va loans: Military Housing Allowances As Verifiable Income for a VA Home Loan - 06/05/12 02:05 PM
Bruce Reichstein always provides expert advice on VA loans. Whether or not BAH counts as income can get a bit confusing (same goes for BAS). If on active-duty and not likely to separate very soon - BAH is a reliable source of income and will be counted to determine loan amount.
The same goes for rental applications! Just make sure you include a print-out showing the BAH amount you'll be receiving at your new duty station when you PCS!
 
VA loan rules about verifiable income can be a bit confusing–especially if you’re new to the VA loan program.
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va loans: GOOD NEWS FOR VETERANS. VA LOAN COSTS ARE DROPPING SOON! - 09/13/11 02:42 PM
A great benefit for your military service is about to become even better! VA funding fee changes are taking effect 01 OCT 2011.
Change in funding fee at a glance:
 
The funding fee is 0.25% higher for Reservists and National Guard and higher for subsequent use. Doug Bullwinkel has provided an easy-to-understand blog, please review for more information!
If you are considering a home purchase around Fort Meade, MD or WRNMMC Bethesda/NSA Bethesda please call or e-mail me anytime. I'd be honored to assist you!
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va loans: PCS to Maryland: Where can you find answers to all your VA loan questions? - 08/11/11 02:09 AM
VA loans are, without doubt, one of the great benefits of military service. If you are PCS'ing to Maryland and are considering purchasing a home, a VA home loan should be on your list of possible loan options. In order to make an informed decision whether or not the VA is the way to go at this point in your life, you need to educate yourself before you jump into the process. By listing a few resources below, I’m hopeful I can save you some time and point you in the right direction early on.
 
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