Carlos Scarpero- Mortgage Broker

Why Certification Matters When Working With A Real Estate Professional

If you are a military homebuyer, you may have noticed that many loan officers and RealtorsĀ® don’t understand your needs. Some real estate professionals are generalists, while others are specialists. Like many industries, some real estate pros do the bare minimum to get by while others take the extra time to get certified. Why is […]

VA Cashout vs VA Streamline Mortgage Refinance

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Wondering what the difference is between the VA Cashout Mortgage program and the VA Streamline refinance? Check out this handy chart! Ā  Cashout Streamline Max Loan 100% of property value (if there’s enough entitlement and net tangible benefit) Amount of current VA loan plus closing and funding fee costs, not to exceed 100% of property […]

The Complete Guide To The VA Streamline Refinance, IRRRL

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As mortgage rates have tumbled over the last few months, you may be wondering if the IRRRL (pronounced “Earl”) program is right for you. In this post, I’ll explain what the IRRRL is and how to qualify for it.  What is the IRRRL program? The IRRRL, pronounced “Earl”, short for Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan […]

Dave Ramsey is Wrong About VA Loans

Dave Ramsey is Wrong About VA Loans

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkkIyT_RK9Q I recently read a blog post written by Dave Ramsey regarding the VA Mortgage loan program. In it, Dave’s advice wasn’t just a little bit off. It was flat out wrong! Dave has mentioned VA loans several times on his show, all with the same bad advice. In this particular case, since it’s in […]

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