How Credit Scores Impact VA Loans

Credit scores and VA loan eligibility

How Credit Scores Impact VA Loans

Posted on: November 1, 2022

When applying for a mortgage, one of the first pieces of information your lender is going to ask for is your credit score. Credit scores can be tricky. They can […]


6 steps to fixing your credit before using the VA home loan program

6 Steps to Restore Your Credit | VA Loan Requirements

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The VA home loan program offers one of the most seamless mortgage application processes available. For qualified military and veteran applicants, the income requirements are flexible and you can become […]


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VA Home Loan Credit Score | Requirements 2024

Posted on: June 8, 2022

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 […]


Credit Repair Self Help Tactics After Common Mistakes in the Military

Credit Repair DIY Tips for Military Veterans

Posted on: July 13, 2016

As a mortgage loan officer, I sometimes work with “credit challenged” customers – people with no credit history, a damaged credit history or too much debt relative to their incomes. […]


“Fico 9” Could Raise Your Credit Score by 25+ Points. But Will Lenders Adopt It?

Posted on: November 14, 2014

FICO, the company that developed the widely used credit scoring model is making a few waves. Waves that should help consumers who have certain issues in their credit history. When […]


How the Fair Credit Reporting Act Helps You

Posted on: August 2, 2013

by Ron Bennett, 35-year Army veteran and VA Loan Officer I am honored to be a guest on a local radio show twice a month. On a recent show, I decided […]