Archive for the ‘VA Rate Reduction Refinance’ Category

Since I have three separate sites, I try to keep the information separate from one to the other, but there are times that the information that I am giving covers the spectrum of not only general lending and community information (http://eugeneloanguy.com), but also FHA loans (http://fhaloansoregon.com) and the no money down arena (http://no-money-down-usda-mortgage.com). That is the case with the President’s new “Making Home Affordable Program” and the updates about financing options that I just posted here.

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Down Payment Assistance programs, like AmeriDream and Nehemiah, were done away with in August, although there is a movement that is trying to reinstate them. There was a lot of interest in what was going to be available for people that didn’t have money for a down payment at that time. The best 100% loan to value program, or no money down program, to my mind, is a VA loan for those that qualify. Here is what I wrote then:

There is quite a bit of concern regarding the elimination of the Down Payment Assistance programs and almost all other 100% purchase programs, so I want to spend a bit of time highlighting another 100% loan program. To my mind, this is the best 100% loan program, the VA loan. Read More

It is nearly Valentine’s Day, and I know there are people feeling the pinch of a sluggish economy. While waiting for the “stimulus” package from the government, maybe now is the righ time to buy. VA real estate loans are an exceptional way to purchase a home at 100% loan to value but they can also be a salvation on a refinance because they also allow refinance at 100% loan to value, even manufactured homes on land. As a veteran, and a VA Home Loan participant in Eugene and Springfield, Oregon, I believe one of the greatest things the country has done for veterans, is the VA Guaranteed Loan Program. Read More

This was originally published on http://eugeneloanguy.com and covers information about an IRRRL, which is the way for Veterans to lower their interest rate even in a real estate environment where property values are dropping. The IRRRL does not require a new appraisal and all of the closing costs are rolled into the new loan, letting the veteran get a new, lower payment mortgage.

In today’s falling rate environment, it is possible that an IRRRL, VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing Loan, would create significant savings for a veteran in their monthly mortgage payment. The only way to find out is to check with a mortgage professional such as me. I would be happy to run the numbers and see if this is something that will save you money on your mortgage. Just because it might lower your payment, is not necessarily the right thing to do. It is always better to see what the cost of the loan will be and how long it will take to recoup those costs. That is where I come in; I will work those costs out for you and give you insight as to what should work for you. Read More