The first step a California Veteran will need to complete in securing a VA loan is to obtain your Certificate of Eligibility. The Certificate of Eligibility, also known as the the COE, is a document that the Veterans Adminstration issues, which verifies your eligibility for VA financing. On the COE there is a number listed […]
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Why California Veterans Should use the VA Loan Program to Buy a Home
Buying a home can be a difficult proposition for most non-Veteran Californian’s. The biggest hurdle to buying a home in California is the down payment. But this is where California Veterans have a big advantage over non-Veterans, because the VA loan program eliminates the need for a down payment. The VA mortgage is an […]
Getting a VA Loan in California After a Bankruptcy or Foreclosure
Buying a home using VA financing in California after a foreclosure or bankruptcy is possible sooner than many Veterans realize. But it does take some planning in order to make sure the VA loan is approved. Understanding the wait periods that VA requires after a bankruptcy or foreclosure […]
Which is better? VA Home Loan versus CalVet Home Loan
The CalVet home loan and the VA home loan programs are the primary home financing options for California Veterans. CalVet and VA both offer Zero Down Financing, but which program is the best for California Veterans? Well, it depends. There are several factors that play into which program is best for your situation. The type of property and […]
How Much VA Mortgage Can You Afford in California?
“How much VA Mortgage can I afford?” is one of the most commonly asked questions a California Veteran has during the process of buying a home, And whether it’s you asking that question of yourself, or a lender calculating it for you, at some point along the way, you’ll need an answer to this question, along […]
How Bonus Entitlement Helps Veterans Buy Homes in California
One of the most common misconceptions of VA lending guidelines is how a VA Loan can help to buy a home in an expensive state like California. Whether you’re looking to buy near a local ski resort, a beach-side community, or your own slice of heaven somewhere in the middle, the cost of homes is […]
Top 10 VA Loan Benefits for a CA Veterans
When it comes to financing a home in California, the options seem nearly endless. Even homeowners who’ve been through the process many times will tell you that it can be a challenging just trying to choose a lender. And each lender you speak with will have their own recommendations for what’s best for you. Because […]
Two Types of VA Refinancing in California
There is more than one type of VA refinance program available for California Veterans. While the most common type of VA refinance program is the VA Interest Rate Reduction Reduction Refinance, or VA IRRRL, the VA cashout refinance is also very a very popular VA refinance program. What is a VA IRRRL? A VA Interest […]
VA Cash Out Refinance for California Veterans
The VA cash out refinance is one of the most under utilized VA benefits available for California Veterans. The advantages of using the VA loan program for pulling equity out of your home include being able to borrower up to 100% of your home value, flexibility when it comes to credit and income qualifying compared […]
Why You Should Let a California VA Lender Retrieve Your Certificate of Eligibility
The Certificate of Eligibility (COE) is an important step in starting the VA loan process. This document declares your eligibility for the VA loan program. When looking to start the loan process, you can either get the COE yourself or have your California VA lender request it for you. The fastest and easiest way to […]