VA Loan
When & How to Refinance a VA Loan to a Conventional
When & How to Refinance a VA Loan to a Conventional One highly advantageous financial benefit of being a veteran is the ability to take out a VA loan to purchase a home. However, there are times when a conventional loan may better serve a particular veteran’s needs. The solution is to refinance. When and […]
12 min readWhy You Should Be Using Your VA Loan for Investment Properties
Using Your VA Loan for Investment Properties Written by: Markian Sich Have you ever had one of those lightbulb moments that flips your perspective upside down? I had one of those exactly five years ago while training to be a copilot on the mighty CH-53E at MCAS New River, NC. I still remember […]
5 min read7 Requirements for a VA Loan
7 Requirements For A VA Loan When looking for a new home, you want to understand all the options out there for you. If you ever were a part of the military or were a military property owner member’s spouse, you should look into applying for a VA loan. VA loans are a great benefit […]
19 min readTop 22 VA Loan Questions Answered By A Loan Officer
We interviewed one of our in-house loan officers to get his rapid-fire responses on some commonly asked questions about the VA Loan. Here is the transcription: Q1: Why is the VA Loan so impactful to Vets and Active Duty? Response: “Foot in the door, on average homeowners have 44x more net worth than renters, it’s […]
11 min read7 Reasons Why Military Members Should Buy Homes
Written by: The ADPI Team While some may see it as just a job, being in the military requires tremendous dedication and commitment. The physical and mental toll is a lot to handle and is worsened by other concerns of living. Deciding whether or not to buy a house, for example, can be a headache […]
8 min readHow to Get a VA Loan for Mixed-Use Properties
Mixed-Use Properties: We all know that VA loans can offer tremendous benefits to servicemembers and veterans. The ability to purchase residential properties with no down payment has made homeownership possible for millions. With all of these benefits, it’s essential to get informed of how you can use a VA Loan. So, what about commercial properties? […]
4 min readHow to Get a VA Loan with Bad Credit
Sometimes life happens and can cause a huge drop in credit scores. Though the drop doesn’t take long, building credit scores back up can take what feels like—a lifetime. But, just because you hold a bad credit score, doesn’t mean you can’t use a VA loan for a home purchase. So, can you get a […]
5 min readHow to Refinance with a VA Loan
The VA Loan is full of awesome benefits for veterans and service members. Among others, the no-down payment option is a great opportunity to turn the dream of homeownership into a reality. In the current markets, it seems like interest rates can rise and fall like the tide –so what then? What if you need […]
3 min readThe Answer To: Can I Use a VA Loan After Short Sale?
Using a VA Loan After a Short Sale Having to execute a short sale on a VA-backed property can be extremely disappointing and heartbreaking. It may have you wondering if you’ve ruined your chances of purchases another home with a VA loan. That is not the case—there is hope! So, let’s break it down and […]
4 min readUnderstanding Your VA Non-Allowable Fees
VA Non-Allowable Fees: Using your VA Loan benefit may seem daunting at first, but it’s important to understand as many aspects of this benefit as possible. One of the great things about the VA Loan is that it minimizes closing costs for the veteran. Non-allowable fees are one of the ways that this is done. […]
3 min readWhere & How to Get a VA Loan
As a servicemember or veteran, it’s important to have a lender that is an expert in the VA Loan process. The VA Loan process is different than a conventional loan and has different requirements—which is why the VA requires certification of lenders for them to be able to offer VA Loan services. Lucky for you, […]
6 min readVA Loan Eligibility : Am I Eligible for a VA Loan?
VA Loan Eligibility If you’re considering using your VA Loan for a home purchase, you may be wondering if you are eligible. The Department of VA has specific eligibility rules for servicemembers and veterans to be able to use this awesome benefit. Before you start the VA Loan process, it’s important to know the eligibility […]
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