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Busting VA mortgage loan myths

Housing Wire

Unfortunately, too many misconceptions persist among real estate and even mortgage industry professionals about the VA home loan, and those misconceptions have big (and negative) impacts. Earlier in my life, I was directed away from using a VA loan when I purchased my first home. Who is eligible?

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An agent’s crash course to VA loans

Real Trends

Chris Griffith is the CEO of Vetted VA, a training company and trusted source for VA home loan information. For many homebuyers and housing industry professionals, there are lots of myths and misunderstandings about the VA loan and lending process. Vetted VA seeks to change that narrative. said Griffith.

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VA makes major change to America’s most underutilized mortgage program

Housing Wire

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced on Wednesday that it will lower the VA Native American Direct Loan (NADL) program interest rate from 6% to 2.5% in an effort to make housing loans more affordable for Native American military veterans. interest rate for the life of the loan. from 2012 to 2021.

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Here’s how wholesale lenders and brokers are navigating near-8% mortgage rates

Housing Wire

Mortgage lenders are betting on down-payment assistance programs, buy-down options and renovation products to provide brokers opportunities to win in a market with mortgage rates nearing 8%, a lack of inventory and high home prices. The lender, based in South Dakota, offers conventional, FHA and VA loan products, as well as bridge loans.

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First-Time Homebuyer Loans & Programs

Point2Homes

Below, we’ll review first-time homebuyer loans and programs that will give you a better deal when you purchase a house. For example, affording a large down payment is a challenge for many first-time buyers, but FHA loans allow you to initiate a mortgage with only 3.5% USDA Loans. USDA Loans. Renovation Loan Programs.

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Real Estate Loans: Types, Features, and Benefits

Norada Real Estate

Real estate loans are a crucial part of the real estate industry, providing investors with the necessary funds to purchase, renovate, or refinance properties. From conventional loans to government-backed FHA and VA loans, there are various types of real estate loans available in the market.

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What is a VA renovation loan? And where can I get one?

The Mortgage Report

A VA renovation loan lets you buy a fixer-upper with an ultra low interest rate. But these loans are hard to find. Should you look for an alternative?