There are many benefits to refinancing your home: lower interest rates, pulling cash out, paying the loan off faster. But refinancing with a VA loan adds much to the equation. Even as interest rates continue to rise, it’s still a good time for veterans to buy or refinance a home. It’s important to note that the VA is not a direct lender, but instead guarantees loans from lenders like us. If you’re eligible for a VA loan (see requirements here) here are some of the most important things to … [Read more...]
How to qualify for a VA pension
When most people think of veteran benefits, healthcare, education and maybe even mortgage benefits come to mind. But many people don’t realize that VA benefits stretch far beyond those areas. In fact, one often overlooked veteran benefit is the VA pension. The VA pension is an income-based benefit that is offered to qualifying war-time veterans and their survivors. The pension provides supplementary income to veterans and their surviving spouse base on household income. And some out-of-pocket … [Read more...]
Website highlights discounts available to Veterans
Everyone loves a bargain. And now a veteran-run resource is making it easier for veterans and active-duty military to find out exactly what discounts are available to them at hundreds of thousands of business all across the United States. Many business offer discounts to veterans and active-duty military, but their policies are not always well known by either their customers or their employees. That was a problem Terrence Thomas, a veteran of the U.S Navy, experienced all too often. When he’d … [Read more...]
VetJobs helps Veterans find gainful employment
Hundreds of thousands of United States veterans are unemployed. Why is it so difficult for a vet to find stable work after leaving the military? While negative stereotypes play a role, some hiring experts say it’s a simple as failed skill translation. Reservists can have an especially difficult time finding employment due to the fact that they can be deployed at any given time. While many veterans have 5-plus years of experience in the field, a large percentage lacks college degrees. Many … [Read more...]
