What is the Process of Qualifying for a VA Home Loan

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 anita@cbssk.com

What is the Process of Qualifying for a VA Home Loan

Are you on active duty, honorably separated from the military, or perhaps retired after serving your country proudly? Whichever category you find yourself in, did you know that qualifying for a VA Home Loan is a pretty straight forward process that could end up saving you money both upfront and over the life of your loan?

If unsure whether you qualify, contact a local Realtor® or mortgage professional who are well versed in working with military members. They can help get you started down the path towards home ownership.

Happy house hunting and my sincere THANKS for serving in the military!

What is the Process of Qualifying for a VA Home Loan

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Comments (39)

Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Anita ....I just closed a listing of mine where the buyer went VA .....This is great info for those who qualify!

Thanks!

Jul 30, 2014 06:26 AM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Anita, Thanks for this post and I will save it to EverNote so I can refer to it as the info is easy to read and understand. 

Jul 30, 2014 08:05 AM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Hi Anita, hope many those who have VA loans available to them will see this post. I personally know several who never even used their VA loan because they didn't think they would qualify.

Jul 30, 2014 09:04 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216,www.JeremiahNewman.com - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Anita, Being in a Military Town, this is exactly the kind of information that needs to get out to all our military members, and their families.

Jul 30, 2014 09:11 AM
Kathy Streib
Room Service Home Staging - Delray Beach, FL
Home Stager - Palm Beach County,FL -561-914-6224

Anita- you are providing such valuable information especially in this easy to read infographic.   

Jul 30, 2014 09:55 AM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Congrats to both you and your buyer, Rob.

Thanks for stopping by, Bob.

Beth: Tis a shame that many do not at least check to see if they qualify before doing something else.

Jerry: I thought you might be able to use this...you have military everywhere in San Antonio.

Thank you Kathy. I am slowly getting caught back up so I can share some items that have been on the back burner.

Jul 30, 2014 11:21 AM
Liz and Bill Spear
RE/MAX Elite 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
RE/MAX Elite Warren County OH (Cincinnati/Dayton)

Anita, Great information for your local military active and past active members!  We used a VA loan to buy our first home back in 1992

Jul 30, 2014 12:38 PM
Katerina Gasset
Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Wellington, FL
Get It Done For Me Virtual Services

Anita Clark, many military members are not aware that they qualify or don't know how to apply for a VA loan. They might be surprised that it is easier for them to qualify for a VA loan than a conventional loan. It is a great thing that you have posted this to help our brothers and sisters in the service get their dream home.

Jul 30, 2014 04:44 PM
Ted Glover
Alderman Classic Realty, LLC - Moultrie, GA
ABR in Moultrie, Georgia 229-854-5422

Great information to pass on to veterans. As for being one myself I ask each potential buyer are they veterans. First to thank them for their service and to let them know there are many benefits out there for them who qualify. Thanks for sharing the VA loan process.

Jul 30, 2014 09:25 PM
Petra Norris
Lakeland Real Estate Group, Inc. - Lakeland, FL
Realtor, Lakeland FL Homes for Sale

Excellent information on how to apply for a VA loan. I love your infographic. It's very easy to read and understand. Thanks for sharing, Anita!

Jul 31, 2014 02:32 AM
Caroline Gerardo
Sun West Mortgage Corporation - Newport Beach, CA
C. G. Barbeau the Loan Lady nmls 324982

Great infographic!

Jul 31, 2014 08:04 AM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

BLiz: We did the same in 1990...that seems like a lifetime ago. HA.

Katerina: As a military spouse (retired) I will always have a soft spot for our men and women in uniform.

That is a wonderful habit to form, Ted. Thanks for your service to our country!

My pleasure...thanks a bunch, Petra.

So happy you like it Caroline. Thanks.

Jul 31, 2014 08:59 AM
Kathy Streib
Room Service Home Staging - Delray Beach, FL
Home Stager - Palm Beach County,FL -561-914-6224

Aug 02, 2014 10:56 AM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Thanks Kathy. I look forward to it tomorrow.

Aug 02, 2014 11:26 AM
Amanda Christiansen
Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN
Christiansen Group Realty

Good stuff Anita!  Thanks for sharing this valuable information with those wondering about a VA loan.  

Aug 02, 2014 10:08 PM
Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

Excellent info and I especially like your infographic. 

Aug 02, 2014 10:46 PM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Jared: I do hope those living in military communities (or near a concentration of vets) finds it useful.

Much appreciated, Susan. ;-)

Aug 02, 2014 10:47 PM
Cindy Edwards
RE/MAX Checkmate - Johnson City, TN
CRS, GRI, PMN - Northeast Tennessee - 423-677-6677

I love this and will share on my Facebook.  Thank you.

Aug 02, 2014 11:22 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

You always provide good information for home buyers and sellers.

Aug 03, 2014 09:04 PM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Thank you Cindy. Share away. ;-)

Much appreciated Gita.

Aug 03, 2014 09:40 PM

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