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Who Offers VA Construction Loans
VA-approved lenders offer construction loans, providing financing for the construction process and will be helpful when looking for VA approved builders. VA Construction Loans are available to eligible veterans and active-duty military members looking to build a new home. If you’re a veteran or a military member interested in building a new home, it’s essential […]
10 min readVA Construction Loan Limits
VA Construction Loan Limits are an amazing tool to consider for anyone who is planning to build their dream home using a VA loan. This type of loan allows eligible veterans to build a home with little to no down payment, but there are limits that must be understood. Lenders have limits and requirements when […]
24 min readVA Construction Loan Requirements – Build a Home with VA Loan
VA construction loan requirements should be known prior construction. This is an easy short term loan allowing veterans to purchase and build custom homes. A VA construction loan is an excellent option for veterans and their families who want to build their dream home. With this type of loan, borrowers can take advantage of typically […]
15 min readHard Money Loans – Hard Money Loan Private Financing
Hard money loans can be a great option for real estate investors looking to get into the real estate game and use other’s money to do it! When investing in one or many properties as a borrower, hard money is an option that many will consider trying to get their hands on. With private money […]
15 min readVA Announces New Funding Fee Savings
New money saving news from the Veterans Administration Loan Program about 2023 Funding Fees. This is for all VA home loans closing on or after April 7, 2023! The VA funding fee for regular military members and reserve members is the same (verify eligibility with your loan officer). The VA Funding Fee is based on […]
3 min readHow to find Seller Financing Deals
Find seller financing deals quickly. Investing in real estate can be a big leap for some with low cash on hand, but seller financing can save you money. Ultimately, you want your money to work for you. A motivated home seller will consider this type of creative financing terms for the sale of their home […]
10 min readVA Home Loans for Disabled Veterans – Housing options for Veterans with Disabilities
For disabled veterans, purchasing a home with a VA loan can be a great way to access the benefits of homeownership without having to worry about financing. With the VA’s disability rating system, veterans are able to take advantage of special loan terms and conditions that can make it easier for them to own their […]
13 min readReal estate cash flow – What is it and how to maximize property cash flows?
Using real estate to maximize cash flow is a calculated, well thought out process that can be made easy by following evaluation steps! Rental properties can generate both positive and negative cash flow depending on a variety of factors. To calculate the cash flow from a rental property, you must first understand your expenses, income, […]
16 min readSecond Tier Entitlement VA Loan – VA Loan Entitlement for second home loan
A tier two VA loan is having two VA loans at one time. It is important to understand that the VA loan allows veterans to have more than one loan at a time. When an entitled recipient of the VA Loan benefits has defaulted or already has an existing VA loan they are in many […]
14 min readVA Loan For Rental Property – VA Loans used when renting a home out
The VA loan is a great way to acquire a rental property but a qualified buyer must abide by VA requirements to make this happen. This includes physically moving into the property in a reasonable amount of time. So you need or want to turn your VA loan purchased home into a rental property because […]
11 min readCan you purchase a fixer-upper with a VA loan?
Yes, you can purchase a fixer-upper with a VA loan. There are Veterans Affairs rules on structural and cosmetic repairs. Budgeting and time are essential to consider. When buying a home that has needed repairs and you want to use your VA loan benefits, remember it will be a process. First, you will need to […]
12 min readVA Loan Eligibility Letter – VA Home Loan Certificate of Eligibility
VA loan Certificate of Eligibility can be obtained by the military member. There are several ways to obtain a COE; you can do it yourself or with a lender. When applying for a VA loan Certificate of Eligibility (COE), it is wise to understand that the Department of Veterans Affairs is not funding the new […]
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