VA refinance loans let you consolidate your debt from the proceeds of your new VA home loan. VA loans for veterans are a great way to finance a home by taking advantage of your home equity.
VA Loan for Home Equity Refinancing
Whether you need money to consolidate high interest credit card debt, pay for college
tuition, buy a new car, or make home improvements to your home, VALoans.com can find a
way to get you the cash you need through a refinance.
A VA refinance transaction involves repayment of your current real estate debt from the
proceeds of your new VA mortgage that has the same borrower(s) using the same property.
This is called a "Cash Out" Refinance.
Cash-Out Refinances are used for homes that are used as a principal residence
by its owner. That owner can refinance for up to 90% of the appraised value
(Not available in Texas) plus all closing costs if the property can withstand the
designated loan to value ratio. There is no minimum amount of time that
you must own your home, yet your home must have sufficient equity to
qualify for the loan.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION # 8 [ -more VA Loan questions- ] - - - - - - Q: VA Home Loan Entitlement
A: Some first-time homebuyers are misinformed as to the workings of a VA Loan. The Veterans Administration does not normally act as a lending agent. Instead, the VA is in the business of guaranteeing the loans of veteran. In most cases, the VA offers a guaranty to those who meet the requirements, the first of which include a good credit rating. If you are considering any kind of home loan, it's best to consult a credit counselor and a financial planner to find out what credit rating you already have and what you can do to improve your credit rating before applying for the guaranty. It's important to know that a VA home loan guaranty is available only if the veteran has the income to handle house payments. A VA loan guaranty is not an automatic benefit. Your financial planner or credit counselor can go a long way towards helping you prepare your personal finances before filling out that home buyer's paperwork.
VA Loan Rates
for 1/06/2009
30 year fixed
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0.000 points
5.000%
5.106% APR
15 year fixed
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0.000 points
6.500%
6.694% APR