Since 1944, the VA Home Loan program has enabled over 20 million Veterans to achieve their goals of homeownership. Buying a home with a VA loan is a straightforward process that more and more Veterans take on each year. Here are the six steps to VA home loan success: Step 1: Find a Qualified Lender Only lenders approved by the VA can originate VA home loans Though many larger institutions… Read More
3 Ways to Obtain Your VA Certificate of Eligibility
The VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) is one of the most critical documents in the VA home loan process. This certificate serves as proof of a Veteran’s military service and provides important information to the lender. If you want to get your hands on your COE but don’t know where to start, we’re going to take a look at three ways you can obtain your VA Certificate of Eligibility. #1:… Read More
How is VA Loan Entitlement Calculated?
As a Veteran, you’ll hear the phrase “VA loan entitlement” used often when you start exploring your military benefits. A simple way to define entitlement is the maximum amount of guarantee that the VA will provide to a lender on a Veteran’s behalf. A common misconception is that entitlement is the maximum loan amount you can get. Not true! Your entitlement amount is just a fraction of your zero-down buying… Read More
Can You Use Your GI Bill to Qualify for a VA Home Loan?
What is the GI Bill? Whether you’re looking to pursue a new career path or just pick up a new skill, the GI Bill is an invaluable tool for Veterans of all backgrounds. Since 1944, the GI Bill has helped millions of Veterans pursue trade school and higher education while fueling American economic prosperity for the long term. The updated Post 9/11 GI Bill, rolled out in 2009, expanded the… Read More
