Obtaining a home loan for the purchase of property can be stressful and a massive experiment in red tape. Military veterans can avoid much of this with VA loans.
Advantages of VA Loans over Conventional Loans
If you have not served in the military, getting a home loan can be maddening. The amount of documentation you have to supply can be shocking. After you submit the first pile of documents, the lender may ask for more. After a while, you start to wonder if you are applying for a home loan or seeking passage through the pearly gates. For veterans, getting a VA home loan is shockingly simple.
One of the major advantages of a VA loan is the application process. It is so simple, one tends to laugh when going through it. The first step is to contact the local VA office and apply for a Certificate of Eligibility. Upon approval, you will go house hunting and find the home you wish to purchase. You then contact a VA approved lender. The lender will order an appraisal, pull credit and ask for income statements. Basic closing tasks are undertaken such as title checks. If no issues arise, the lender issues the loan and you move in.
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