VA Loans and Private Mortgage Insurance
Conventional home loans often require borrowers to pay for private mortgage insurance in cases where the borrower makes a down payment of less than 20% of the cost of the home. VA borrowers don't have...
View ArticleVA Loan Funding Fees After November 18, 2011
Recently we reported a VA update to the VA loan funding fee changes scheduled to take effect on November 18, 2011. According to VA Circular 26-11-17, “…absent Congressional action, funding fees for...
View ArticleVA Appraisal Rules: What’s The Deadline For a VA Appraisal?
We get many reader comments about VA home loans and are always happy to answer questions about the process. One common question involves the length of time it takes to get a VA appraisal done. Some...
View ArticleVA Changes Credit Report Fees Policy
The Department of Veterans Affairs has modified its policies for credit report fees and Automated Underwriting System (AUS) fees. VA Circular 26-14-36, dated November 18, 2014, announces changes...
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