Peter Warden
Current VA Mortgage Rates | January 2023
Posted on: January 26, 2023
According to a weekly survey of 100+ lenders by Freddie Mac, the average mortgage interest rates decreased slightly week over week — 30-year fixed rates went down (6.15% to 6.13%) […]
Close Your Refinance Faster | Tips & VA Guidelines 2023
Posted on: November 11, 2022
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.
VA Streamline vs VA Cash-out Refinance
Posted on: July 26, 2022
There has never been a better time to refinance your VA loan — especially when current mortgage interest rates are at multi-year lows. And, they’re not too far off the […]
VA Loan Limits 2022 | Loan Cap Eliminated
Posted on: April 19, 2022
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 […]