Don’t Have Enough for a Down Payment? Try Mortgage Insurance
For many would-be homeowners, coming up with a down payment that’s 20 percent of the home loan they want just isn’t possible. And most lenders view a down payment below 20 percent as a sign that the...
View Article5 Home-Buying Hiccups for Veterans to Avoid
Many home buyers and agents shy away from the Department of Veterans Affairs home-loan program for fear the process is too difficult or restrictions are too numerous. But if you’re a veteran in search...
View ArticleHow VA Loans Work, and How to Get One
The VA’s home loan program, for which millions of military veterans are eligible, gets participants into homes that they otherwise wouldn’t be able to purchase. The program doesn’t offer the loan...
View ArticleVA Loans for Veterans Rise Exponentially
Veterans keep our American Dreams safe—they deserve to own a part of it, too. And a Department of Veterans Affairs loan program seeks to do just that. Through the program, servicemen and women can...
View Article4 Biggest Benefits of VA Loans
VA home loans are making a huge difference for a new generation of military home buyers. During a time of tight mortgage lending, these government-backed loans are absolutely booming. The reason for...
View Article4 VA Loan Myths That Hold Military Buyers Back
There’s a laundry list of myths and misconceptions surrounding VA home loans. Some of the most pervasive are rooted in dollars and cents. But other common misconceptions hit on things like...
View Article7 Essential Tips for VA Home Buyers
Veterans and military members understand the power of preparation better than most. That’s good news considering most home buyers still lack a solid grasp of what it takes today to land a home loan....
View Article4 Traits of Successful VA Home Buyers
Veterans and service members have access to a $0 down loan program created to expand access to homeownership. However, being eligible for a VA loan and actually getting one aren’t the same things....
View Article4 Signs You’re a Great VA Loan Candidate
VA loans offer a host of huge benefits, from $0 down payment and no mortgage insurance to limits on what buyers can pay in closing costs. It’s part of a benefit program that’s helped millions of...
View ArticleWhat You Can (and Can’t) Do With a VA Loan
Millions of veterans and military members have access to what’s arguably the most powerful and flexible mortgage option out there. VA loans require no down payment or mortgage insurance while...
View ArticleUnderstanding VA Loan Closing Costs
Buyers and sellers alike face a lot of myths and misconceptions regarding VA loan closing costs. These government-backed loans offer a lot of benefits and protections for qualified borrowers, but this...
View ArticleHow to Reuse Your VA Loan Benefits
Qualified veterans and military members can tap into a home buying program with some huge benefits, from $0 down payment to no mortgage insurance and limits on closing costs. And they can do it over...
View ArticleHow Co-Borrowers Can Help, or Hurt, Your VA Loan
Having a co-borrower on your mortgage can make a big difference. But it’s not always as simple as just adding another name to the loan application. That’s especially true for VA home loans. The VA and...
View ArticleWhat Buyers Need to Know About VA Appraisals
VA appraisals are a critical part of the 70-year-old VA loans benefit program. It’s also one of the most misunderstood. VA appraisals help ensure veterans purchase homes that are safe, structurally...
View ArticleA Closer Look at Credit, VA Loans
The $0 down payment benefit grabs all the headlines, but the more relaxed credit requirements for VA loans are one of the program’s most understated advantages. Lenders ratcheted up their requirements...
View Article8 Must-Know Facts About VA Loans
The VA loan program has backed more than 21 million loans in its now 70-year history. While its roots are in the original GI Bill of 1944, this mortgage benefit is in many ways more important today...
View ArticleWhy Veterans Need Military-Friendly Real Estate Agents
Veterans United Buying a home will likely be one of the biggest purchases of your life. Having a knowledgeable real estate agent to walk you through the process is imperative for a smooth transaction....
View ArticleKey Trends for Military Buyers and Sellers in 2015
As more military service members and veterans enter the housing market, it’s important for them to have real estate agents who are up to date on VA loans and market trends to guide them through the...
View ArticleMRP REALTORS® Help Military Use Housing Benefits
Many military members have no idea they qualify for the only no-money-down mortgage on the market, but there are specially trained real estate professionals to help. REALTORS® who earn the Military...
View ArticleMRP REALTORS® Help Military Use Housing Benefits
Many military members have no idea they qualify for the only no-money-down mortgage on the market, but there are specially trained real estate professionals to help. REALTORS® who earn the Military...
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