Tips on Federal VA Loans


here are more Veterans than ever who are eligible for Federal VA financing ! Each day it seems I have an opportunity to work with Veterans who are finishing active duty or are making the transition to civilian life.

Veterans may return to the position they left when called to active duty, or may be hired by a new employer who sees the quality of employee they can have. Qualifying to buy and finance a home is reviewed individually based upon all employment history.

Here are some helpful tips to save money :

If receiving disability income from VA, a Veteran is exempt from the VA Funding Fee. The Funding Fee is financed and over the term of the loan it saves thousands !

Under regular Military, this fee can be 2.15% or on second use 3.3% Those in the reserves have a higher premium.

If you are not eligible to waive the VA Funding Fee– you can save on how much is paid by considering a down payment!

The VA Loan is available for up to 100% of the sales price however, if you consider putting 5% down and fall under regular military it drops from 2.15% to 1.5%. Reservists experience a similar savings! Here is an example:

On a Sales Price of $180,000.00 for a regular military Veteran, the cost of the Funding Fee is $ 3,870.00. At 5% down payment the VA Funding Fee is reduced to $2,700.00.

Have the seller payoff some of the Veterans debts!

Many individuals are not aware that VA Allows a seller to pay off debts . The total amount of contribution to veterans costs and debt cannot the limitation of 4% .

It is essential to work closely with the Real Estate professional on directing the wording in the earnest money agreement to request the amount necessary contribution necessary for the Veteran to close the loan.

Call me for any questions, knowing the flexibility of the Federal VA Program over the years, has enabled me to assist the Veteran in achieving the goal of home ownership!

Kerry Vasquez's avatarKerry Vasquez on Oregon Home Loans

There  are more Veterans than ever who are eligible for Federal VA financing !  Each day it seems I have an opportunity to work with Veterans who are finishing active duty or are making the transition to civilian life.

Veterans may return to the position they left when called to active duty, or may be hired by a new employer who sees the quality of employee they can have.  Qualifying to buy and finance a home is reviewed individually based upon all employment history.

Here are some helpful tips to save money :

If receiving disability income from VA, a Veteran is exempt from the VA Funding Fee.  The Funding Fee is financed and over the term of the loan it saves thousands !

Under regular Military, this fee can be 2.15% or on second use 3.3%   Those in the reserves have a higher premium.

If you are not eligible…

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Veterans Loans


Kerry Vasquez's avatarKerry Vasquez on Oregon Home Loans

Financing Options for Veterans:

There are terrific options are available to our qualified veterans serving in “Active duty” or the Reserves.

Federal VA

The Federal VA loan program offers up to 100% financing for a home purchase for Eligible Veterans with the available entitlement. Eligibility established based upon time in military service and type of military separation.

Qualifying periods can be determined in reviewing the DD214 and to see if requirements have been met. Current qualifying periods from 8-2-90 to current date is 90 days active duty.

Reservists called to active duty may be eligible for loan guarantee benefits provided they served at least 90 days of active service and received honorable discharge/separation.
Eligibility is easy to determine. I specialize in working with Veterans in determining their best financing option. A copy of the DD214 and our completion of a VA form will allow us to see if this loan…

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Myths with Credit Bureaus


Kerry Vasquez's avatarKerry Vasquez on Oregon Home Loans

Credit being  such a vital part of our daily lives, it is important that we as informed as possible on this subject. Here are some thoughts on that all important subjectcredit.

Myth No. 1 It is easy to dispute a credit report. Consumer’s can resolve their own issues.

To be honest, it IS simple to challenge a credit report. However, as an everyday person, it is amazingly difficult and frustrating to get results from the credit bureaus. Here’s why…

Here is a little known fact. More complaints to the FTC involve credit bureaus than any other type of company.                                         The 3 bureaus have paid fines of over 2.5 million over the years due to failure to respond properly to charges.

It would seem, the main objective of the credit bureaus is to protect their…

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