Marvin Strombo, a U.S. Marine veteran who served during World War II, has traveled half way around the world to return a flag he took from the body of a fallen enemy soldier 73 years ago. Strombo, who served in the Pacific during the war, traveled to a remote Japanese village to return the calligraphy-covered flag to the soldier’s family. Before that moment, Sadao Yasue’s family had never recovered any of his possessions, including his body. Yasue’s sister, 93-year-old Sayoko Furata, wept … [Read more...]
Are there title restrictions on VA home loan?
Like with any home loan, there are some title restrictions associated with VA home loans. For instance, the VA will not guarantee home loans on any property in which the borrower’s ability to sell is restricted. What does this mean? First, we need to define title restriction. What is a title restriction? When you buy a home, it’s not just the sticks and stones the house it built with that you’re buying. In most cases, you’re also buying the land the home sits on. A title is a legal document … [Read more...]
Veteran-owned Sword & Plough is all about peace
Sisters Emily and Betsy Nunez were raised in a military family. So, when they were bit by the entrepreneurial bug in 2012, they knew they wanted to give back. And they are doing just that with their successful accessory and jewelry company, Sword & Plough. The siblings lived most of their lives at West Point and spent their Thanksgivings and other major holidays with hundreds of soldiers in mess halls. As a student at Middlebury College, Emily joined the ROTC. During her sophomore year, … [Read more...]
What to look for in a VA lender
The benefits of a VA home loan are plentiful. From competitive interest rates and no or low down payment requirements to flexible terms and low fees, the decision to use a VA loan to buy or refinance a home is an easy one. What’s a little more difficult is choosing the right lender. A few questions you’ll want to consider: Is your lender VA approved? Does your lender offer the right loan program for you? What different add-ons does the lender have? Once you know you qualify for … [Read more...]
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