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The Brutal Truth Behind VA Streamline Loans.

by themightyquin

The brutal truth about VA streamline loans.
In today’s market place many things have changed. With the downturn of America’s economy, banks have felt the need to tighten their belts and thus impose more strict guidelines on your VA streamline loan requirements.
Here is a brief look at the latest guidelines to date!
Verification of Employment –
I [...]

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VA County Loan Limits

by themightyquin

VA Loan Limits Nationwide

If your wondering what the VA loan limits are for your county we took the liberty of posting the complete list here.
P.S. Some conservative banks will not honor these posted VA loan limits.   They prefer to lend using their own guidelines which every bank is free to do.  Take these figures [...]

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Don’t buy a manufactured home until you read this!

by themightyquin

VA Loan Manufactured Home Financing
Are you thinking about purchasing a manufactured home using your VA loan benefits?  If so, read this entire article before you do ANYTHING!

Trust me when I tell you I understand the benefits of buying a new manufactured home.  In most cases they are made better, are more energy efficient, and [...]

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Loan Officer or Realtor: Who Do You Get First?

by Vikki P.

This sounds like a chicken or egg question but should you get a loan officer or a real estate agent first?  Let’s break it down to help you decide:
Realtor first! Believe it or not, real estate agents would want you to start with them.  A realtor would help you get to the right track and [...]

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Good Faith Estimate 101 for Veterans

by themightyquin

One of the most important things that every veteran should know is how to evaluate a Good Faith Estimate or GFE.  A good faith estimate is not just a verbal quote of how much you are going to pay but it is actually a document required by the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA).
If you [...]

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Your VA Loan – Getting Started

by themightyquin

Ever wondered about what it takes to be a VA Loan candidate?  Watch this video and wonder no more!

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CASH for Investors

by themightyquin

My office gets hundreds of calls per day. And, if you ever stop in for a visit, I probably sound like a broken record because I am constantly asking my colleagues about their daily conversations.
As your fearless leader, it’s critical I know what you people need and deliver the information while it’s piping hot. [...]

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10 Things You Must Do After Buying a New Home

by Vikki P.

You finally closed on your new home. Congratulations! The process of checking credit reports, getting a VA loan to finance your purchase, finding a realtor, looking for a house, and moving are over so whats next?

Update your address. Complete an official change of address form online or at a local post office to [...]

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Characteristics Of Predatory Lenders

by Toni

They say knowing is half the battle.
Here at www. valoanstore.com/blog, we want to keep our readers as well as fellow veterans informed.  We believe that veterans need to know what’s out there and how they can protect themselves from abusive lenders.  And because we don’t want anyone to become a victim of predatory lending, [...]

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Rate Shopping For A VA Loan? Read This First!

by themightyquin

I realize that humans are conditioned to shop. Without shopping, it would be impossible to find those golden nuggets in life called “good deals.”

Image by turtlemom4bacon via Flickr

Shopping is satisfying our gut instinct by removing suspicion and doubt that a better deal exists. Therefore, when we shop, we are essentially selling ourselves.
We become [...]

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