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...
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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...
VA Loans: Property Tax and Insurance Requirements
When buying a home with a VA-insured loan, borrowers learn that the Department of Veterans Affairs has a set of requirements which include "sufficient hazard insurance" and payment...
Getting VA Loan Eligibility Restored After a Short Sale
Our recent blog posts have covered topics related to the short sale of a home purchased with a VA loan. It's easy to assume you're locked out of...
Can I Have Two VA Loans at the Same Time?
Recently a question came in asking whether it's possible to have two VA home loans at the same time. While the answer depends on many things, including the...
VA Appraisals: Roofs, Basements and Crawlspaces
When it comes to a VA appraiser’s job, moisture is an important factor in rating or evaluating the property. Part of the process for VA appraisals is to...
VA Loan Appraisal Fees: Who Pays?
There is often some question about who is required to pay for certain aspects of the VA home loan process. When the buyer finds a home he or...
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 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 Questions: VA Funding Fee Exemptions for Disabled Veterans
A reader asks, "I was told when I separated from the US Air Force that I was eligible for a VA funding fee refund because I am a...