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Written By: Becky Gonzalez, Military Spouse June 27th is PTSD Awareness Day and it’s very important to educate and understand the significance of what PTSD is. It’s more common than…
I don’t think anyone really understands what it’s like to be an active Military service member or married to a Military service member until they are living it in real…
Hey there, Kaitlin Miller with Veteran’s Lending Group here, and today I wanted to share some helpful information that you may not know about VA home loans. Today I’m busting…
Brandi is a Military Spouse who is overseas in Europe with her family. Her husband is Active Duty in the Army and their family are currently living the Military Life…
Hi there, Kyle Johnson here with Veterans Lending Group. Today, we’re talking about the myth that the VA loan is more expensive than a conventional loan. The truth is, the…
Expenses like groceries, utilities, gas, and your taxes are not included. The next step is to take the total of monthly debt payments and divide it by your gross monthly…
Mark Villano Loan Officer at Veterans Lending Group goes into detail regarding the Second Tier Entitlement. This is a term that lenders use when describing the remaining balance in a…
Did you know you could Check Your Eligibility on our Website? Our Instructor Ron O'Ferrall gives some quick tips on Eligibility. We can assist you in navigating the many questions…
Hi, this is Mitch McElwain with Veterans Lending Group. I’m a former US Navy submariner, and I can tell you that I was not educated about the VA loan as…
Hey all, Tony Dayton here with Veterans Lending Group. Today we are going to be talking about the VA funding fee. The VA funding fee covers the cost of maintaining…
What Makes a VA Home Loan Specialist? Is it like seeing a family doctor or a dermatologist? What about call centers how do those play a part? On our first…
Hello everyone, I’m Chris Mejia with Veterans Lending Group and I wanted to talk to you today about the ease of getting a VA Home Loan. Applying for a VA…
In our Guns & Glitter Series Veterans tackle crafts with kids! The catch? The Veterans have no idea what they've signed up for...they only know that they're going to be…
Mike Villano, I’m with Veterans Lending Group and today I just want to take a moment to chat with you guys about some of the challenges you could have when…
This is Timora with Veterans Lending Group and I wanted to take a little bit of time to help you as a real estate professional better help your clients, and…
I’m Brooke Villano with Veterans Lending Group and today I'm going to talk about calculating your down payment and your entitlement for a VA Home Loan. One thing that we…
In our Guns & Glitter Series Veterans tackle crafts with kids! The catch? The Veterans have no idea what they've signed up for...they only know that they're going to be…
I’m Ron O’Ferrall with Veterans Lending Group and the VA Home Loan Bootcamp. I wanted to address a question we get asked pretty often from our active duty personnel. Which…
In our Guns & Glitter Series Veterans tackle crafts with kids! The catch? The Veterans have no idea what they've signed up for...they only know that they're going to be…
Hey there….did you know that the VA actually has no minimum required credit score? Most banks have what are called overlays on top of the VA guidelines. The majority of…
A pre-qualification does a very quick skim of your credit report, with a rough estimate of your income and your debts. What it doesn't do is factor in your ACTUAL…
First, everyone’s credit history is different, so make sure you have a VA Specialty Lender pull your credit and run a Credit Simulator to determine what your exact perfect plan…
Escrow and equity? LTV and DTI? Pre-qualification and pre-approval? What’s it all mean? Get the answers to your questions here with our mortgage terms glossary. 2/1 Buy Down Mortgage: The…
DOS & DON'TS OF THE LOAN PROCESS Whether buying a new home, or refinancing your existing home, the loan process is vitally important. Beyond all the paperwork, there are many…
STARTING THE LOAN PROCESS By now, you’ve obtained your lender, you’ve gotten pre-approved, and you’ve found your dream home. It is time to start the loan process! Your licensed loan…
WHAT IS A VA HOME LOAN? The VA home loan is a loan provided by a participating lender like Veterans Lending Group and is guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs…
SHOULD I BUY OR RENT? Deciding whether to buy or rent can be difficult. Your lifestyle, financial situation and long-term plans should all factor in to your decision. Oftentimes, the…
