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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VA Loan Rules For Siblings, Dependent Children: A Reader Question
A reader asks, "My brother and father now deceased. were in Army. Can I. apply for VA loan. My daughter and her husband looking for a house. can...
VA Loan Reader Questions: Vendee Financing Program
A reader asks, "Has anyone heard any news on the Vendee program being restored?" The program known as Vendee Financing is connected to VA mortgages that have become...
Are Electronic Signatures Permitted For VA Home Loans?
Sometimes it takes a while for concepts to catch on. The use of electronic signatures is one such concept that has taken a while to filter in to...
VA Minimum Property Requirements: A Reader Question About Roofs
A reader asks, "I am looking at buying a house. It is a little older, but not very old. My realtor said it may not be approved for...
VA Minimum Property Requirements, Appraisals, and Local Building Codes: A Reader Question
A reader asks, "We have found a home that we love, had the offer accepted and now just waiting on the appraiser. The house was built in 1890...
VA Loan Reader Questions: Funding Fees and Tax Deductions
A reader asks, "Can anyone tell me where I can find up-to-date information on the VA home loan funding fee and if it is tax deductible?" The VA...
VA Loan Eligibility: What Does “Paid In Full, No Restoration” Mean?
Some VA loan applicants choose to request a VA Certificate of Eligibility themselves, others choose to have the lender help them. In either case, the borrower's information is...
VA Loan Reader Questions: Pending Judgment and Loan Approval
A reader asks, "Can you get a VA loan if there is judgment against you or pending?" Chapter Four of the VA Lenders Handbook has a great deal...
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...