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...]
5 Ways to Make Settling Into Your New Home Easier
Many people who have served in the military are all too familiar with moving around a lot. It is an opportunity for new adventures but can also mean uprooting yourself and your family. Fortunately, there are ways to make the process smoother. The following five tips from Mortgages for America should help. Plan Your Packing and Allot Plenty of Time Packing can be extremely stressful, especially if you are rushed or disorganized. Consider starting well ahead of the move by sorting through … [Read more...]
Low cost home loans for American Heroes
Buying or refinancing a home can be costly. The bulk of those costs are derived from closing costs, which can range anywhere from 2% to 4% of the loan amount. With our Homes for Heroes Program those fees are eliminated. But what if you didn’t have to pay some of those costs? Specifically, the fees associated with originating your loan. Mortgages for America has created our new Home for Heroes Program to provide low-to-no-cost home loans to Military Service members and Veterans, … [Read more...]
Mortgage Relief Available for Disaster Victims
From record-breaking wildfires and flooding to the strongest hurricanes ever recorded, 2017 has seen its fair share of disasters. So far to date, 2017 has seen 15 unconnected weather or climate disasters in the U.S. totally more than $1 billion in damages each, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. With the recent wildfires in Northern California expected to exceed $1 billion in damages, 2017 will break the record for the year costliest natural disasters, which was … [Read more...]
