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VA

Should You Refinance VA Loan From a 30 Year Mortgage to a 15 Year Mortgage?

I recently received a reader question from Jarhead, a Marine currently out of the country in support of the War on Terror. He sent me a little background on his mortgage situation and wanted to know if he should refinance his VA Loan from a 30 year mortgage to a 15 year mortgage. Should you [...]

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VA Streamline Refinance

For people who have a current VA mortgage loan and are looking at refinancing options on the balance of their loan, an Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing Loan (IRRRL) may be an option. IRRRL, or VA Streamline Refinance, is a rather easy process that results in the reduction of your interest rate, provided you are not [...]

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Benefit Financially through a VA Home Loan

VA loans can save veterans and their families significant dollars over the life of a mortgage. They also honor the sacrifice made by those who served our country. Created in 1944, the VA Loan Guaranty program provides guaranteed loans to qualified veterans, active-duty service members and some surviving spouses. These loans provide major financial benefits, [...]

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How to Get a VA Certificate of Eligibility

If you’ve been wondering how to get a VA Certificate of Eligibility in order to apply for a loan through the VA Home Loan Program, there’s no need to look any further. A VA Certificate of Eligibility, which shows lenders that you may qualify for a VA home loan, is fairly easy to request. It’s [...]

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How to Apply for a VA Loan

If you’re unsure of how to apply for a VA loan, you’re not alone. Many people are confused when it comes to applying for any type loan, especially when dealing with the Veteran’s Administration. Purchasing a home can be daunting task, but there are certain things, that every veteran can learn to help make their [...]

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What is Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance (VMLI)?

Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance (VMLI) is an insurance program that has been designed to provide mortgage life insurance to disabled veterans and service members who are severely disabled. VMLI is designed to assist the families of disabled veterans and service members in paying off a mortgage in the untimely event of their death. Unlike Veterans’ [...]

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How to Convert an SGLI Policy to VGLI

One of the most important things you need to consider when making the transition from military service to civilian life is how much life insurance you need and to make sure you are covered when you leave active duty service. Military members may need more life insurance than civilians, or it may be the opposite [...]

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