What You Should Know About The Veteran Home Loan

By Judy Sullivan


Finding affordable mortgage is not easy nowadays especially for the military veterans. However, things have been better for the servicemen since the introduction of the veteran home loan program. These are special loans given to those military personnel to help them buy homes.

Veteran loans are unique in terms of benefits and requirements. First, you need to have served for at least ninety uninterrupted days through the wartime in Vietnam, Gulf, Korea, during the 24-month rule or World War II. Otherwise, you must have been in the National Guard for not less than 6 years. If neither fits you then you only option is to have served for not less than 181 successive days when there was peace.

As far as the government is concerned, the conditions listed above are what you must meet to get the Certificate of Eligibility. The government demands aside, you also need to meet the lenders conditions. For example, you need to ensure that you have a stable income and that you have no unpaid debts

If you meet the stipulated conditions (i. E. By the bank and the government), you stand to benefit a lot form these loans compared to the conventional ones. First, the Federal government is your guarantor. Secondly, you do not have to worry about down payment as is the case when applying for other mortgage types. This makes it easier for the military personnel (who are always on the move) to own a home without necessarily having to save first.

The fact that you do not need mortgage insurance makes these loans even better for those on low budget. Unlike other traditional mortgages, you do not have to pay private monthly mortgage insurance. Additionally, the loans have the best interest rates (i. E. Up to 1% lower) in the market. Other benefits include the use of Basic Allowance for Housing to pay monthly mortgage costs and absence of pre-payment penalty. The latter means you can pay off your loan before it matures without the fear of penalties.

The loans are also flexible in terms of usage. For instance, you could use them to buy a new home (even a manufactured one). Alternatively, you could improve the installations at your place or build a new home using the same loan. Better still, servicemen can buy homes and refurbish with the money.

Additionally, the application process is never a demanding one. Indeed, it is simpler than the regular application. First, you identify an approved lender as well as the house you want to buy. The next process is to get your Certificate of Eligibility of course after signing the Purchase Agreement with a qualified real estate agent.

As soon as you have the certificate of Eligibility and a duly signed Purchase Agreement, you are cleared to take them to the lender for the application processing. The processing involves looking into your financial records to determine whether you qualify for the veteran home loan or not. The funds are then given provided you have no debts from other loans.




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