The Homes for Heroes Foundation awarded its second legacy grant to the National Center for Healthy Veterans (NCHV) with a pledge of $150,000 to be awarded in three payments over three years from 2024 – 2026. These funds will help to support the transformative programs offered by NCHV at Valor Farm in Altavista, VA, and in the development of what they refer to as, “Village II”.
Category: Military
Operation Stand Down Tennessee Receives $5,000 Grant
Operation Stand Down Tennessee supports Veteran families with children in helping prevent homelessness or rapidly rehouse after homelessness through professional case management and financial assistance for rent and housing deposits, utilities and related deposits, moving expenses, and other housing-related expenses. The Homes for Heroes Foundation grant will be used to help fund these programs.
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Semper Fi & America’s Fund Receives $5,000 Grant
The Semper Fi & American’s Fund was established in 2003 by military spouses who volunteered to provide bedside support to wounded and injured military service members. They are a nationwide nonprofit who has provided immediate financial assistance and lifelong support to over 32,000 critically wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and their families. The Homes for Heroes Foundation grant will be used to help fund these Semper Fi & America’s Fund programs and services.
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Blue Star Families Receives $25,000 Grant from Homes for Heroes Foundation
Founded in 2009 by military spouses with military families in mind, Blue Star Families empower families to thrive by connecting them with their civilian neighbors; including both people and organizations, to create strong, vibrant communities of mutual support. Frequent moves and deployments make it challenging for military families to establish community roots. Blue Star Families is helping military families overcome these challenges. As of today, since 2009, the benefits distributed by Blue Star Families exceeds $158 million provided for military families, and that includes support for over 1.5 million family members served annually.
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USDA Loan vs VA Loan | Pros and Cons
In a discussion of the USDA loan vs VA loan, the VA loan comes out on top if you are talking about money saved and flexibility. Nevertheless, it’s good to know your options, and there may be some cases where the USDA will work better for you. The two programs are from different departments of the federal government and have similar benefits, but the VA is tailored to help veterans and active duty military members in very specific ways. Both the benefits, and the requirements, can help you afford a new home.
VA Loan Appraisal Requirements, Process, Cost and Fees
VA loan appraisal requirements are not like a lot of the VA requirements you hear about. There’s no getting around this one. The VA loan system won’t give you their blessing for your VA loan mortgage without it. The good news is they have a large network of VA-approved appraisers and one of them will be assigned to your case. You don’t have to do much, but understanding the ins and outs of the appraisal will help you navigate the VA loan process.
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Veteran Home Loans | Get More Savings from Homes for Heroes
Veteran home loans come in many shapes and sizes, but the one you should really concentrate on is the VA loan system. It can help veterans during various stages of their lives, whether you already own a home or are looking for a new home. The benefits of a VA loan guaranteed mortgage are substantial. Save yourself a lot of money, up front and over the course of your mortgage, by learning the basics of the VA loan system. The time you invest will be more than worth it.
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United Veterans Council of Monterey County Receives $10,000 Grant
Since 1989, the United Veterans Council of Monterey County has been working to promote the common good and welfare of all Veterans, their dependents, widows and orphans. They provide resources to Veterans who are struggling; who are in need of a little assistance with housing, repairs, food, clothing and utilities. Homes for Heroes, in conjunction with their local real estate specialist, has awarded the United Veterans Council of Monterey County a hero grant through the Homes for Heroes Foundation to help support their efforts with local Veterans and their families.
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VA Loan | In Depth Guide for Veterans, Active Duty and Reserves
This is everything we know about the VA loan, which is a process, a system, a benefit and a way to get a mortgage if you are a veteran or an active duty service member in a branch of the armed forces. The one thing that the VA loan is not , is a loan. That’s one of its confusing elements, and there are others. The reason veterans and active duty members are drawn to the VA loan is because it provides a list of benefits that, when you line them up, is almost unbelievable. No other program from the federal government comes close to the VA loan guarantee in terms of benefits, costs savings and scope. It’s easy to think it’s just a way to get a cheaper mortgage, but it’s a lot more than that, and here’s what you need to know.
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Using VA Loan for Investment Property
If you are interested in using a VA loan for investment property, you’ve come to the right place. Most aspects of the VA loan process are pretty straightforward and clear. This topic, however, is a very twisty path full of exceptions, timing, loopholes, strict rules and flexible policy. There aren’t any easy answers, but if you want to use your VA loan benefit for an investment property (or properties), it is possible. Just promise to hang on for the ride.