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VA guarantee |
An insurance contract for which the Veterans
Administration (VA) guarantees the lender's recovery of a designated percentage
of the loan amount from the insurer in the event that the borrower defaults on
the loan |
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VA loan, or Government
mortgage |
A mortgage loan available to qualified military
veterans which is guaranteed by the Department of Veteran Affairs, usually
offering either no down payment or a low down payment |
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Valuation |
The estimated of value of a
property |
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Variable rate mortgage, or Adjusted rate
mortgage |
A mortgage with interest rates that may
fluctuate based on market conditions |
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Verification of Deposit |
A statement signed by the borrower's financial
institution that verifies the current balances in the borrower's
accounts |
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Verification of
Employment |
A statement signed by the borrower's employer
that verifies the borrower's current position and salary |
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Vest |
To pass an immediate right on to a
person |
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Vested |
Having the right to withdraw a percentage of a
fund before its agreed-upon maturity date; e.g., the percentage vested to
individuals with retirement funds differs; if someone is 80% vested, that means
they can only withdraw 80% of the funds set aside for them until its
maturity |
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Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA) |
A federal agency that insures residential
mortgages made to eligible military veterans, which thereby encourages loans
being made to veterans |
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First Time Buyers >Choosing A Lender
When you are buying a new home or refinancing your present one, it is wise to do some comparison shopping among lenders. A low interest rate isn't the only criterion by which to evaluate a loan. You should also consider the terms of the mortgage, what your closing costs will be and the reputation of the lender.
Real estate agents are a good source of information about loans and lenders, whether you are buying a home or just refinancing your present home. We routinely assist buyers when they need a mortgage in order to purchase a home. We know what loan packages are available and the qualifying requirements. The companies with the lowest rates sometimes have very conservative underwriting guidelines, and may not be willing to make loans on certain types of property or to buyers who are marginally qualified. We can tell you which companies and loan officers will go the extra mile to provide excellent service to make sure that the transaction closes.
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Lenders in 14 states--California, New York, Oregon, Utah, Vermont and Wisconsin and 9 others--have what in common?
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Lender in these states must pay interest on funds held in escrow accounts. |
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