Tuesday, January 21, 2014

What Are The Benefits Of A Veteran Home Loan

By Judy Sullivan


Securing a cheap mortgage loan has become default currently. Without much hope were those in the military, with reference to the retired or those returning from wars overseas. Fortunately, the government came to their aid and established a special home loan. Known as the veteran home loan, it is government guaranteed and enables military servicemen to have decent abodes. There are however various important facts regarding these loans that one should know of prior to applying for them.

Veteran loans are unique in terms of benefits and requirements. First, you need to have served for at least ninety uninterrupted days through the wartime in Vietnam, Gulf, Korea, during the 24-month rule or World War II. Otherwise, you must have been in the National Guard for not less than 6 years. If neither fits you then you only option is to have served for not less than 181 successive days when there was peace.

Now, the above listed conditions are from the government (guarantor) side in order to qualify for the Certificate of Eligibility. However, the lenders do have additional requirements. For example, most of them would look into your Credit history and ensure that you have enough money to repay the loan.

Since these loans are guaranteed by the federal government, they are more advantageous the traditional ones. The fact that the government provides guarantee aside, these loans do not require a deposit. This feature alone makes it the best option for the returning servicemen since they do not have to save money to get the loan.

The fact that you do not need mortgage insurance makes these loans even better for those on low budget. Unlike other traditional mortgages, you do not have to pay private monthly mortgage insurance. Additionally, the loans have the best interest rates (i. E. Up to 1% lower) in the market. Other benefits include the use of Basic Allowance for Housing to pay monthly mortgage costs and absence of pre-payment penalty. The latter means you can pay off your loan before it matures without the fear of penalties.

The other advantage of taking the loans includes diversity. For instance, you could use the money to purchases a new home or as well as build one for yourself. The money can also be used to restore installations in homes and also buy manufactured homes. Therefore, after receiving the funds, you can use it for either of these options. All you need to do is to specify the details or need for the money when applying.

Unlike most loans where you have to go through a demanding process, veteran loans are simple to get. From the time you choose a lender to when you negotiate the Purchase agreement, everything looks straight forward. In fact, and as long as you meet the requirements for a certificate of eligibility, you are always granted success.

As soon as you have the certificate of Eligibility and a duly signed Purchase Agreement, you are cleared to take them to the lender for the application processing. The processing involves looking into your financial records to determine whether you qualify for the veteran home loan or not. The funds are then given provided you have no debts from other loans.




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