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How VA Loans Work: What Most Borrowers Don’t Know About VA LoansA VA Loan is a mortgage option issued by private lenders and partially backed, or guaranteed, by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Here we look at how VA loans work and what most borrowers don’t know about the program.
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A Detailed Look at the VA Funding Fee: What's it Cost and Who's Exempt
The VA funding fee is a government fee applied to many VA purchase and refinance loans. Here we take a deep dive into why this fee exists, how much it costs and who is exempt from paying.
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How to Get a VA Funding Fee Refund
It is possible to receive a refund on the VA funding fee. Borrowers may be eligible for a refund if awarded VA compensation for a service-connected disability - bearing the effective date of the VA compensation is retroactive before the VA loan closing.
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VA Construction Loans: How to Build a Home with a VA Loan
Building your dream home is a possibility with a VA home loan. But it isn’t always an easy road. Here we take a deep dive into VA construction loans and how you can build a home with a VA loan.
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Loan Limit Lingo: There's Actually No Maximum Amount on a VA LoanVA Loan limits act more as a guide more than a restriction on the amount of money you can borrow. Keep reading to get a better understanding on how VA Loan limits work.
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VA Loans for Land: Can You Use Your VA Benefits to Purchase Acreage?At the end of the day, you can use a VA loan to purchase land, but it will come with some strict stipulations. Learn about these requirements and how you can purchase land with a VA loan.
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A Closer Look at a Key VA Loan Benefit: Avoiding PMIPrivate mortgage insurance (PMI) is typically required for conventional financing. Even FHA has their own version of PMI. Let’s take a look at how VA borrowers avoid this additional cost.
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VA Rehab and Renovation Loans: Borrowing More than a Home is Worth
VA rehab and renovation loans are the VA's answer to an aging housing market in the United States. Here we dive into this unique loan type and the potential downsides accompanying them.
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Top 30 Cities for VA Loan Usage in FY 2019More than 624,000 veterans and service members utilized their VA home loan benefits in Fiscal Year 2019. See which of the nation's cities lead the way in VA loan usage. -
Here's How Your Disability Rating Affects Your VA Home Loan BenefitYour VA disability rating by itself has no negative effect on VA loan eligibility. In fact, your rating may provide cost-saving benefits and additional income when considering a VA loan, even if you have bad credit.
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VA Loan Pros and ConsAs with any mortgage option, VA loans have pros and cons that you should be aware of before making a final decision. Let's take a closer look.
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28 Must-Read VA Loan Tips to Help You Land Your Dream HomeUsing your VA loan benefits to purchase a home is exciting, but if you are new to the process you may need some pointers along the way.
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Here's the Easiest Way to Have a Seller Pay Your Closing CostsTypical VA loan closing costs can vary, but with a good offer and VA appraisal, sellers may be able to pay them all without sacrificing their bottom line.
