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How Much Do You REALLY Know About VA Loans?

How Much Do You REALLY Know About VA Loans?

By John Chiappetta / November 10, 2023
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Most veterans and military service members know VA loans are out there – and that they can help them buy a home more easily and, in most cases, more affordably.
But when it comes down to the nitty-gritty details of these mortgage options? Things get a little murkier.
In honor of Veterans Day this Saturday, we’re taking a closer look at VA loans – and what veterans should know about using them.

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First-time Homebuyer in the Military? Answers to Your Top 6 Mortgage Questions

First-time Homebuyer in the Military? Answers to Your Top 6 Mortgage Questions

By Aly Yale / August 13, 2021
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Veterans and military members are pretty lucky when it comes to buying a home. For one, they have a mortgage program designed just for them — one only homebuyers who are veterans or currently in the military can take advantage…

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What Is a VA IRRRL and How Does it Work?

What Is a VA IRRRL and How Does It Work?

By Aly Yale / March 26, 2021
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With mortgage rates so low, many homeowners have chosen to refinance in the last year. Doing so can reduce not only the long-term costs of your loan but also your monthly payment too. If you have a VA loan, your…

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What Are the Benefits of VA Loans?

By Aly Yale / July 22, 2020
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It doesn’t get better than a Veterans Administration (VA) mortgage — if you can qualify for one. Reserved for military members, veterans, and their spouses, these mortgages come with serious benefits. Are you or your spouse a military member or…

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The VA Loan Perk You’ve Probably Never Heard of

By Aly Yale / November 11, 2019
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If you’re a US military service member or veteran, then you’re likely aware of VA loans — as well as the perks they offer for qualified homebuyers. With no down payments and capped closing costs, they’re often the most affordable…

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Can a Surviving Spouse Get a VA Loan?

By Aly Yale / February 21, 2019
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VA loans — or loans backed by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs — are traditionally reserved for veterans or current active military members. But surviving spouses who have lost their military-employed husband or wife can also potentially qualify, too.…

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5 Reasons Why Veterans Make Amazing Real Estate Agents

By Aly Yale / November 8, 2018
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It can be hard to find a fitting civilian job once you leave military service. Maybe your skills and training don’t exactly translate to a traditional career path, or maybe you just can’t imagine being cooped up in a 9-to-5…

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What Is a VA Loan?

By Embrace Home Loans Staff / October 18, 2018
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The U.S. economy was booming as World War II was coming to an end. One of the longest periods of growth, one that would see the development of a vibrant middle-class, was just beginning. In an effort to both thank…

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Can You Get a VA Loan More Than Once?

By Embrace Home Loans Staff / August 20, 2018
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If you’re active in the U.S. military, a veteran, or the surviving spouse, you have the opportunity and added benefit of purchasing a home or refinancing an existing mortgage through the VA Home Loan Program. It’s not uncommon for elderly…

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Refinance Off Base Home

How to Refinance Your Off-Base Home

By Aly Yale / June 19, 2018
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If you’ve been in your off-base home for more than a few years, you may want to look into refinancing. In many cases, refinancing can lower your monthly payments, shorten your loan term, give you funds to use toward upgrading…

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