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VA loan expert Chris Birk brings you the latest news and tips about your VA loan benefit
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What to Look For When Buying a Home: The Kitchen ChecklistThe kitchen can be either a deal-maker or deal-breaker for buyers. That goes for resale as well, so it’s an extremely important room to carefully evaluate.
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Get Answers to Your Credit Questions in our Live Chat!Join Chris Birk and Carla Blair for a live chat about credit, mortgages and homeownership.
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Consumer Advocates Warn Veterans of Mortgage Modification ScamsMilitary homeowners in search of a mortgage modification can be victims of loan scams that offer help in exchange for up-front fees.
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Should You Talk to a Lender First or a Real Estate Agent?It's a "chicken or egg" conundrum: Should you get a real estate agent first or a lender when preparing to purchase a home?
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Housing Market for VA Loans - This is a Record Housing MarketHousing prices are likely to dip more this year and low interest rates are still prevalent. See why it's a great time to enter the housing market. -
Prospective VA Borrowers May Need to Meet Local Property RequirementsYour dream home may need to meet local property requirements along with VA's Minimum Property Requirements. See what to check for and how you can prepare.
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5 Reasons to Buy a Home This SpringWhy should you buy a home soon? From nice moving weather to school schedules, we'll break down the major reasons you should buy a home this spring.
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HAP Program Helps Some Homeowners Hurt By Falling Home ValuesLearn about the HAP program, which provides assistance to eligible military homeowners who have taken losses on home sales because of falling values.
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How Lenders Can Approach Appraisals and VA Refinance LoansThe VA and lenders have different requirements and concerns when it comes to VA refinance loans. Some lenders can process Streamlines with no appraisal.
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Let’s Make a Deal: Seller Concessions on a VA LoanSellers can provide concessions worth up to 4 percent of the loan to VA homebuyers. Learn about seller concessions, a benefit of the guaranty program.
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No Down Payment, No Problem: VA Loans Still the Safest on the MarketVA loans continue to exhibit the lowest rate of foreclosure and delinquency of any lending option. VA borrowers play a role in that success.
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Small Business Income and VA LoansSmall business is the backbone of the American economy. There are more than 3 million veteran-owned small businesses nationwide.
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Housing Help Dries Up For Military MembersA program to help military members underwater on their mortgage is in jeopardy.VA homeowners may find relief through a VA Compromise Sale.
