va loans: Veteran Misconceptions about VA home loans
- 02/02/14 11:11 PM
Veteran Misconceptions about VA home loans - For millions of Veterans the VA loan has made a difference in their lives. It allows eligible Veterans and active-duty service members with lower incomes and less than perfect credit to become responsible homeowners.
However, many veterans share that little information is provided to them about the VA Home Loan Guarantee during their active duty career. This may partially explain why only 10% of Veterans are currently using their eligibility. A combination of the following two factors may offer the other reasons why so few Veterans are taking advantage of their home loan (0 comments)
va loans: Not so fast Navy Federal Credit Union!
- 10/03/12 05:04 AM
Not so fast Navy Federal Credit Union - Future military home owners looking to get a VA loan should read this article in its entirety before making a decision on a lender. If you've already purchased your home perhaps you can relate to what I am about to say. I was "ordered" if you will, to write this blog from a service member who felt it was important to share his story. He shall remain anonymous for obvious reasons. When a Naval officer got the exciting news that he was transferring to San Diego on PCS orders from the east coast, (0 comments)
va loans: Pushing For Change - To Improve the VA loan process
- 05/15/12 04:24 AM
Pushing For Change - To improve the VA loan process -The San Diego housing market is now at an all time high when it comes to affordability. This is great news especially for first time homebuyers. Low sales price and historically low interest rates have created this perfect storm for buyers. As an agent that represents many VA homebuyers, I'm seeing certain issues that can affect appraisals and in some cases, kill a deal.
I knew I had to do something, when another escrow involving a VA buyer fell apart due to a low appraisal back in December 2011 that (0 comments)