VA Loan Fees: Who Pays?
There are many VA loan fees involved when it comes to purchasing a home with your VA benefits. VA appraisals are mandatory as part of the loan approval...
VA home loan rules
VA Certificate of Eligibility: Your Options For Getting One
The first step in using your VA home loan benefit is to apply for a VA Certificate Of Eligibility. The certificate of eligibility tells your lender that you're...
VA Home Loans, Rental Income and Occupancy Rules: A Reader Question
A reader asks, "Can a borrower purchase a new home using his current VA benefit and rent out his existing home (which VA benefit was not used to...
VA Loan Income Rules and the Post 9/11 GI Bill
A reader asks, "I’m currently in the IRR. I served in the Army Reserve for 6 years and my husband is currently active duty. I am using my...
VA Extends Relocation Assistance For Short Sale, Deed-In-Lieu
Back in 2011, the Department of Veterans Affairs issued VA Circular 26-11-1, which announced the availability of relocation assistance funds to VA borrowers who were involved with short...
VA Loan Certificate of Eligibility Corrections: A Reader Question
A reader asks, "I purchased a home in the early 80s through the VA, it went into default but it was paid off before I was able to...
VA Streamline Refinancing Rules: A Reader Question
A reader asks, "What is required to refinance a VA IRRRL if the veteran is self employed but your spouse (non veteran) is employed?" This is an interesting...
Are You Ready For A VA Home Loan? VA Loan Basics
If you're new to the VA loan program and are considering the purchase of a new home with your VA benefits, there are several questions that are good...
VA Loan Options For Reducing Monthly Mortgage Payments
If you're looking for options to reduce the amount of your VA home loan mortgage payments, there are several ways to approach the issue depending on whether or...
Qualifying For A VA Joint Loan
When one or more veterans apply for a VA home loan together, there may be a few VA rules and regulations that apply to these types of loan...