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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 Myth That Is Costing Veterans One of Their Most Valuable Benefits
Most veterans believe their VA home loan benefit is a one-time deal. Use it once and it is gone. That belief is wrong and it is one of the most expensive misconceptions in the military community because it leads veterans to pay for conventional financing and private mortgage insurance on every home they buy after the first one when they could be using zero down VA financing again.
How Entitlement Restoration Actually Works
The VA loan benefit is built around a concept called entitlement. When you use your VA loan to purchase a home a portion of your entitlement is tied up in that loan. When the loan is paid off whether through selling the home or refinancing that entitlement is restored and becomes available to use again.
Full entitlement restoration means you can buy your next home with zero down payment all over again. The same benefit. The same zero down structure. The same absence of private mortgage insurance. The same competitive rates. It is not a diminished version of the original benefit. It is the full thing available for the next purchase.
As Markita Woods explains you do not have to wait years for this to happen. The restoration occurs when the previous VA loan is satisfied and the process of formally restoring the entitlement is straightforward for veterans working with a lender who handles VA loans regularly.
Why Veterans Are Leaving This Benefit Unused
The misconception that the VA loan is a one-time deal leads veterans to simply not ask whether their entitlement has been restored. They assume it is gone and move forward with conventional financing that requires a down payment and may require mortgage insurance. That costs them real money on every subsequent home purchase that could have been financed with the benefit they earned.
The number of veterans who have sold a home where they used a VA loan and then purchased their next home with conventional financing because nobody told them entitlement restoration was available is significant. Every one of those veterans paid more than they needed to.
What to Do Right Now
If you are a veteran who has previously used a VA loan and sold or paid off that property your entitlement may already be restorable. You do not have to leave that benefit on the table.
Message Markita Woods today to find out where your entitlement stands and what buying your next home with your restored VA benefit looks like. The benefit you earned through your service was designed to be used more than once. Make sure you are using it.
Sources
VA.gov
MilitaryOneSource.mil
MortgageNewsDaily.com
ConsumerFinancialProtectionBureau.gov
Investopedia.com
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