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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 found this post, you have a very specific question, and the very SHORT answer, is PROBABLY. Exactly what type of mortgage you get, is a slightly more detailed answer! VA LOANS: VA says …
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Under normal circumstances, mortgage lenders can not work with folks who are in Consumer Debt Counseling. Times being what they are, however, Veterans are able to turn to some of these services, and …
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According to the Mortgage Banker's Association in Washington, DC, the applications for "Government" backed loans is MUCH higher than for any other segmant in the market. Traditionally, if you were …
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If you are a First Time Home Buyer, the government recently initiated a program that could help you! First Time Home Buyers have many loan program options. If you, or your spouse, are a Veteran …
And in the blink of an eye - while I was checking my Blackberry - there it was. More guideline changes! Holy Cow Batman! Many of that Nation's Banks changed guidelines to show that FHA, VA and …
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A major bank announced last week that they are going to begin charging a higher fee to folks seeking Government Financing (the most popular loans right now) that have credit scores less than …
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