You cannot use a VA loan to purchase a purely non-owner-occupied investment property. The Department of Veterans Affairs is explicit: VA-guaranteed loans are for primary residences, not investment speculation. Any veteran who misrepresents their occupancy intent to obtain a VA loan for a pure investment property commits federal mortgage fraud — a consequence that includes… Read More »
One of the most underutilized benefits in American mortgage lending is the VA home loan’s reusability. More than 11 million veterans and service members have used the VA home loan program since its creation in 1944 — yet a significant share still believe they can only use it once. That assumption costs veterans thousands of… Read More »
VA home loans are attractive and not out of reach if you meet the VA loan requirements and qualifications. Are you active or retired military? You may be able to qualify for a Veteran’s Administration financing, also known as the VA loan. Our team will educate you on the current VA home loan guidelines. These… Read More »
One of the most common questions veterans and active-duty service members ask mortgage lenders is whether they can use their VA loan benefit more than once. The answer is definitively yes—and understanding exactly how this lifetime benefit works can save you thousands of dollars across multiple home purchases throughout your military career and beyond. As… Read More »
VA loans provide service members, veterans, and eligible surviving spouses with a valuable opportunity to purchase a home with favorable terms. Understanding the qualifications for a VA loan can simplify the process and enhance your chances of securing financing. We published this article to outline the essential steps to qualify for a VA loan, including… Read More »
A VA home loan does not directly cover closing costs — the Department of Veterans Affairs neither eliminates nor reimburses them, but the program’s built-in rules can reduce a veteran’s out-of-pocket costs to near zero through three specific mechanisms: a 1% lender origination fee cap, seller concessions of up to 4% of the home’s value… Read More »
Becoming a homeowner is a monumental step in the US, but a low credit score can feel like a permanent roadblock, slamming the door on traditional home financing options. But for America’s military veterans, active-duty service members, and eligible surviving spouses, low credit VA home loans offer a lifeline—a program designed with flexibility at its… Read More »
If you are a current or retired military member, you may have a VA loan. The guaranteed VA mortgage loans are backed by the Veterans Administration and offer veterans lower rates down payments, among other benefits. If you’ve had a VA loan in recent years, you may have built up considerable equity in your home.… Read More »
The VA mortgage loans offers amazing benefits for military home buyers seeking to buy a home with affordable financing and no down-payment. If you’re a military veteran or active-duty military, and you want to buy a home, consider the VA mortgage program that requires no money down and no mortgage insurance. For many active military… Read More »
