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VA Loan Tip #20 for Veterans
Improving Credit to Enhance VA Loan Eligibility
Because your VA loan eligibility depends on your debt ratio, it's a good idea to start thinking about fixing your credit long before actually filling out loan paperwork. The best way to help yourself out is to follow the advice of a credit counselor, but you can also take steps on your own to increase your eligibility for a VA home loan. Eliminate as much credit card debt as possible. If you can get yourself down to a single card and stay that way for six months, you will be well on your way to improving your debt ratio and your credit rating. Remember that the maximum debt ratio allowed for approval is 41%, and that your credit rating is also a factor. If you are within a few months of paying off a major debt such as an automobile loan, do so as quickly as possible. You'll most likely need to allow for credit reporting agencies to "catch up" with your newly paid off cards and loans.
VA Loan Tips for Veterans
- Entitlement to a VA Home Loan
- Advantages to the VA Guaranteed Loan
- About VA Loans with Adjustable Rates
- Getting Pre-approved for your VA Loan
- Eligibility for a VA Home Loan Guaranty
- Your Discharge May Affect Your Chances
- I Lost My DD214
- For Those Who Already Have a VA Loan
- A One Time Deal
- VA Loan Partial Eligibility
- VA Loans and Rental Properties
- VA Loans and Your Debt Ratio
- Uses for Your VA Loan
- About the VA Funding Fee
- Co-signers on VA Loans
- The Veterans Benefits Act of 2004
- VA Home Loans and Fair Housing Laws
- VA Pre-approved but Can't Find a House
- VA Loan foreclosures
- Improving Credit to Enhance VA Loan Eligibility
- Help for VA Homebuyers
- VA Loans to Purchase Farms
- VA Loans for Properties Outside of the US
- VA Home Loans After a Borrower's Death
- Selling a VA Loan Property
- VA Mortgage Payments
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION # 21 [ -more VA Loan questions- ]
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Q: The VA Loan for Home Equity Refinancing - Can I refinance with the VA?
A: " If you own a home and are considering refinancing, VA refinancing may be just what you need. Under the terms of VA refinancing, your current real estate debt is paid out of the proceeds of a new VA mortgage. The requirements? The same borrower must use the same property as before. This type of refinancing is also known as a 'Cash Out"" refinance, and is only good for homes that are used as the owner's residence.
Refinancing is available for up to 90% of the appraised value plus all closing costs in many cases. Your home must have enough equity to cover the loan. These terms may not be available in all states, depending on local lending laws. Check with your local VA rep to learn more."
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for 12/04/2008
30 year fixed
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0.000 points
5.500%
5.610% APR
15 year fixed
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0.000 points
6.500%
6.694% APR
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