Heading back to civilian life after time in the military can be daunting. While many veterans go straight into paid jobs, some vets are looking to further their education. The Postsecondary National Policy Institute states that in 2018, over 650,000 veterans used military benefits to pursue higher education. Attending college as a veteran comes with some unique challenges but it can be very beneficial. The idea of returning to education after time in the military can be intimidating, but the … [Read more...]
Coronavirus and VA loans: Everything you need to know
One thing’s for certain, we’re in uncharted waters. COVID-19 (Coronavirus) continues to disrupt our daily lives, and the mortgage industry is no different. For starters, the VA continues to back home loans during the outbreak and is working hard to maintain a “business-as-usual” relationship with lenders for both purchases and refinances. That said, thousands of companies are encouraging (if not requiring) employees to work from home, or worse yet, being forced to layoff staff, to stop … [Read more...]
