Tim Lucas
VA Appraisal Checklist & Guidelines 2021
Posted on: July 21, 2021
Whether you’re looking to buy a home with a VA loan or refinance through the VA, you’re going to have to use a VA appraisal. An appraisal is when lenders […]
VA Home Loan Credit Score | Requirements 2021
Posted on: July 21, 2021
In addition to providing your current financial information and checking your VA eligibility, you’ll need to prove that you have a decent enough credit score to qualify for a VA […]
VA Construction Loan | Requirements & Process 2021
Posted on: July 21, 2021
You may have heard VA construction loans are rare, and it’s true these loans aren’t common. But, VA construction loans do exist and qualified borrowers can apply their VA entitlement […]
How To Find Out If Your Condo Is VA Approved | 2021
Posted on: July 21, 2021
For any veteran of the Armed Forces, National Guard, or the Reserves granted a VA homeowner’s loan, a common question can arise: “Can I use the loan to purchase a […]
Guide To Prepping For A PCS
Posted on: July 12, 2021
So, you got Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders. You’re not alone. Nearly 700,000 service members get transferred to new assignments each and every year. The name may seem ironic. […]
Military Home Loans for Service Members & Veterans | 2021
Posted on: July 9, 2021
You’ve served your country, and as a token of appreciation, there is a home loan for active-duty service members and Veterans. Military home loans are also known as VA home loans, […]
VA Loan Myths
Posted on: July 8, 2021
Because of their complexity relative to other loan programs, VA loans are the subject of plenty of misconceptions. If you were to take these myths at face value without doing […]
VA Mobile Home Loans: Can I Buy a Manufactured Home with a VA Loan?
Posted on: July 7, 2021
The short answer is yes. Financing manufactured or modular homes (a.k.a. mobile homes; we’ll use the terms interchangeably) is in fact allowed under VA mortgage guidelines – these are known […]
How To Calculate VA Residual Income | 2021 Charts
Posted on: June 18, 2021
If you plan to buy a home with a VA home loan, you’ll want to know about VA residual income and how this calculation can help you. Click Here To Skip To […]
Buying a Foreclosure With a VA Home Loan
Posted on: May 18, 2021
According to recent statistics, the average discount nationwide on a foreclosed home is 32.6%*. That means someone buying a foreclosure can potentially pay only 67.4% of the open market price […]