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VA Home loans are one of the best benefits available to those who have served our country—and we’re proud to help North Carolina Veterans make the most of this opportunity. On this page, you’ll find helpful blog posts, updated guidelines, and insider tips from mortgage experts who specialize in VA home loans. We break down everything from debt-to-income ratio requirements to how the VA funding fee works. Need to buy a home with no money down? Wondering if your credit score qualifies? Looking for homes near Fort Liberty, Camp Lejeune, or Seymour Johnson AFB? You’ll find answers here about VA Home loans. Plus, we share real-life scenarios and advice tailored for military families who may face frequent relocations, and are using VA Home loans. We know PCS orders don’t come with much notice, so we focus on speed, service, and keeping your stress low. Whether you're buying your first home or your forever home, let us help you use your VA Home loans benefit with confidence.
If you are Veteran who is RECEIVING Child Support there are some important points to consider when applying for a mortgage loan. A VA Loan requires that income used to qualify you for a home in NC …
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Many of the Veteran's we speak with are glad to be getting out of the Service, and they are most interested in living in a more "rural" setting... After serving and living in tight quarters, we …
The VA Loan Process is a little different than other loan programs. One major reason is that the VA still requires a lender to use a Veteran Association approved Appraiser. The Appraisers are …
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North Carolina Veterans may be eligible to purchase a new home with no down payment (using their VA loan eligibility) and not even realize it! We try to ALWAYS ask a potential borrower if they are …
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Can you refinance if you owe more than your house is worth? Depends on what kind of mortgage you CURRENTLY have. In NC our housing values are going up - so, in many cases people are "closer" than …
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Although they have not been as available (thankfully) this year as in years past - there are still some really good deals available on homes where the Owner is underwater. You CAN use your VA Loan …
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Stephen Thorne
Mortgage Loan Officer
NMLS 60596
Eleanor Thorne Mortgage
Loan Officer
NMLS 67179
Advantage Lending is an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS NMLS #5687 (NMLS Consumer Access), NC License L-161797 Certain limitations apply, call for details. Corporate Office 7521-101 Mourning Dove Road
Raleigh, NC 27615. Phone Number (919) 532-7300
