Alex Lange
VA Loan Self Employed: Requirements and Documents
Posted on: November 5, 2026
Self-employed veterans use the same VA loan as any other borrower, with more income paperwork. See what lenders ask for, how they figure net income, and what happens with less than 2 years in business.
When Can You Refinance a VA Loan?
Posted on: November 5, 2026
An IRRRL or a cash-out refinance of a VA loan generally needs 210 days and six payments, while a non-VA loan has no VA waiting period. See the rate tests, a worked break-even example, and when waiting makes more sense.
VA Loan vs FHA Loan: Costs, Credit and Appraisals Compared
Posted on: November 5, 2026
A VA loan usually costs less for a borrower who qualifies, but it has a funding fee and a service requirement. Here is how the two loans compare on cost, credit, limits and appraisals.
VA Assumable Loan: Who Can Assume One and What It Costs
Posted on: November 5, 2026
A VA assumable loan lets a qualified buyer, veteran or not, take over a seller’s mortgage and its rate. See who qualifies, what it costs and how the steps work.