The VA funding fee is a percentage of the loan amount that shifts with your down payment and whether you've used the benefit before. Here's the mechanism, who's exempt, and why it's worth...
The VA loan occupancy rule means you must intend to occupy within 60 days of closing. PCS orders before that window don't cancel the loan, but you need to document your intent.
A retired Navy officer explains the right order for the VA home loan process: COE first, then documents, then lender. Skip the do-over most buyers hit.
A va home loan specialist is a sales label, not a certification. Most buyers need a lender who closes VA loans often, not a niche title.
Prequalification and pre-approval are not the same. VA loan pre approval requires a lender to pull your credit and verify your income, and it's what makes your offer credible to sellers.
Before you leave the military, it pays to understand the GI Bill and VA disability benefits — and to set yourself up while you still can. This is based on my own experience and conversations with...