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Tips and advice to help Veterans and military families get the most from homebuying
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Fact: Veterans and Service Members Can Avoid Tight Credit RestrictionsWhat do recent rules and regulations mean for VA mortgages concerned about credit restrictions? Read more from Peter Miller in this column.
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5 Ways For VA Homeowners to Find Relief After a Natural DisasterFires, hurricanes and other natural disasters can ruin property, but can they hurt your credit if you're a VA borrower? Learn more in this informative post.
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How Disaster Strikes Twice For The Underinsured HomeownerThough it is a mistake far too costly to be so common, the percentage of underinsured homeowners is staggering. How can you prevent being underinsured?
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Keys to Closing: The GFE and HUD-1Some of the paperwork you fill out for your VA loan can be confusing, especially the GFE and HUD-1 forms. What do they mean? Here's more handy information.
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Bidding Wars: What Escalation Clauses Mean For VA BorrowersThose in the market to buy a home in today's market might run into issues when it comes to escalation clauses. What's a buyer to do?
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Behind the Curtain: Credit Score Factors RevealedAlthough credit scores have been used for decades, the creation and use of them continues to puzzle many Americans. Take a look at how it is calculated. -
Rising Home Prices: How They Can Help VA BorrowersLooking to use your VA benefits? Don't stress that house prices are rising! Research shows it can be a good thing for VA borrowers.
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Defying Logic: 0 Percent and Negative Mortgage RatesFor months VA mortgage rates have skirted historic lows, a reality which raises a question: Can interest levels dip below zero? We've got the answer.
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This Rule Change Lowers Barriers to Military HomeownershipSee how a new rule by the CFPB will allow some stay-at-home spouses to obtain a credit card. Having one can build up credit towards homeownership.
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Why are Fixed Rate Mortgages Beating ARMs?The general national rates spell out some pretty curious details about mortgages. What do these numbers mean for you? Learn more in this post.
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New VA Mortgage Settlement Raises Big Foreclosure QuestionsWrongful foreclosures against vets and military families sought to be remedied by $39 million settlement from the government. Will it help?
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How to Take a Home Inventory and Protect Your PossessionsHome inventory checks allow military families to expect the unexpected when damage strikes homes. Learn how to protect your possessions here.
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What You Need to Know About the Jumpstart GSE ActSee how the Jumpstart GSE Act will prohibit any future increases in the guarantee fee, unless revenue is used to improve mortgage system overall.
