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There is no limit to the number of times you can refinance. However, you must qualify every time you apply and there will be costs associated with closing the loan each time.
Yes! There are a number of bond programs that offer low or no down payment financing options.
The key to choosing the right mortgage is to understand the range of options and features available to you, as well as your budget, circumstances, and goals. Our licensed mortgage professionals are here to help you navigate that process. The more you know, the more comfortable and confident you will be choosing the best option for you and your family.
The Truth in Lending Act (TILA) does not permit a lender to close a loan until at least seven (7) business days have passed from the date your application was received. A typical home loan takes 30 days, as a number of third-party services such as appraisals, title work, and credit are required in conjunction with the mortgage process. Once you familiarize your Loan Officer with the details of your specific loan scenario, they will be able to provide you with a more specific timeline.
The only way to find out is to speak with a qualified mortgage professional. Our Loan Officers have helped numerous clients who didn’t know if they could qualify to become home owners. We take the time to understand your financial situation and long-term financial goals, and then match you with the loan program that best fits your needs. Your approval for a loan may also largely depend on the price of the home you are financing. Getting pre-qualified prior to beginning your home search can give you an idea of what you may be able to afford.
Homeowners typically refinance to save money, either by obtaining a lower interest rate or by reducing the term of their loan. Refinancing is also a way to convert an adjustable loan to a fixed loan or to consolidate debts.
This question does not have a simple, one-size-fits-all answer. The exact amount will depend on the price of the home you buy as well the type of mortgage financing you choose. Depending on your loan program, your down payment could be as much as 20% of the home’s price or as little as 3%, while some loans require no down payment at all.
You may still qualify for a home loan even if you have experienced a bankruptcy. The best way to find out if you qualify is to talk with a Loan Officer to discuss your options. Be sure to bring all paperwork regarding your bankruptcy so your Loan Officer can find the program that best fits your situation.
Interest rates fluctuate all day, every day. If an interest rate is good, it may be in your best interest to lock now. If you wait, you run the risk of an increase in rates later. If you are concerned that rates may go down after you lock, contact your Loan Officer to discuss your options. Some programs allow you to lock for an extended period and choose to lower your rate should a better one become available.

The Half-Truth That Is Leaving Qualified Veterans Without Answers
The VA has no official minimum credit score. That part is true and you have probably seen posts making exactly that claim with numbers like five hundred floating around as examples. But Markita Woods wants veterans to understand what that statement actually means and more importantly what it does not mean because the full picture is significantly more useful than the headline.
What Actually Matters in VA Underwriting
The three-digit credit score is not the primary factor the VA loan program evaluates. What actually matters is payment history over the last twelve months. Have you been paying your bills? Have there been late payments, missed payments, or collections activity in the recent past? That behavioral pattern of financial responsibility in the most recent year is what VA underwriting is designed to assess.
The reason is that the VA uses manual underwriting in cases where the credit profile does not produce a clean automated approval. Manual underwriting means an actual human being reviews the loan scenario. That person looks at the context of the credit history rather than receiving a binary computer-generated decision based on a score threshold. Why did a late payment happen? What has the pattern looked like since? Is there a reasonable explanation and evidence of recovery? These are questions a human reviewer can weigh in a way that an automated system cannot.
Why a Denial From One Lender Is Not the Final Answer
If you were told no solely because of your credit score the problem may not be your actual eligibility for a VA loan. It may be the lender you asked. Not every lender that offers VA loans has the same overlays, the same appetite for manual underwriting files, or the same willingness to take the time that a more complex credit scenario requires.
A veteran who was declined at one lender based on a score cutoff that lender imposed beyond what the VA actually requires may have real options elsewhere. The VA's framework is designed to give veterans credit for their service and a pathway to homeownership that recognizes the full picture of their financial situation rather than reducing it to a number.
What to Do If You Have Been Turned Down
Drop a comment or send Markita Woods a message directly. She will take a look at your real options based on what the VA guidelines actually allow rather than what one lender's overlay policies prevented. A denial is not always a final answer and for veterans it often is not.
Sources
VA.gov
MilitaryOneSource.mil
ConsumerFinancialProtectionBureau.gov
MortgageNewsDaily.com
NationalMortgageProfessional.com
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