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 send an appraiser to evaluate your home and establish a “fair market value” for the property. Keep in mind this is not as thorough as …
The VA does have a form of home requirements, known as the Minimum Property Requirements, to ensure the property is a safe and sound investment for the homebuyer. A common question we receive is, “Do VA loans have home requirements?” The Department of Veterans Affairs utilizes a series of Minimum Property Requirements, or MPRs, that …
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Being a first-time homebuyer can be an overwhelming experience, with brand-new concepts to learn and life-changing decisions to make. There are also plenty of fine details that are easy to overlook but can end up causing you problems if you don’t address them correctly with your independent mortgage broker and real estate agent. Here are …
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When you apply for a mortgage, lenders will generally request all three of your credit reports (one from each credit bureau) and a FICO® Score☉ based on each report. However, the type of FICO® Scores they request are often older versions, due to guidelines set by government-backed mortgage companies Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. It can be important …
