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Will rates go down in January 2025?

Posted on: January 16, 2025

According to a weekly survey of 100+ lenders by Freddie Mac, the average mortgage interest rates increased slightly week over week — 30-year fixed rates went up (6.93% to 7.04%) […]


Current VA Refinance Rates | January 2025

Current VA Refinance Rates | January 2025

Posted on: January 16, 2025

As reported from a weekly survey of 100+ lenders by Freddie Mac, the average mortgage interest rates increased for all three loan types week over week — 30-year fixed rates went up (5.55% to 5.66%) as did 15-year fixed rates (4.85% to 4.98%), and 5/1 ARM rates (4.36% 4.51%).


Current VA Mortgage Rates | January 2025

Current VA Mortgage Rates | January 2025

Posted on: January 16, 2025

According to a weekly survey of 100+ lenders by Freddie Mac, the average mortgage interest rates increased slightly week over week — 30-year fixed rates went up (6.93% to 7.04%) […]


VA Loan Occupancy Requirements: How Soon Can I Sell?

VA Loan Occupancy Requirements: How Soon Can I Sell?

Posted on: January 13, 2025

The VA loan and IRRRL refinance are among the best mortgage products on the market. However, there are certain eligibility requirements to get either VA product. One requirement of the […]


VA Construction Loan | Build a Home  2025

VA Construction Loan | Build a Home 2025

Posted on: January 13, 2025

A VA construction loan allows you to buy land and build a primary residence with all the benefits of a VA loan. Though they are a bit unusual — many […]


VA vs. FHA: Which Government Product Is Best?

VA vs. FHA: Which Government Product Is Best?

Posted on: January 13, 2025

There are plenty of different home loan products that home buyers can choose from, with popular products including FHA and VA loans. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and the Department […]


Qualifying for a Mortgage With Military Income | BAH, BAS, S&I

Qualifying for a Mortgage With Military Income | BAH, BAS, S&I

Posted on: January 13, 2025

Active-duty military personnel receive various types pay above their regular pay during their military career such as allowances and special and incentive (S&I) pay. Your extra pay depends on what […]


6 Biggest Benefits of a VA Loan

6 Biggest Benefits of a VA Loan

Posted on: November 6, 2024

Of all the mortgage programs available, it’s difficult to beat the VA loan program. This home loan program, available to millions of veterans, active-duty service member, and their families, this […]


Most Affordable Areas to Buy a Home | Updated for 2025

Most Affordable Areas to Buy a Home | Updated for 2025

Posted on: November 6, 2024

The current housing market may feel like a tough place for many aspiring homeowners, with rising home prices and relatively high mortgage rates creating added challenges. It’s no wonder that […]


VA Mobile Home Loans | Requirements 2025

VA Mobile Home Loans | Requirements 2025

Posted on: January 16, 2024

Financing manufactured homes is allowed under VA mortgage guidelines. These are known colloquially as mobile home loans.