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The Road to Homeownership

Looking at homes becomes an exciting adventure the moment you move from window shopping online to house touring. It is crucial to complete the pre-approval process with your lender before beginning a serious home search. A pre-approval letter helps you and your real estate agent know your pre-approved amount, which helps narrow your home search to a list of the best homes available in your price range.

Here are some tips to narrow the search even further on your ideal home.

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Your "Perfect" Home

Make a list of your priorities and deal breakers in a home. Specifics make a difference. For example, you may want to factor in an extra room to serve as a home office. This narrows the search for you and the agent. A double vanity bathroom may be desired for you and your partner, but a home office is a must which may lead you to accept a smaller bathroom to stay within budget.

Pictures Are Not Worth a Thousand Words

Pictures of a home online may be beautiful, but pictures can be doctored and photoshopped with ease in today’s technological-centric world. Pay attention to the description of the home for any keywords that suggest it may have issues. Also, if a home has been on the market for an extended period that is longer than normal for that specific area, there is likely a reason. Have your agent reach out and try to determine what the real issues are.

Begin your Search

Once pre-approved, if you’re not already working with a trusted Realtor, then seek the counsel of your trusted loan officer. They will refer you to one of their trusted realtor partners.

What is a VA Loan?

VA home loans, also known as Veteran Affair Loans, are provided by private lenders, like mortgage companies and banks. These loans are exclusively offered to veterans, active-duty military personnel, and eligible surviving spouses. These exclusive loans can allow individuals to save hundreds to even thousands of dollars when either purchasing or refinancing their home.

The Process

The process of obtaining a VA loan is simple. First get preapproved, then shop for your home, make an offer, and go through the normal underwriting and appraisal processes before closing. The only real difference is your lender will verify your eligibility for a VA loan with your Certificate of Eligibility (COE).

Exclusive Mortgage, LLC is proud to offer VA Loans to those who have served our great nation. If you are a veteran or an active military member, you have earned this VA Loan benefit!

The Process

The process of obtaining a VA loan is simple. First get preapproved, then shop for your home, make an offer, and go through the normal underwriting and appraisal processes before closing. The only real difference is your lender will verify your eligibility for a VA loan with your Certificate of Eligibility (COE).

Exclusive Mortgage, LLC is proud to offer VA Loans to those who have served our great nation. If you are a veteran or an active military member, you have earned this VA Loan benefit!

Frequently Asked Questions

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VA home loans offer lifetime value. Your hard-earned benefit can be used over and over again. See how much you can save with the lowest average interest rate when compared to USDA, FHA, and Conventional Loans.
VA home loans offer lifetime value. Your hard-earned benefit can be used over and over again. See how much you can save with the lowest average interest rate when compared to USDA, FHA, and Conventional Loans.
VA home loans offer lifetime value. Your hard-earned benefit can be used over and over again. See how much you can save with the lowest average interest rate when compared to USDA, FHA, and Conventional Loans.

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See why more Veteran homebuyers choose Veterans United than any other VA lender. Top VA Purchase Lender for 7 consecutive years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024

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