VA home loans are one of the most powerful wealth building tools available today. Mostly because these government-secured mortgages allow veterans and active duty service members to buy home with little or no money down. These loans even offer greater flexibility into the credit history of the borrower than, say, a conventional home loan backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. However, in order the address the question at hand, we must first define “bad credit.” For VA home loans, borrowers … [Read more...]
Hurricane resources for Veterans
With several powerful hurricanes and tropical storms threatening the Atlantic seaboard, we thought it would be good to compile as many resources for veterans we could. If you’re on the East Coast and need assistance from the Department of Veterans Affairs, this information could help. We recommend printing this blog post in the event you lose internet service or power. Key contacts Veteran Disaster Hotline Number: 1-800-507-4571 Employee Disaster Hotline Number: 1-866-233-0152 VBA … [Read more...]
Lending rule changes apply to VA streamline loans
New lending rules passed by Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump in May could impact homeowners looking to refinance their VA home loan. Known as the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, the law changes the legal code, which has a direct impact on how mortgages are processed and approved. So, what exactly does this mean for eligible active-duty service members, veterans and surviving spouses? Let’s take a look at some of the changes: The … [Read more...]
Going Back to School VITAL for Vets
Going back to school can be a daunting task at any age. But veterans face especially unique challenges when pursuing a higher education. That’s where VITAL (Veterans Integration to Academic Leadership) comes in. VITAL is an official government program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), design to help vets achieve success in school. VITAL exists to serve all student Veterans. That could be student Veterans headed back to school on the GI Bill, or those using vocational … [Read more...]
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