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The Benefits of Using a Veterans (VA) Loan To Purchase Your Home

November 11, 2022 by Robby Oakes

U.S. military veterans have opportunities to enjoy some richly-deserved benefits in other aspects of their lives, including some special options for financing their homes. VA loans may give active military personnel, retired veterans, and sometimes surviving family members of veterans the ability to purchase homes that might not prove available to them through more conventional mortgage loans.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Home Loan, VA, Veterans

Simple Tips To Pay Off A Home Mortgage Loan Faster

June 26, 2019 by Robby Oakes

It is a major life decision to buy a home and yet many do not consider how much they will pay on the interest over the life of the loan. All they usually think about is if they can afford to pay the monthly mortgage payments.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Home Loan, Interest, Mortgage

4 Ways To Get Your Home Loan Closed Faster

March 21, 2019 by Robby Oakes

You’ve finally found the perfect home for your family. Now the only thing standing between you and domestic bliss is the loan process. Use these techniques to shorten the amount of time between placing your bid and getting the final approval on your new home mortgage.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Financing, Home Loan, Mortgage

4 Things You Should Know About Conventional Mortgage Rates

September 6, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Securing the best conventional mortgage rate possible can pose a challenge for even veteran property buyers.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Financing, Home Loan, Mortgage

Seller-Paid Closing Costs In A Seller’s Market? Yes, It’s Still Possible

July 3, 2018 by Robby Oakes

For first-time home buyers, closing costs are a major hurdle for home ownership. Coming up with a down payment and several thousand dollars for closing costs can be hard without home equity to tap.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Closing Costs, Home Loan, Mortgage

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