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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 Home Loans are one of the best mortgage loan programs available. For Veterans who are buying a home in NC valued at less than $417,000 there's no down payment required, and the Seller or Builder …
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A Veteran is usually better off using their VA Home Loan Benefit in NC, as opposed to taking tons of cash, and going with a Conventional mortgage loan. Many Veterans don't realize that even if you've …
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Have you seen the Remax Commercial that says "when he gets home... we're going to buy a new home!" And then it pans to the guy overseas, and he's looking for homes on the Internet! We LOVE that …
We are talking to many people these days about buying a new home in North Carolina. It's surprising to us that when we ask the question, "Did either one of you serve in the Military?" We get an answer …
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North Carolina is known for a couple of things - we have many homes that have termite problems.. and we have plenty of homes that have a moisture problem. Sometimes you can tell that there’s been a …
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There are almost 1700 soldiers and their families that will be relocating to Fort Bragg (Fayetteville) North Carolina in the next several months. As they are relocating and looking for homes - I …
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
