VA Loan Entitlement: A Reader Question
A reader asks, "Is there a maximum number of times that we can purchase a home or refinance our current house?" The answer to this question depends...
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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 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...
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...
Refinance A Conventional Mortgage To A VA Mortgage
Eligible veterans and currently serving military members can refinance a conventional home loan to a VA mortgage, AND get cash back on the loan where applicable. If you...
VA Loan Reader Questions: Can I Refinance My FHA Loan with a VA Mortgage?
A reader asks, "I’m a veteran and I have never used my VA Loan benefits. I’ve been in my home for 7 years under the FHA program and...
VA Loan Answers: Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans
The VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan or IRRRL is a non-cash out refinance option for existing VA mortgages. Though a borrower cannot refinance a conventional or FHA ...
VA Streamline Refinancing Loan Amounts
It's normal for a borrower to ask, "How much can I borrow with a VA Streamline Refinance loan?" The answer, according to the VA official site, is that...
VA Loan Reader Questions: No-Credit Check Refinancing?
A reader asks, "Now I heard that when doing a refinance that there is no credit check, income verification, appraisal... is this true for VA loans?" VA home...
VA Cash-Out Refinance Loan Options
It's easy to assume the wrong things about VA refinance loans, but once you understand the rules for programs like VA cash-out refinancing, it's easy to see what...