Don’t Fall for These Reverse Mortgage Pitfalls Posted on January 3, 2019 by JMCHood The reverse mortgage sounds like a dream come true. You can tap into your home’s equity and not have to make payments in your lifetime. The… Read More
Who Can be a Co-Borrower on a VA Loan? Posted on December 21, 2018 by JMCHood Most mortgage loans allow you to have anyone that qualifies as a co-borrower. Typically, a co-borrower can help the situation. In the case of the VA… Read More
What are the Current VA Loan Limits for High-Cost Counties? Posted on December 20, 2018 by JMCHood The VA doesn’t have a maximum loan amount veterans can borrow on a VA loan. What they do have is a maximum amount they will guarantee… Read More
Top Tips for Getting the Best VA Mortgage Rates Posted on December 18, 2018 by JMCHood Veterans of the military, National Guard, or Reserves have the benefit of the VA loan. This loan offers 100% financing and flexible underwriting requirements. But just… Read More
Paying for Renovations vs. Buying a New Home: How to Decide Posted on December 14, 2018 by JMCHood Your home needs a lot of work. You know it’s going to cost a lot of money. The thought crosses your mind to just pick up… Read More
Is there a VA Home Improvement Loan? Posted on December 13, 2018 by JMCHood If a home doesn’t pass the VA appraisal, many veterans think they can’t buy the home they wanted. With the VA home improvement loan, though, it’s… Read More
How Many Years do you Have to Serve to be a Veteran? Posted on December 11, 2018 by JMCHood Contrary to popular belief, not every person that serves in the military is eligible for VA loan benefits. You have to serve a specific amount of… Read More
Down Payment Requirements for VA Home Loans Posted on December 7, 2018 by JMCHood The VA home loan offers veterans many benefits including 100% financing. This means that you don’t need a down payment. There isn’t a certain credit score… Read More
Can You Remove Late Payments From Your Credit Report? Posted on December 6, 2018 by JMCHood If you make a payment late, it gets marked on your credit report. But will it stay there forever? What if the late payment was a… Read More
Can You Build a Home With a VA Loan? Posted on December 4, 2018 by JMCHood If you are a veteran that is eligible for VA financing, you may wonder if you can build a home with this financing. Technically, the answer… Read More