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This week the VA released VA Circular Letter 26-09-19, which contained good news for Orange County VA loan borrowers trying to purchase a condo. The Circular clarified the VA position as to whether they would allow a VA loan on an FHA approved condo. Up until recently, VA had allowed VA financing on Orange County […]
Orange County, CA VA loan borrowers may still be eligible for the $8,000 First Time Buyer Tax Credit. For everyone else the First Time Buyer tax credit expired if they did not have an offer to purchase a home accepted by April 30, 2010. But military home buyers may still have time provided they meet […]
Orange County VA loan borrowers need to understand the difference between Seller Concessions and a Seller Credit for Closing Costs. Most loan programs will allow for the seller to pay some or of buyers closing costs, but VA goes a step further. VA allows for Seller Concessions. What is a Seller Concession? According to the […]
While other loan programs continue to go though multiple guideline changes, the VA loan program has been mostly unchanged for Orange County VA home loan borrowers. FHA and Fannie Mae have recently tightened their guidelines. VA has not. FHA and Fannie Mae Tighten Condo Financing Guidelines FHA and Fannie Mae recently tightened their guidelines for […]
It is possible to purchase a property in Orange County with no money out of pocket if your eligible for a VA loan. Commonly referred to as a VA NO NO, with a little negotiating, it can be done. What is a VA NO NO? VA refers to the Veterans Administration, which offers 100% financing […]
In 2010, VA loan eligible home buyers have a big advantage buying Orange County condo’s if the project is on the VA approved list. They have an advantage over other buyers because of the recent changes for FHA and Conventional Fannie Mae guidelines as they relate to Condominium Approved projects. FHA Recently Changed their Condo […]
The Veterans Administration recently announced the VA 100% financing loan limits for Orange County, and the limit was reduced. In 2009 an Orange County VA eligible home buyer could purchase a home with $0 down up to a price of $737,500. In 2010 the limit has been reduced to $593,750. The reduction on the loan […]
Orange County homeowners with a VA loan are finding there are big advantages to the VA Cashout refinance program. This program actually does not require the loan being refinanced to be a VA loan, as long as the borrower is eligible for a VA loan. The biggest advantage of this program over most other cashout […]
Orange County, CA First Time Buyers using VA financing will be pleased to know that the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit has been extended. For most home buyers, the tax credit has been extended through June 30, 2010, as long as the purchase contract has been signed by April 30, 2010. But for members […]
VA is one of the only programs currently available that offers 100% financing for Orange County home buyers. Last month, Michelle Tucker, a single VA eligible homebuyer, took advantage of her VA eligibility and purchased her first home in Santa Ana, CA for $375,000. She had no down payment, and the seller paid all of […]