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How To Get A VA Loan With A 580 Credit Score

The VA home loan benefit makes owning a home possible for Veterans, active service members and surviving spouses. Unlike conventional loans, The Department of Veterans Affairs doesn’t require a specific credit score…

VA Home Loans For Disabled Veterans

For veterans, VA home loans are available to make home ownership possible. And extra VA loan benefits are available to veterans who have a military service-related disability. Whether you’re looking to buy a new home or refinance your…

Can A Surviving Spouse Get A VA Loan

We are often asked, can a surviving spouse get a VA loan. The answer is yes. This is because the department of veterans affairs allows the extension of the VA home loan benefit to surviving military spouses. The VA home loan…

4 Things VA Lenders Don’t Tell Veterans

4 Things VA Lenders Don’t Tell Veterans

The VA does not set a minimum credit score for VA loans. However, most lenders will require a minimum credit score of 640 or 620. Some lenders may require an even higher credit score, but these minimum score levels are not necessary.

Mistakes Veterans Make When Getting VA Loans

Mistakes Veterans Make When Getting VA Loans

Without a complete understanding of the VA loan process, veterans can sometimes make expensive mistakes. Misunderstanding the VA Funding Fee or failing to properly document income are just two mistakes that veterans may make.

Can You Buy a Horse Farm With A VA Loan?

Can You Buy a Horse Farm With A VA Loan?

Veterans can purchase a horse farm home that has many acres with a VA loan from HomePromise. The VA appraiser has to find homes nearby that have sold recently with similar acreage. There isn’t a limit on the number of acres but the larger…

What are the Rules on a VA Loan for Disabled Veterans?

What are the Rules on a VA Loan for Disabled Veterans?

Your VA disability rating does not hurt your ability to qualify for a VA home loan. Applying for a VA home loan as a disabled veteran means you will have access to additional money-saving benefits, even if you have a low credit score.

Why Now Is The Best Time For Veterans To Buy A Home

Why Now Is The Best Time For Veterans To Buy A Home

Buying a home is a big decision and can be stressful.  You need to consider price, location and near-by schools.  And how about getting a mortgage?  That can add to the pressure. Luckily, as a Veteran you may qualify for a VA-backed loan …

Refinancing VA Loans With HomePromise

Refinancing VA Loans With HomePromise

You may be able to decrease your monthly mortgage payments with HomePromise, get cash back on your home equity or lower your interest rate. Sometimes you may even get all three of these benefits in one loan! As a military homeowner…

Home Loans for Veterans With Bad Credit

Home Loans for Veterans With Bad Credit

Credit scoring is used by all lenders to help them decide whether to extend or deny your credit, but credit score minimums may be different for each VA lender. Even If your credit score is low, there may be hope at HomePromise!

Pay Off Debt With a VA Home Loan

Pay Off Debt With a VA Home Loan

Pay Off Debt With a VA Home Loan  Debt accumulation can happen to the best of us but luckily as a Veteran homeowner, you have an advantage. Your VA home loan program eligibility means you may qualify for an MDCL (Military Debt Consolidation Loan), also known as a VA...