Peter Warden
Current VA Mortgage Rates | November 2024
Posted on: November 21, 2024
According to a weekly survey of 100+ lenders by Freddie Mac, the average mortgage interest rates increased week over week — 30-year fixed rates went up (6.78% to 6.84%) as […]
VA Streamline vs VA Cash-out Refinance
Posted on: January 8, 2024
In general, Veterans and active-duty servicemembers want to refinance for the following reasons: To get a lower monthly payment To get cash back The VA has two refinance options available, […]
VA Loan Limits 2024 | Loan Cap Eliminated
Posted on: January 2, 2024
Unlike FHA, USDA and conventional loans, VA mortgages have no loan limits. That’s because the Department of Veterans Affairs, back in 2020, stopped setting maximum loan sizes for the mortgages […]
Close Your Refinance Faster | Tips & VA Guidelines 2024
Posted on: January 2, 2024
How long does it take to refinance a VA loan? According to the ICE June 2021 Origination Report, the average VA refinance loan closed in 60 days. That’s an average, […]
What’s the difference between interest rate and APR?
Posted on: November 1, 2022
APR vs interest rate: What’s the difference? An interest rate tells you how much interest you’ll pay each year, while an APR captures the full cost of borrowing, including closing […]
Avoid PMI with a VA loan | Save thousands with this benefit
Posted on: November 1, 2022
Do VA loans have PMI? No, VA loans don’t have private mortgage insurance (PMI) and this benefit alone could reduce your mortgage costs by thousands of dollars. VA loans, which […]
How many times can you use a VA loan?
Posted on: November 1, 2022
How many times can you use your VA loan benefit? You can use your VA home loan benefit as many times as you want. But, with some rare exceptions, you […]
Buying a Home While on Active Duty
Posted on: November 1, 2022
You can certainly buy a home while on active duty. We’ll help you determine whether it’s the right move for you.
First Time Home Buyer Programs for Veterans
Posted on: November 1, 2022
Numerous programs exist to help veterans and service members who are first-time buyers with their closing costs and other expenses.