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.
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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.
Nearly all of these VA guidelines and rules will apply to a VA mortgage whether it is a purchase transaction or a refinance loan.
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.
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.
In the most basic of terms, VA Second-Tier Entitlement gives a qualified military person the ability to have two VA mortgages out simultaneously.
All properties designated as new, proposed, or under construction must have a valid builder identification number on file with the VA. If you are not yet approved, you will need to complete the following 3 documents to get a VA builder ID number.