How To Grab Your VA Refinance Before Rates Climb Again
These low rates: they’re a blessing and a curse.On the one hand, low rates help borrowers reduce a monthly mortgage payment, afford more “house”, and pay astoundingly less interest over the life of a...
View ArticleHow to Refinance a Conventional Mortgage into a VA Loan
One of the myriad benefits of VA loans is that qualified Veterans with non-VA home mortgages can refinance into a VA loan using a VA Cash-Out refinance. Conventional to VA Cash-OutThe Cash-Out...
View ArticleOccupancy Requirements for VA Refinance Loans
VA loans can do a lot of powerful things for Veterans and military families. But like all government-backed loans, they’re focused on helping consumers with financing primary residences rather than...
View ArticleVA Home Equity Loan, HELOC, and Cash-Out Refi Options
There are a number of reasons homeowners seek to liquidate some of their home's equity, from bankrolling home improvement projects to paying off higher-interest debt or even funding college tuition....
View ArticleHow to Refinance for Home Improvement
When people talk about refinancing for home improvement, they’re typically talking about using a cash-out refinance loan to fund home renovation projects. With a cash-out refinance, you borrow more...
View ArticleWhen a VA Refinance Makes Sense
While deciding to refinance isn’t quite the emotional decision that purchasing a home can be, it still takes some careful consideration. Refinancing your mortgage to a VA loan or your existing VA loan...
View ArticleShould You Refinance to a Shorter Term Mortgage?
Refinancing your mortgage to a shorter term might seem like an obvious choice for many homeowners. It's easy to think that paying off your home faster and saving on interest costs is a good idea. But...
View ArticleVA Loan Recast
A loan recast, also known as a loan reamortization, is a process that allows loan borrowers to adjust their monthly mortgage payments by making a substantial lump-sum payment toward their mortgage...
View ArticleHow Lenders Approach VA Refinance Appraisals
Refinancing your mortgage can be a smart way to lower your monthly payments, tap into your home's equity or secure a more favorable interest rate. However, the success of a mortgage refinance is often...
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