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VA Loan Myths Uncovered

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  VA Loan Myths Uncovered: What Veterans in San Diego, Spring Valley, Chula Vista, and Imperial Beach Need to Know. For Veterans and active-duty service members looking to buy a home in San Diego, Spring Valley, Chula Vista, or Imperial Beach, the VA home loan is one of the best mortgage options available. However, there…

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What Not to Do When Applying for a VA Home Loan

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What Not to Do When Applying for a VA Home Loan When applying for a VA home loan, making mistakes can delay your approval or even jeopardize your eligibility. Here are some things to avoid during the process: Don’t Make Large Purchases Avoid buying expensive items like cars, furniture, or appliances on credit. New debts…

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Who You Work With Matters

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Who You Work With Matters Choosing the Right Mortgage Expert Buying a home or refinancing your mortgage is one of the most important financial decisions you’ll make. The process can be complex, and having the right mortgage expert by your side makes all the difference. Working with a trusted and experienced professional ensures you get…

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Zero Down FHA Loan

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 Zero Down FHA Loan FHA does not technically offer a zero down FHA loan on its own, but borrowers can achieve zero down payment by combining an FHA loan with down payment assistance (DPA) program. Here’s how it works: FHA Loan Basics FHA loans require a minimum 3.5% down payment (for credit scores 580+). The loan…

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Refinancing Out of Your Low Rate Sometimes Makes Sense

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Refinancing Out of Your Low Rate Sometimes Makes Sense Switching from an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM) to a Fixed Rate – If your ARM is about to adjust to a significantly higher rate, locking in a fixed rate can provide stability and predictability in payments. Eliminating Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) – If your home value has…

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Veteran and Non Veteran Co Borrower

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Key Requirements for a Veteran & Non-Veteran Co-Borrower When a veteran and a non-veteran (who is not the veteran’s spouse) apply for a VA loan together, the loan is considered a joint VA loan, and different rules apply compared to a standard VA loan. Here’s what you need to know: Down Payment Requirement When a…

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VA Bonus Entitlement Benefit

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Unlock Your Full Homebuying Power! Did you know your VA Bonus Entitlement benefit doesn’t stop at one home? With VA Bonus Entitlement, you can buy again while keeping your current VA loan, that’s right you can have two VA loans simultaneously!  Buy a second owner occupied home with VA financing Keep your current home as…

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Mortgage Payoff Hack

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  Mortgage Payoff Hack If you’re looking to pay off your mortgage faster, here are some smart “mortgage hacks” that can help you save on interest and become debt-free sooner: Biweekly Payments Instead of making one monthly payment, switch to a biweekly payment schedule. This results in 26 half-payments per year, which equals 13 full…

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VA Loan Hack How to Pay Off Your Home Faster

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VA Loan Hack How to Pay Off Your Home Faster Owning a home is a major milestone, and for many Veterans and active-duty service members, the VA loan offers an incredible opportunity to achieve homeownership with zero down payment and competitive interest rates. But what if you could pay off your home even faster, saving…

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Getting The Most Out of a VA Home Loan

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Getting the Most Out of a VA Home Loan: Unlocking Opportunities in San Diego, Imperial Beach, and Chula Vista For Veterans and active-duty military personnel, the VA loan program offers an incredible pathway to homeownership. But did you know it can also be a powerful tool for building long-term wealth? By leveraging VA loans wisely,…

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