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EPISODE · Aug 14, 2023 · 11 MIN

Why VA Loans Are a Powerful Tool for Veterans

from Helping Heroes Become Homeowners · host Richard Sarey

Do you want to know the golden ticket for veterans dreaming of homeownership? Dive deep into the unbeatable benefits of VA loans! In this episode, Richard discusses the advantages of VA home loans. He'll talk about the lower interest rate than conventional loans, no down payment requirement, and higher approval rate than other loans. Richard will also cover the ability to buy a property with no money down and refinance without having to qualify again. Plus, he'll review the median FICO score for a borrower, average loan amount, and more.  Tune in now for everything you need to know about VA home loans! [00:01 - 04:31] VA Loans: A Powerful Tool for Veterans with Lower Interest Rates and Higher Approval Rates Richard shares the pros of VA loans VA loans have lower interest rates than conventional loans VA loans have a higher approval rate than conventional loans VA loans have a zero down payment feature No private mortgage insurance is required on VA loans [04:32 - 11:04] Put Nothing Down and Build Wealth with Real Estate VA home loan allows you to buy a property with no money down After 12 months, you can refinance the home into a conventional loan and restore entitlement to use on your next purchase VA loans allow for an Interest Rate Reduction Loan (ERL) which does not require an appraisal, income, or assets The median FICO score for a VA home loan is 736, with median household income of $90,000 and an average loan amount of $344,000 [11:05 - 11:37] Closing Segment Quotes: "Underwriters are encouraged to consider every possible appropriate factor in seeking a proper basis for approving loan applications for every qualified veteran that is specifically written in the guidelines for VA." - Richard Sarey "The veteran has earned the right to put nothing down. They may have money to put down, but they don't have to. It's zero down. That's the feature. That's the benefit of becoming a homeowner using your VA entitlement." - Richard Sarey Have you got questions? Please email me at [email protected], or visit www.alliancemtggroup.net. 

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