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    VA loan | VA cash-out refinance

    The VA cash-out refinance loan gives veterans access to 100% of their home equity.  With this mortgage program, you can replace your current conventional or VA loan with a new VA..

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    VA credit score, bankruptcy, short sale, judgment, foreclosure

    VA loan | What is the credit score? [580]

    This article outlines VA loan requirements for credit score, bankruptcy, short sale, judgment, and foreclosure.

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    VA loan VA funding fee 2023

    VA loan | What is the VA funding fee for 2023?

    The VA funding fee is a one-time charge that most military veterans, service members, and survivors pay to use a VA loan to finance the purchase or refinance of a home.  The VA..

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    VA loan Certificate of Eligibility

    VA loan | How to read the VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE)

    In this article, I’ll show you how to quickly read and understand the Certificate of Eligibility (COE). This information will make it easy to see if you’re eligible for a VA loan..

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