Mortgage & Home
Article Archives - Future Homeowners
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Full List of Property Tax Exemptions By StateMost states offer disabled veterans a property tax exemption, which can save veterans thousands each year depending on state and disability percentage.
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Should You Save Your VA Eligibility and Go FHA?FHA loans have become increasingly popular. But most qualified military borrowers will save more money and enjoy greater buying power using a VA loan.
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How Does Your DD 214 Help You to Get a VA Home Loan?Veterans looking for a VA loan will often need to provide lenders with a copy of their DD Form 214 as proof of service. Let’s take a closer look at what VA buyers need to know. -
5 Key Reasons to Have a Home Inspection Before You BuySometimes the excitement of buying a home clouds the importance of having a home inspection, especially during the VA home loan process. Here's how a home inspection can save you money and time in the long run. -
Veterans United Gear Store - Gifts for New HomeownersVeterans United has made our internal gear store public for all. Find fun gifts, knickknacks and gadgets for every occasion. -
Prevent New Construction Heartbreak with These TipsBuilding a new home comes with its own unique set of circumstances. The time between breaking ground on a new home and your big move can make a huge. -
Why VA Loans Require Insurance and Tax PaymentsEven if all payments for VA loans are being made there are other obligations which have to be met, especially taxes and insurance. Learn more. -
Saddled With Student Loan Debt? There’s Still Hope For HomebuyingVeteran home buyers with student debt can still obtain a VA home loan. Generally VA lenders look for a debt-to-income (DTI) ratio of 41 percent or less. -
3 Ways Your Child Could Directly Impact Your VA LoanDid you know your child could have a direct impact on your VA loan approval? Kids are expensive. Learn 3 ways they can impact your mortgage approval.
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What Is The VA Seller Concession Rule?Seller concessions with a VA home loan can save veteran home buyers thousands of dollars, but cannot exceed 4 percent of the loan.
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What You Need to Know About Your Statement of ServicePrequalification is the first step of the VA mortgage process. A veteran home buyer's statement of service provides VA lenders with key information that can help them qualify for a VA home loan.
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Getting a VA Loan More Than OnceReusing your VA loan benefits is definitely possible. Here we cover how that works and the two levels of entitlement – basic and bonus.
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5 Common Reasons Homes Fail The VA Loan AppraisalThe VA loan appraisal process ensures your future home meets VA loan requirements. Make sure you know what VA appraisers look for before inspection time.
