The VA loan program offers a benefit to qualifying service members who have served the required minimum time in uniform. But unlike other types of VA benefits, getting a VA home loan isn’t a matter of just meeting that minimum…
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VA Loans: How Long To Prepare?
by Joe Wallace • • 0 Comments
A commonly asked question about VA mortgage loans involves the prep time leading up to the loan application. How much time does a borrower need to get ready for the mortgage loan? In general, you should spend 12 months at…
VA Loan, VA Mortgage
VA Loan Funding Fee Rules
by Joe Wallace • • 0 Comments
If you are using your VA home loan benefits for the first time, chances are good that you’re learning about how the VA loan funding fee works. The VA loan funding fee is a required part of most VA mortgage…
VA Loan, VA Mortgage, Veteran Home Ownership
VA Loan Policy On Natural Disasters
by Joe Wallace • • 0 Comments
If you are considering applying for a VA home loan or if you’ve already purchased a home with a VA mortgage and are concerned that your home may be affected by a natural disaster, it’s good to know VA policy…
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VA Loan Eligibility For Veterans: Who Is Eligible?
by Joe Wallace • • 0 Comments
Are you a veteran of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marines looking to use your VA home loan benefits? The first step in this journey toward home ownership is determining that you are eligible for the VA loan benefit.…
VA Loan, VA Mortgage
Can I Purchase a Home after Bankruptcy?
by Michael Clark • • 1 Comment
The short answer? Yes you can. There are however some guidelines you must know about. After reading different situations, you may be able to qualify now. If that is the case, please complete the VA loan pre-qualification form to get…
VA Loan, VA Property, Veteran Home Ownership
So proud MMS could help the Joseph family purchase this awesome New York home!!
by Jeff Guthrie • • 0 Comments
VA Loan, VA Mortgage, VA Property
What Type of Property Will VA Allow Me to Purchase?
by Jeff Guthrie • • 4 Comments
The most common question we get is “What type of property will the VA allow me to purchase?” It’s a great question because VA has specific requirements and the requirements for each property are where most people get confused. New…
VA Loan, VA Mortgage, VA Refinance
VA Refinance Without an Appraisal
by Jeff Guthrie • • 0 Comments
I will never forget the mortgage crisis of 2007 and how it affected our economy. Since then, so many of you have been unable to refinance your VA mortgage because the appraised value did not meet the investor’s requirement. Simply…
VA Loan, VA Mortgage, VA Refinance
Use August to Reassess Your Mortgage
by Michael Clark • • 0 Comments
While you get your kids ready for going back to school this fall, it’s a good time to reassess your own housing needs and ways to cut costs. According to Texas-based Military Mortgage Shop, veterans and their families may want…