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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.
With home values in NC increasing so much right now, many folks who purchased a home 5 years ago, have equity in that property. With a VA Home Loan, you don't have to make a down payment - so many …
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There's the WHITE HOUSE, and then there's that white house, with the picket fence and the dog out back, and a couple of shade trees where you can string up a hammock. If you've been in the Armed …
Equity Resources, Inc. is offering Veterans and Active Military a FREE APPRAISAL on a home purchase or refinance for the month of November 2017! The Free Appraisal is valid for Veterans or active …
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NC has been pretty dry in the Raleigh area this fall, but other parts of our state, like the Winston Salem, Triad, have seen many rainy days. That rain, on an older home, can cause moisture problems …
Many of the Veteran's buying a house in North Carolina want to use their VA Home Loan benefits to buy a house that's a little further out, has some land and in some cases is "older." The VA does not …
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We had some questions recently about what is covered on the VA Appraisal, specifically, the VA Notice of Value or NOV. The NOV is a very important piece of the appraisal process. It establishes the …
Stephen Thorne
Mortgage Loan Officer
NMLS 60596
Eleanor Thorne Mortgage
Loan Officer
NMLS 67179
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