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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What Does a VA Appraiser Look For?
We've examined the basics on VA minimum property requirements many times on this blog. When a VA appraiser reviews a home to see if it meets VA MPRs,...
VA Loans For Purchases In Other Countries
There are many scenarios potential VA borrowers bring with them to the bargaining table. Some VA borrowers are looking for typical suburban homes, others are looking for VA...
VA Loans and the Rules on Manufactured Homes
There are a lot of questions out there when it comes to VA loans for manufactured homes, also known as mobile homes. In some circles, the mobile home rules...
VA Loans: What Happens If the Borrower Dies?
A reader asks, "What happens to a VA loan when the veteran dies and the spouse is not on the loan?" The Department of Veterans Affairs official site...
How Can I Buy a VA REO Home?
The Department of Veterans Affairs offers foreclosed homes, also known as real estate owned homes (REO), for sale to veterans and civilians alike. Since the VA insures mortgages under...
Beware of VA IRRRL Scams
We get plenty of reader comments and questions, but we've noticed a trend in the comments about a possible scam targeting people with VA mortgages. There's been an...
VA Loans: The Rules On Discount Points
Discount points are a way to lower the interest rate on a home loan. When the borrower purchases a discount point or points on a VA home loan,...
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...
Are VA Loan Benefits Transferrable? A Reader Question
A reader asks, "Can I transfer my VA home loan to my sister or let my sister to use my VA home loan if i permit the VA...