generally asks for at least two years worth...
VA Loan Reader Questions: VA Appraisal Requirements For Crawlspaces and Attics
A reader asks, "I had a VA appraisal done two weeks ago. The appraiser told me he had been an appraiser for 15 years. He seemed to know...
VA Loans For Overseas Homes: A Reader Question
A reader asks, "I never used my veteran home loan and want to move out of the country to Central America, namely Panama." "Is there any way I...