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VA Cashout Refinance – Use It For Debt Consolidation or More

by Justin McHood VA loans

Refinancing in 2010 is tough in many parts of the country. Why? It is tough because of the severe “correction” we have had in home values over the past few years. Home values have come down which is causing problems for many folks who want to refinance but cannot meet program guidelines centered around your [...]

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The VA Mortgage Refinance Not To Be Confused With The VA Streamline Refinance

by Justin McHood VA loans

Learn the differences between the VA Mortgage Refinance and the VA Streamline Refinance. Both let you refinance your VA mortgage, but the VA Streamline is more restrictive in what it will allow you to do.

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VA Loans Can’t Move the Market But They Can Help A Vet Move

by Justin McHood VA loans

Vets who qualify for a VA Loan program have a home buying trump card that those who do not have access to this mortgage program when it comes to buying a home and being a first time home buyer. According to a recent survey conducted by BBVA Compass, first time home buyers who have purchased [...]

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Top 10 Ways To Speed Up The VA Loan Approval Process

by Ted Canto VA loans

Ten ways to speed up the VA loan approval process.

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VA Streamline: Appraisal May Now Be Needed

by Justin McHood VA loans

VA Streamline Refinance: An appraisal may now be required depending on what lender you use. FHA/VA doesn’t require it, but some lenders are now requiring it.

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Arizona VA Loans: Minimum Credit Score Now 620 With Most Lenders

by Justin McHood Arizona Home Financing Options

To qualify for an Arizona VA loan, most lenders are now requiring a minimum mid credit score of 620 or higher.

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VA Streamline Refinance Program: AKA The VA IRRRL Program

by Justin McHood Arizona Home Financing Options

VA Streamline Refinance Program (aka The VA IRRRL Program) The VA Streamline Refinance is designed to help veterans secure the lowest fixed interest rate available and is also known as the VA Interest Rate Reduction Loan program (IRRRL). This loan option is a way for current VA homeowners to lower their interest rate with very [...]

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The VA IRRL Streamline Refinance Program: No Appraisal Required

by Justin McHood VA loans

When interest rates dip, refinancing activity goes up — and recently we have had a few calls from Veterans who are currently in a VA loan asking about their refinancing options. If you are currently in a VA loan and you are interested in just lowering your monthly payment, the VA IRRL streamline makes it [...]

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