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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.
VA Loan benefits include a 100% no money down loan for the purchase of a home. There are several ways to decide if you can use those VA Loan benefits to purchase your next home. There's a formula …
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Did you know that you could avoid paying Jumbo mortgage rates, and have a fixed rate options with a VA Home Loan Over $453,100? It’s true! With recent changes, it might make sense for a Veteran to …
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We get tons of questions from First Time Home Buyers on this site, and I do my very best to answer ever single one... but sometimes, I need to just pull the question out and answer it as a …
Veterans who have eligibility for a VA Home Loan need to understand the "essence" of the credit requirements set out by the Veteran's Department. The VA Doesn't make these loans, they simply …
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We don't often have situations, frankly, where Veterans have credit problems - but it does happen. Collections, especially those from hospitals, or Apartment Rental Agencies, can be especially …
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If you are interested in purchasing a Condominium in NC, and use a VA loan to buy it - you will need to a list of VA Condo Approvals in North Carolina. The North Carolina VA Loan Approved …
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Stephen Thorne
Mortgage Loan Officer
NMLS 60596
Eleanor Thorne Mortgage
Loan Officer
NMLS 67179
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