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How VA Loan Interest Rates Work from Veterans United Home Loans
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Interest rates reflect the cost of borrowing money and directly affect your monthly payment. One of the most well-known benefits of the VA loan program is that they typically feature lower average interest rates than other loans. In this video Samantha Reeves, Veterans United's Real Estate Expert, explains VA interest rates in an example using a 30 year fixed-rate loan at $300,000. Knowing how interest rates affect your...
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VA Loan Basics: An Introduction from Veterans United Home Loans
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The VA Loan program has helped millions of service members, veterans and military families secure home financing since its creation in 1944. The government-backed mortgage option provides multiple advantages over other loan options, such as no down payment, no PMI, lower credit benchmarks and interest rates, and more. In this video Veterans United's Director of Education Chris Birk introduces the VA Loan program and its...
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Credit Score Requirements and Benchmarks for VA Loans
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Credit score requirements are a fact of life in the mortgage industry. Fortunately for veterans and eligible VA Loan prospective homebuyers, VA loans feature more flexible credit guidelines than other loan types. Most private lenders set a 620 FICO score benchmark for VA Loans. In this video Tim Alvis of Veterans United Home Loans breaks down what a 620 score looks like. "
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Fixed Rate vs. ARMs: Interest Rate Options from Veterans United Home Loans
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Homebuyers can elect to have a fixed interest rate for the life of their loans or opt for an adjustable rate mortgage, or ARM. In this video Chris Birk, Veterans United's Director of Education, introduces you to both of these interest rate options for home loans. Choosing between a fixed rate or adjustable rate mortgage can be difficult based on your loan situation, learn which option is best for you.
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VA Loan Refinance Options from Veterans United Home Loans
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The VA loan program offers two refinance options for qualified borrowers: the VA Streamline Refinance (or Interest Rate Reduction Refinance) and the Cash-Out Refinance. Both options have unique requirements and qualifications that offer different benefits that borrowers should consider. In this video Chris Birk, Veterans United's Director of Education, introduces both refinance options and explains each option's benefits...
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Steps to VA Loan Prequalification from Veterans United Home Loans
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The prequalification process is your time to identify any potential financing or VA elgibility roadblocks. This step is typically just a 10 minute conversation that helps lenders assess a borrower's credit eligibility and helps borrowers compare rates between lenders. In this video Barby Wulff, Veterans United Home Loans' Mortgage Expert, outlines what you should expect during the prequalification phone call."
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Improve Your Credit Score with These Six Tips - Veterans United Home Loans
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Your credit score will have a major impact on your ability to get a home loan. Higher scores will grant you better ineterst rates and loan terms, both of which will save you money in the long run. In this Homefront Academy video, Tim Alvis outlines some key tips to boost your credit score."
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FHA Loan Basics: An Introduction from Veterans United Home Loans
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The FHA Loan program is the most common type of government-backed loan that typically offers some cost-savings benefits when compared to conventional loan types. FHA loans tend to have more lenient credit and underwriting requirements. In this video Veterans United's Director of Education Chris Birk breaks down the basics of the FHA Loan."
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Leverage The Power of the VA Home Loan Program
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Here’s a look at the guests from our conversation about VA loans and military homeownership:
Mike Frueh: National Director of the VA Home Loan Program
John Bell: Assistant Director of the VA Home Loan Program
Jeff Nelson: Business Development Manager for Homes.com
Alia J. Khan, real estate agent with Real Living at Home
Frederick “Jim” Finch: 13th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
Chris Birk: Director of VA Loan Education for...
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Are You Required to Get A Home Inspection?
For more information on VA loan home inspections visit: http://www.veteransunited.com/valoans/purchase-peace-of-mind-with-a-home-inspection/
Prospective VA homebuyers need to understand that an appraisal, even one that digs a bit into property conditions, is not the same thing as a home inspection.
It's an incredibly important distinction, and it comes with one key takeaway: Get a home inspection.
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