VA Loan Certificates of Eligibility have made it possible for thousands of veterans to take advantage of VA Loans to make their dreams of owning a home a reality. Buying a home can be an expensive and complicated process. So, anything that makes the home buying process easier and more accessible is welcome. ...
VA Loans are an excellent way for U.S. military members, veterans, and their families to buy a home. VA Loans feature many benefits, including being easier to qualify for than a comparable conventional loan, as well as offering the ability to finance 100% of the home purchase. Once you have established eligibility for ...
If you’ve decided that you want to pursue a VA home loan to get into your dream home, but you don’t know just how much you might qualify for, knowing how much it’s possible to qualify for is helpful. Because we know how confusing it can be to navigate the home loan market, we did our best to put together some ...
Getting approved for a VA home loan can be a lengthy, confusing, and frustrating process. When you’re in the midst of it, it can feel like you’re a show dog, being forced to jump through hoops. It’s so challenging, in fact, that many Americans give up on their dreams of owning a home and assume that they will only ...
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The VA Loan Guaranty program was created during World War II to help military members veterans purchase a home. The program makes it easier for qualifying military members and veterans to purchase or refinance a home using a loan that is guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Since World War II, the VA ...
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This is a friendly rebuttal to Nords’ recent post Don’t Buy a Home as you Leave Active Duty. The GubMints family has lived in the same North San Diego home we bought back in 2000, 4 months after leaving Active Duty. I’m here to show you that you CAN make it happen, but not without sacrifice. Post Length: ~ 1750 Words ...
Over three years ago, I suggested that buying a home on active duty is setting yourself up for financial failure. That post has aged exceptionally well, and now it’s time to double down. Don’t buy a home as you leave active duty, either. You’re setting yourself up for more financial failure and a heartache with ...
This was the best conference yet! For those who are just joining us, last month I polled people's questions about USAA's insurance and financial programs. I brought those issues to the Digital Military Experience with USAA's Communications team, other program managers, and several executives. But first, it's ...
This article has to do with the challenges service members face when trying to obtain a mortgage on a new home purchase as they’re transitioning or retiring from the military. However, this is a topic that I feel other people might be better at addressing than I am. So, for this article, I’ve brought in Jennifer ...
I wrote this article a couple of months ago, which you can find here. However, I've made some changes, because there are some things you should consider when buying a house in the military. The largest purchase most people will make in their lifetime is their home. It’s also the longest-lasting purchase most ...
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