VA Rules on Minimum Property Requirements
In the past, we have discussed situations where the Department of Veterans Affairs might waive its minimum property requirements. But some requirements cannot be waived because they directly affect...
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VA Loan Funding Fee Refunds: Cash Back?
VA loans require payment of a VA loan funding fee. Some borrowers are exempt from paying this fee; the Department of Veterans Affairs does not require funding fees...
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: 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...
What Is A Subsequent Use VA Loan Funding Fee?
Veterans who want to use their VA home loan benefits are required to apply for a Certificate of Eligibility from the Department of Veterans Affairs. This certificate, also...
VA Loans: How Many Units Can The Property Have?
VA guaranteed home loans have certain restrictions and requirements when it comes to the nature of the property for sale. For example, VA loans require that the property...
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...
What is a Supplemental VA Loan?
Veterans who want to buy a home using a VA home loan look for the house they want to buy, apply for the loan, get the loan amount...
VA Loans: Does Zoning Matter?
VA home loans aren't limited to properties in "traditional" house buying areas like suburbs or typical residential streets. Buyers can also purchase properties in urban areas and in...
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...