Many homebuyers have a less-than-ideal picture of what the home buying and mortgage approval processes look like. There are many misconceptions when it comes to buying a home, such as the home loan myths that you need 20 percent down or people with poor credit don’t qualify. When it comes to VA loans, the two biggest myths right now seem to be that the VA loan benefits expire and the process takes longer due to government bureaucracy. Both of these are untrue. Let’s take a look: Myth #1: VA … [Read more...]
Rates are dropping: What does that mean for you?
There’s been lots of talk about mortgage rates increasing. Since last summer, we’ve been in what’s known as a “rising-rate environment.” But over the last several weeks, something changed. Rates have been falling and are now lower than they were when the rising rate environment was first declared. In fact, last week, mortgage rates fell at their fastest rate since 2009 following a meeting of the Federal Reserve Board. So what does this mean for borrowers, especially veteran borrowers? The … [Read more...]
Honor Women Veterans Today and Every Day
March is Women’s History Month, in which we pay tribute to the important role women played in the history of the United States. For generations, women have been an integral part of the U.S. armed forces, breaking down barriers and changing our society for the better. While this month is intended to celebrate all women, we thought it would a great time to honor women veterans, specifically, for their past, present and future service to this country. While studies show that most people think … [Read more...]
Tax Benefits for Veterans
April 15th is only a few weeks away and that means it’s time to talk about taxes. As a veteran, there are several tax benefits of which you can take advantage. When filing your annual tax return, it’s important to understand what tax deductions you qualify for. Here are a few tax benefits for veterans that you should explore. First, you need to determine whether or not you’re eligible for tax benefits for veterans. To qualify, you must have served at least 24 consecutive months in the armed … [Read more...]
Are you maximizing all the tax benefits available to you as a homeowner?
Staying up-to-date on the latest tax rules is a smart move if you're interested in keeping more money in your pocket, but with the recent changes from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, you might be a little fuzzy on exactly which credits and deductions you can take advantage of. Whether you're a long-time homeowner or just bought your very first home, it helps to have a refresher. Let's brush up on some of the key tax perks of home ownership, so you can make the most of your benefits this tax … [Read more...]
Pets for Vets makes ‘lifetime match’ for Veterans
There’s no better relationship than the one between man and dog and one veteran nonprofit understands that better than most. Pets for Vets, a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit, pairs rescue dogs with veterans in search of a service dog or companion. Founded by animal trainer Clarissa Black in 2009, Pets for Vets aims to improve the lives of both dogs and veterans by creating a “lifetime match.” “Our goal is to give back to the brave servicemen and women who have given everything to our country, … [Read more...]
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