Archive for the ‘VA Cash Out Refinance’ Category
VA Cash Out Refinance Question
In my continuing endeavor to answer peoples questions about loans and lending, today, I have picked a question that has several things involved with it, a cash out refinance of a VA Guaranteed Home Loan. Again, the question comes from My FHA Mortgage Blog and hopefully will answer questions for several people facing the same issue. Read More
VA underwriting guidelines vs. Lender Overlays
Although most home buyers don’t understand the difference between a VA underwriting guideline and a lender overlay, that difference can be huge in determining if they can purchase a home. There are a lot of very interesting changes in lending happening currently. Many people get confused in exactly what is a VA Guaranteed Home Loan? Basically, it means that VA Guarantees that the loan will perform, it does not mean that VA is loaning the money for the home loan, thus the start of the misunderstanding. Read More
Re-instating VA Eligibility
This is third in a short series of questions and answers about VA Loans. VA Loans are one of the very few methods for a home buyer to purchase a new home with no down payment. In my first post, I discussed getting a certificate of eligibility (COE). Here is a question that comes up now and again having to do with VA Guaranteed Loans, “I have already obtained one VA loan. Can I get another?” Read More
VA Guaranteed Loan Funding Fee
There are a lot of questions about VA Guaranteed Loans in the Eugene/Springfield Oregon area and this is my second installment to answer some of those questions. Today, I am going to discuss the VA Funding Fee. A Veteran that makes use of a VA loan will pay a funding fee unless they are exempt from the collection of said fee by having a 10% or greater service connected disability. Read More
VA offers help for delinquent borrowers
The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) had specific programs in effect to help VA borrowers in trouble on their mortgage. Additionally, current members of the military with conventional mortgages that were originated prior to the current period of active duty, could be eligible for relief under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). SCRA could provide lower interest rates, forbearance and prevent foreclosure. Read More





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