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VA Disability Pay Charts for 2024
Updated on
November
16,
2023
VA disability pay for 2024 increased by 3.2%. New VA disability compensation rates take effect December 1, 2023. Below are the 2024 rates and a VA disability payment calculator to quickly determine your disability compensation.
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VA Loan Credit Score Minimums and Lender Requirements for 2023
Updated on
October
31,
2023
The VA doesn't have a minimum credit score requirement. Most lenders do, but it’s often lower than their cutoff for conventional loans. A new survey shows many Veterans overestimate the kind of credit score they need for a VA loan.
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New Survey: Veterans Are More Optimistic About Homebuying & Finances Than Civilians
Updated on
October
23,
2023
Compared to civilians, Veterans feel more financially stable and more capable of securing a home loan, according to Veterans United Home Loans’ most recent Veteran Homebuyer Report, a quarterly national survey of Veterans, service members and civilians who intend to buy homes in the next three years.
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Using a VA Loan to Buy a Condo
Updated on
September
5,
2023
Buying a condominium with you VA home loan benefit is a great option. However, there are additional requirements that differ from purchasing a single-family residence or a multiunit complex.
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The Complete Guide to VA Loan Co-Borrowers, Co-Signers and Joint VA Loans
Updated on
August
24,
2023
VA loans allow Veterans to have a co-borrower or co-signer on the loan. Here we break down co-borrower requirements and provide common scenarios around co-borrowing and joint VA loans.
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How VA Loans Work: What Most Borrowers Don’t Know About VA Loans
Updated on
November
15,
2022
A VA loan is a mortgage option issued by private lenders and partially backed, or guaranteed, by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Here we look at how VA loans work and what most borrowers don’t know about the program.
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VA Loan Certificate of Eligibility (COE): Why It's Important and How to Get One
Updated on
October
26,
2022
Your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) verifies you meet the military service requirements for a VA loan. However, not everyone knows there are multiple ways to obtain your COE – some easier than others.
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5 Budgeting Tips for New Homeowners
Published on
November
29,
2023
Understand how creating healthy financial habits helps you prepare for and sustain long-term homeownership. Check out our five tips for new homeowners.
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How to Find the Best VA Mortgage Lender
Published on
November
28,
2023
Choosing a VA lender can be a difficult decision. Our guide help identify what to look for in a VA lender, questions to ask, and how to compare multiple lenders.
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