Thinking about buying with a partner or friend? Joint VA loans offer unique advantages. Find out how eligibility, entitlements, and down payments work.
11
Mar
2026
Welcome to our VA mortgage resource page! Here you will find great articles on VA purchase and refinance loans and a ton of how to articles describing the lending process from start to finish. You will also find articles of commonly asked questions by people just like you. We try hard to answer questions about VA loans in our blog posts. We are here to help make the home buying and refinancing process as pain free as possible. If you can’t find what you are looking for here, please feel free to Contact Us with any questions. We are here to help!
For additional program information visit our VA mortgage or Jumbo VA mortgage page.
14
Aug
2025
Even after bankruptcy, you can still tap into a VA mortgage, sometimes in as little as two years, by focusing on credit rebuilding, meeting residual income requirements, and clearing outstanding obligations. These flexible VA guidelines recognize your service and renewed financial strength. Discover how to navigate the timeline and get one step closer to your new front door.
12
Feb
2025
Embark on your homeownership adventure with a VA loan, the superhero of mortgage options. From the no-down-payment wonderland to flexible appraisals and zero early repayment penalties, VA loans offer benefits that will make you want to salute.
08
Aug
2024
We take a look at FHA and VA loans, revealing the differences and why one mortgage loan might be a better choice for you than the other.
12
Oct
2023
If your situation doesn’t fit the standard expected by lenders, you could find it more difficult to qualify for the home loan you want. But there could be other options that will make financing your home purchase easier.
12
Jul
2023
Before you consider buying a condo, it is important to find out if the condo has been approved by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, if you are going to use a conventional loan. If you are using a government-insured loan from the FHA, VA, or USDA, the condo project has to be approved by their requirements.
25
Jan
2023
We look at FHA, VA, and USDA, which are the three main government-insured loan programs, to help you pick the right program for your situation.
10
Feb
2021
Nearly all of these VA guidelines and rules will apply to a VA mortgage whether it is a purchase transaction or a refinance loan.
11
Jul
2019
The VA mortgage has some wonderful benefits along with a few obstacles that borrowers need to understand. Learn the pros and cons of the VA loan and make a good, educated decision about your home purchase.
12
Mar
2019
When using a mortgage lender, the purchase of a home will always require an appraisal. However, the Veterans Administration goes an extra step with their loans by providing a home appraiser to determine if the property meets VA minimum property requirements.
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