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VA Loan Certificate of Eligibility (COE): Why It's Important and How to Get OneYour Certificate of Eligibility (COE) verifies you meet the military service requirements for a VA loan. However, not everyone knows there are multiple ways to obtain your COE – some easier than others.
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8 Things You Must Know About VA AppraisalsVA appraisers use Minimum Property Requirements (MPRs) to evaluate your future home, and VA appraisals are different from home inspections. Before choosing a home, make sure you know MPR criteria. -
VA Loans and Credit Score Minimums: Requirements Buyers Need to KnowCredit score requirements vary by lender. However, most lenders have similar criteria. Let's look at the minimum credit score for a VA loan and what lenders typically expect.
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Earnest Money Deposits: Everything You Need To KnowWhen you're ready to make an offer, typically, the best way to show you're serious is by including earnest money. Below we detail what earnest money is, how to get it back, and what you need to know about contingency agreements.
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Buying Again? How to Save Big With a Veterans United Realty AgentVA-savvy real estate agents can make a huge difference, even for repeat homebuyers.
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6 Tips for Finding a Great ContractorMost homeowners hire a contractor at some point or another, whether it’s to remodel the kitchen, construct a shed, or just handle an assortment of smaller projects around the property. -
A Closer Look at the VA Amendment to ContractContracts to purchase homes often come with appraisal contingencies. These protect would-be buyers if the VA appraisal determines the home is worth less than what they agreed to pay.
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VA Loans & Age-Restricted CommunitiesHousing communities and developments with age restrictions have been around for decades. These are often gated developments or retirement communities with clubhouses, pools and other communal facilities, and typically at least one person in the household must be at least 55 years old.
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VA Loans & For Sale By Owner (FSBO) HomesNot all buyers will have a real estate agent to market their home. Purchasing a For Sale By Owner (FSBO) property can be an attractive option for many VA home buyers.
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Using a VA Loan for Manufactured Homes or Modular HomesManufactured and modular homes are an attractive option for many VA borrowers, but they often come with hurdles. They will need to meet minimum property requirements and other guidelines specified by the lender. Some lenders may not be willing to finance these homes.
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8 Things to Lookout for During Your Final Walk-ThroughThe last thing you want as a homebuyer is to realize your new home has extensive issues and needs repair. Here are 8 things to look out for when conducting the final walk-through on your home.
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How VA Buyers Can Pay for Appraisal RepairsIt's not uncommon for issues to arise during the VA appraisal process. This doesn't automatically mean the purchase deal will go down the drain. There is flexibility regarding who can pay for these repairs.
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Key Contract Contingencies for VA Buyers to ConsiderContract contingencies are in place to protect prospective VA buyers from the unknown.
