by VLC Staff | Jan 1, 2023 | Education, Financial, Military & Vets, The VA Home Loan, VA Loan
VA Loan Limits and VA Entitlement for 2023 If you’re considering purchasing a home using a VA loan this year, you are probably wondering what the VA loan limits for 2023 are. Here is what you need to know about VA loan limits in 2023 and how this will affect...
by VLC Staff | Oct 5, 2022 | Financial, Home Loan, Residual Income, The VA Home Loan
How Your Child Can Affect Your VA Loan Did you know your child can affect your VA loan? The VA loan has a few requirements specified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs regarding childcare, child support, and residual income that are unique to this type of...
by VLC Staff | May 5, 2022 | Education, Financial, First-Time Homebuyers, Home Buying, Home Loan, Housing Market, Mortgage, Mortgage Loan, VA Loan
How to Shop for Different Mortgage Lenders You have been planning and saving for this moment for months, maybe years. It’s time to start shopping different mortgage lenders and finally get pre-approved for a home loan. But wait. How do you actually shop different...
by VLC Staff | May 2, 2022 | Education, Financial, Home Buying, Home Equity Loan, Home Loan, Mortgage Loan
VA Loan Work History Requirements As you prepare to purchase a home and apply for a mortgage loan using your VA loan benefit, it’s important to understand how your employment status and employment history can affect your mortgage loan eligibility. In this article, we...
by VLC Staff | Apr 28, 2022 | DD214 Form, Education, Financial, Home Buying, Military & Vets, The VA Home Loan, VA Loan, VA Loan Benefit, VA Loan Requirements
DD Form 214 and Why You Need it For a VA Loan What is a DD214? The DD Form 214 or “DD 214” is a veteran’s Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. This document is issued by the United States Department of Defense and is distributed upon retirement,...
by VLC Staff | Apr 25, 2022 | Education, Financial, First-Time Homebuyers, Home Buying, Home Loan, Mortgage, Mortgage Loan, Mortgage Rate Lock, Mortgage Refinance
7 Common Questions About Mortgage Rate Locks What is a Mortgage Rate Lock? A mortgage rate lock prevents the interest rate on your home loan from increasing or decreasing within a specified timeframe before closing, typically 30-60 days or more depending on the terms...