by VLC Staff | Apr 18, 2022 | Education, Financial, First-Time Homebuyers, Home Buying, Home Loan, Housing Market
5 Ways to Use Your Tax Return to Buy a Home As tax season comes to a close and you anticipate receiving your tax return, you might already be making plans for how you want to use that extra cash! It’s no surprise that the end of tax season typically kicks off the...
by VLC Staff | Apr 7, 2022 | HELOC, Home Equity, Home Equity Loan, Home Loan, Mortgage Loan
How to Build Equity in Your Home What is Home Equity? Home equity is the portion of your home that you own. It is the principal value of your home that has been paid off. When you purchase a home and secure a mortgage, there are several ways you can establish and...
by VLC Staff | Mar 21, 2022 | Education, Home Buying, Home Loan, Military & Vets, The VA Home Loan, VA Funding Fee, VA Loan, VA Loan Requirements
How Much is the VA Loan Funding Fee? What is the VA Funding Fee? The VA funding fee is a one-time payment that can be paid upfront by the borrower upon purchasing their home with a VA-backed loan. This fee can also be rolled into the mortgage. This funding fee applies...
by VLC Staff | Mar 10, 2022 | Financial, Home Buying, Home Loan, The VA Home Loan, VA Loan
VA Loan Requirements for 2022 Are you considering purchasing a home in 2022? Wondering if you qualify for a VA home loan? Here are the latest VA loan guidelines, how to qualify for a VA loan, and an overview of all other VA loan requirements for 2022. Who Qualifies...
by VLC Staff | Mar 3, 2022 | Education, Financial, Home Buying, Home Loan, Military & Vets, Mortgage Loan, The VA Home Loan
What is a VA Loan? A VA loan is a mortgage issued by private lenders and guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This type of loan has no down payment requirement, competitively low-interest rates, limited closing costs, and no need for Private Mortgage...
by VLC Staff | Feb 17, 2022 | Financial, First-Time Homebuyers, Home Buying, Home Loan, The VA Home Loan, VA Loan
Can I Buy a Home With No Down Payment? The greatest barrier to purchasing a home for first-time homebuyers is the down payment. Many prospective first-time homebuyers qualify for a home loan but do not have the funds to set aside for a down payment. With inflation...
