Thomas Short

Thomas Short is a personal finance writer based in Seattle. His work has appeared in Entrepreneur, Huffington Post, The Mortgage Reports, and more.


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Can You Buy A Boat With A VA Loan?

Can You Buy A Boat With A VA Loan?

Posted on: July 26, 2022

One dream a lot of people share is to someday own a boat. Boats can be used for both living and recreation, and plenty of boat owners are happy with […]


Can You Borrow More Than The Value Of Your Home?

Can You Borrow More Than The Value Of Your Home?

Posted on: July 26, 2022

When most people buy homes, they have to use financing — or a mortgage — to afford it. Traditionally, a 20 percent downpayment has been required in able to qualify […]


How Long Does A VA Loan Take To Close?

How Long Does A VA Loan Take To Close?

Posted on: July 26, 2022

There are plenty of myths associated with VA loans, many of which are completely untrue and unfounded. One of these myths is that VA loans can take forever to close. […]


7 Questions To Ask When Choosing A VA Mortgage Lender

7 Questions To Ask When Choosing A VA Mortgage Lender

Posted on: July 26, 2022

There are tons of lenders to pick from, from small, local banks to large companies that conduct the majority of mortgages. All of them have their pros and cons. Whichever […]


Should You Refinance Your Mortgage To Pay Off Credit Cards?

Should You Refinance Your Mortgage To Pay Off Credit Cards?

Posted on: July 26, 2022

Maybe you’ve heard about paying off credit card debt with a VA cash-out refinance, or maybe you know someone who has done it before. Maybe you never even knew that […]


VA Loan Occupancy Requirements: How Soon Can I Sell?

VA Loan Occupancy Requirements: How Soon Can I Sell?

Posted on: July 26, 2022

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 […]


Purchase a Pool With a VA Loan | Requirements 2024

Purchase a Pool With a VA Loan | Requirements 2024

Posted on: June 8, 2022

The warm summer weather can make homeowners’ imaginations run wild. Who wouldn’t want to step outside to relax by the pool or fire pit, enjoying their new patio or outdoor […]


Should You Use A Real Estate Agent On A VA Loan?

Should You Use A Real Estate Agent On A VA Loan?

Posted on: June 8, 2022

Real estate agents, also called buyer’s agents when buying a home, are professionals who bring plenty to the table. But many home buyers opt to forego using a buyer’s agent, […]


Best Ways to Increase the Value of your Home

Best Ways to Increase the Value of your Home

Posted on: May 19, 2020

Any homeowner wants to increase the value of their home, especially if they are planning on selling at some point in the coming years. While many homeowners in the past […]


How Large Are VA Loan Closing Costs?

How Large Are VA Loan Closing Costs?

Posted on: January 30, 2019

Many VA home buyers already know that the largest part of closing costs — the downpayment — isn’t required with VA loans. Although, the average VA home buyer does choose […]