Category: Military

VA Loan Closing Costs | What to Expect at Closing

/ in Military / Bob Filipczak

VA loan closing costs are a little different than average closing costs using a conventional mortgage because there are rules about what VA borrowers can and can’t pay. Consequently, the VA closing costs are not as straightforward as you might imagine, and you’re going to need some skilled negotiators on your side to complete the process. Fortunately, Homes for Heroes can provide you with a team of negotiators to help you work through your VA loan closing day.

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VA Loan for Reserves

/ in Military / Bob Filipczak

The VA home loan program has been around for decades, but the VA loan for reserves is a recent development. A lot of reservists don’t even know they are eligible for the benefit. As a reservist, you should learn more about your VA benefits, and if you are in the market to buy a house, the VA loan system is something you will definitely want to take advantage of.

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VA Funding Fee Chart | What is the Cost and Potential Exemptions

/ in Military / Bob Filipczak

The VA funding fee is part of the process of getting a VA loan. Here we provide a VA funding fee chart so if you are in the process of trying to get one of these loan guarantees, you will have a good idea of what you may need to pay. There are some exemptions – service members and veterans who don’t have to pay the fee – and different rates apply depending on the type of loan. As you make your calculations for your VA loan to purchase a home, or refinance your mortgage, include this fee in your list of expenses.

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VA Refinance Loan | Overview of How to Refinance VA Mortgage

/ in Military / Bob Filipczak

The VA refinance loan comes in two varieties, and each one has distinct advantages. They are each designed for active-duty service members and veterans, and they meet very different needs. If you have been in your home for awhile and want to improve your financial circumstances, VA refinancing may be a very good option. If you thought the VA Loan Program was just about purchasing homes, think again.

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Buying a House with a VA Loan | What Veterans and Military Members Need to Know

/ in Buying a House / Gaffney Austin

There’s an alarming percentage of US Veterans who don’t know enough about buying a house with a VA loan. Also, there are an even more significant number of Veterans who don’t understand the mechanics of this beneficial home financing product.

So, dear Veterans: Here is what is misunderstood and here’s what you need to know about the benefits of buying a house with a VA loan.

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Broken Arrow Blue Star Mothers Receives $10,000 Grant from Homes for Heroes Foundation

/ in HFH Foundation / Bob Filipczak

Broken Arrow Blue Star Mothers support deployed soldiers, and each other, while assisting veteran’s organizations and homeland volunteer efforts. The Broken Arrow chapter is in Oklahoma, and it’s part of a nation-wide Blue Star Mothers organization. The Homes for Heroes Foundation gave a $10,000 grant to the organization to help it fulfill its mission. This Homes for Heroes Foundation grant is part of the Homes for Heroes’ Circle of Giving, providing assistance for heroes in dire need across the country.

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Mount Carmel Veterans Service Center Receives $10,000 Grant from Homes for Heroes Foundation

/ in HFH Foundation / Bob Filipczak

Mount Carmel Veterans Service Center provides programs, integrated resources, and collaborative partnerships for our military, veterans, and their families. The Homes for Heroes Foundation presented a $10,000 grant to the organization to help it fulfill its mission. This Homes for Heroes Foundation grant is part of the Homes for Heroes’ Circle of Giving, providing assistance for heroes in dire need across the country.

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Military Appreciation | Thank You Veterans, Active Duty and Reserve

/ in Military / Luke Feldbrugge

Showing our military appreciation all year long is a great way to say thank you Veterans, Active Duty and Reserve for your service and sacrifice. Each of the six branches of the U.S. Military plays an important role in our country’s history and there are many ways you can show your appreciation for military service members and their contributions. Here we offer our gratitude, provide you with a comprehensive list of military holidays and observances, and 14 ways to show your military appreciation and offer your support any time of year. Plus, we offer a glimpse into all that Homes for Heroes is doing to support our nation’s military community by saving them money on their home and mortgage transactions, and awarding grants to assist homeless veterans in need.

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Veterans Community Project Receives $10,000 Grant for Tiny House Village

/ in HFH Foundation / Bob Filipczak

Veterans Community Project is a five-city non-profit that is “determined to make a difference in the lives of homeless Veterans.” The Homes for Heroes Foundation presented a $10,000 grant to the organization to its Sioux Falls branch to help it fulfill its mission. This Homes for Heroes Foundation grant is part of the Homes for Heroes’ Circle of Giving, providing assistance for heroes in dire need across the country.

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What housing shortage? Veteran mortgages hit an all-time record high

/ in Buying a House / Gaffney Austin

Where there’s a will there’s a way! Despite most people struggling to find a home in today’s hot housing market for the ninth fiscal year in a row, mortgages to our Veteran’s increased year-over-year, up 11.4% compared to fiscal year 2019, according to data from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Overall, the Department of Veterans Affairs loan insurance program backed an all-time record high 1.2 million loans. Read More “What housing shortage? Veteran mortgages hit an all-time record high”

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