How to Get Started with your VA Loan

Welcome to the Vetted VA podcast. The VA Loan Your Journey Home. This is a podcast where we go beyond the surface of VA home loans. Join us every week as we team up with leading mortgage and real estate experts who've gone through the vetted VA training and vetting process. We dive into everything you need to know from your initial contemplation of buying a home. Tonight with Josh Lewis and three other distinguished, very busy professionals. We're diving deep into the initial steps of home buying for our veterans. Look, we know how vital it is for our heroes to have a place they call home. But where does one start? How do you navigate the maze of prerequisites and approvals? More importantly, what is this certificate of eligibility and why is it the cornerstone of the entire process? We'll unravel these queries and more with our panel of experts, including Nathan, Elena, James and Josh. They're here to empower you, guide you, and ensure your journey is smooth and comprehend simple. Whether you're a veteran or just curious about the process, this episode promises valuable insights for all. So buckle up and get ready to be informed. Inspire and enlightened. We hope you enjoy the show. We hope you enjoy this. And if you have any other follow-up questions. Let us know at [email protected]. Enjoy! 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:47 Importance of COE 00:07:38 Next Steps 00:08:10 Does a COE expire? 00:12:40 When to start the process? 00:17:07 Find a knowledgeable lender 00:18:49 Vetted VA Lenders and realtors 00:24:19 VA DTI 00:32:11 Applications 00:39:24 When can I use my income for qualification 00:41:32 VA Funding Fee 00:42:02 Can I purchase a multi-unit property with my VA loan? 00:47:06 Bonus Entitlement 00:49:19 What state's loan officers should we reach out to? 00:53:46 Required Documents Engage with Vetted VA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nathan Knottingham on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Christopher Griffith on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nathan Knottingham of Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Christopher Griffith on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vetted VA on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vetted VA Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/live/WiTuZEHAR9E ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The episode on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠