Frequently Asked Questions About VA Renovation Loans
Frequently Asked Questions About VA Renovation Loans https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0R07ESalf8 Here are some frequently asked questions about VA renovation loans. Be sure to also see my blog post, The Complete Guide To VA Renovation Loans. Does the VA have a renovation loan program? Yes, the VA has a renovation program that allows you to roll in renovations […]
How Property Tax Prorations Work in Ohio
One of the most confusing aspects of homebuying in Ohio is the calculation for property tax prorations. In fact, many Realtors, Loan Officers and Mortgage Underwriters screw up the calculation and in the end the title company has to fix it at closing. While it’s not a dealbreaker for the title company to fix the […]
How To Buy A Condo With A VA Loan
Did you know that a VA mortgage loan can be used to purchase a condominium? This is a great benefit of the VA mortgage program. Many Realtors are not accepting VA offers on condos and this is a shame. With good negotiation skills by the Loan Officer and Buyer’s Agent, along with education, it can […]
Lesser Known Veterans Charities Serving The Dayton Community
With Giving Tuesday coming up, I decided to highlight a few of our local Veterans charities that serve the Dayton community. If you are able, please support one or more of these wonderful organizations. Veteran Voices Project The Veterans’ Voices Project is a combined effort by Wright State University’s Veteran and Military Center and local NPR station WYSO. […]
Closing Costs For VA Mortgage Loans in Ohio
If you are a veteran and thinking about buying a home, one of the first things you may be wondering is: “How Much Are The Closing Costs For A VA Mortgage Loan in Ohio?” In this post, I’ll tell you a bit about how much you can expect to pay for closing costs of a […]
Looking for Speaking Gigs
I need a quick favor…. I’m currently booking speaking gigs and need your help finding places to speak. I’m speaking about the topic of VA Mortgage Loans. My sessions are anything from a 10 minute Q and A session to a full 2.5 hour CE class. I’ve spoken at a few events already and the response has been […]
Veterans Memorial Museum Foundation in Germantown, Ohio
I recently had the honor of visiting the Veterans Memorial Museum Foundation in Germantown, Ohio. While the Air Force Museum gets all the attention, this is also one heck of a military museum. If you are anything like me, you probably didn’t have any idea it was there. The Veterans Museum Foundation is all about […]
VA Cashout vs VA Streamline Mortgage Refinance
Wondering what the difference is between the VA Cashout Mortgage program and the VA Streamline refinance? Check out this handy chart! 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 Cashout Refinance Loan
Mortgage rates are hitting new record lows. If you are a veteran, now may be a good time to get a VA Cashout Refinance loan. In this post, I’ll tell you all about what this loan is and how it works. Note: If you just want to just pay off an existing VA Mortgage loan […]
The Complete Guide To The VA Streamline Refinance, IRRRL
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 […]