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Veterans all over the country have questions too. Here are the most recent.

What is a VA Loan?

A VA Loan is a mortgage loan program established by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to help veterans, active-duty service members, and certain members of the National Guard and Reserves secure home financing. This program is designed to provide favorable terms to those who have served our country and generally offers several advantages, including: 1. **No Down Payment**: Eligible borrowers can purchase a home without having to make a down payment, which can significantly reduce the upfront costs of buying a home. 2. **No Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)**: Unlike conventional loans, VA loans do not require private mortgage insurance, which can lead to significant savings over the life of the loan. 3. **Competitive Interest Rates**: VA loans typically offer lower interest rates compared to conventional loans, making them a cost-effective option for veterans and service members. 4. **Flexible Credit Requirements**: The VA loan program often has more lenient credit requirements, making it easier for those with less-than-perfect credit to qualify. 5. **Limited Closing Costs**: The VA regulates the amount of closing costs veterans can be charged and allows sellers to pay some of the fees, further reducing the cost of purchasing a home. 6. **Lifetime Benefit**: Eligible veterans can use their VA loan benefit multiple times throughout their life, as long as they pay off the loan each time. If you are interested in exploring a VA Loan further or determining your eligibility, it is highly recommended to speak with a qualified loan officer. You can reach Patton Gade at 623-866-3974 or via email at pgade@umortgage.com for personalized assistance.

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Anonymous Veteran

2 days ago

How much do you have to put toward closing costs on a VA loan?

VA loans are designed to minimize out-of-pocket expenses for eligible veterans, active-duty service members, and certain members of the National Guard and Reserves. While VA loans typically don't require a down payment or private mortgage insurance (PMI), there are still closing costs involved. The amount you might need to cover for closing costs can vary based on several factors, such as the lender, the location of the property, and the specifics of your loan. Closing costs generally range from 2% to 5% of the loan amount. However, the VA limits the types of fees veterans can be charged and allows sellers to cover some or all of the closing costs through what are known as "seller concessions." Additionally, lenders can offer a "no out-of-pocket closing costs" loan, where the closing costs are rolled into the total loan amount or offset by a slightly higher interest rate. For an accurate estimate tailored to your specific situation, it's advisable to speak with a loan officer like Patton Gade, who can provide personalized guidance. You can reach him at 623-866-3974 or via email at pgade@umortgage.com.

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Anonymous Veteran

a month ago

Can I buy a vacation home with a VA Loan?

VA Loans are specifically designed for purchasing primary residences, meaning the home you intend to live in full-time. They are not intended for purchasing vacation homes or investment properties. The main focus of VA Loans is to help veterans, active duty service members, and eligible survivors secure affordable housing. If you're interested in exploring other options for purchasing a vacation home, you might want to look into conventional loans or discuss your situation with a loan officer. For more personalized advice, I recommend contacting Patton Gade at 623-866-3974 or emailing pgade@umortgage.com. He can provide guidance based on your specific needs and circumstances.

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Anonymous Veteran

a month ago

VA Loan Stats

Number of veterans

17,431,290

Number of VA Loans

4,357,823

Veteran VA Loan %

25%

% Who were asked if they served

40%

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What exactly is a VA Loan?

Just to jump right in, a VA Loan is a 25% guarantee to the lender. Essentially all a VA Loan is, is an insurance policy. This is why it has favorable terms and no down payment requirement.

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Who can use the VA Loan?

If you served in the military for the right amount of time, which is usually 2 years or 90 days deployed, you are eligible for a VA Loan. However, you will have to click the link below to get the full story because there is a lot to unpack on this topic.

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How much can you borrow?

As much as you can financially qualify for is the simple answer. However, there is a lot more to this topic as well, so click the link below and we can go into detail on this topic.

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