If you’re worried about your credit score, today I’ll share four quick tips that will help you improve your credit health. First, you should know that when you get your credit pulled by a mortgage company, they’re not allowed to give you a copy of that report. The only agencies…

719 Lending is a premier southern Colorado Mortgage Broker. We believe in being transparent, friendly and 100% honest. For the best mortgage experience combined with incredible rates, contact us today. Need a home loan? http://719lending.com/apply-now Follow 719 on: Website: http://719lending.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/719Lending Twitter: https://twitter.com/719Lending Tim Chase 104 S Cascade Ave…

There has been a lot of discussion about the new loan limits that were recently announced for conforming, FHA, and VA loans. I want to break through all of the noise and let you know what that means for us in Colorado Springs. The new loan limits for our county…

Did you know that VA home loans perform better than any other kind of loan? In fact, the default rate for VA loans is just 1.98%, compared to the 6.1% default rate carried by FHA loans. Given how accessible VA loans are for qualifying homebuyers, this might surprise you. Learn…

When purchasing a home, there are always closing costs involved. In fact, there are all kinds of little costs you have to pay as the buyer, and sometimes it can feel like you’re being nickel-and-dimed. If you don’t want to pay all of these costs yourself, what are your options?…

A question that’s posed to us all the time is, “What must my minimum credit score be to obtain VA loan financing?” That’s a fantastic question. If you’ve wondered the same thing, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to learn that VA loans don’t require a minimum credit score! However, you can…

Some veterans who’ve purchased homes using VA loans have wondered about the extra fee the VA charges them on top of their loan amount. While you might not have expected it, this fee helps to keep the VA program alive. It’s called a funding fee, and today I’ll explain what…

If you have a VA loan, you might be curious about escrows and whether or not you need to include them in your mortgage payment. We get this question a lot, so we’re here to answer it today. These payments are standard, but it’s not required that you include them…

Many people ask me what the maximum amount you can borrow with a VA loan is, and the answer may surprise you. Actually, there is no set maximum. Instead, individual banks set their own lending standards. There is a maximum county loan limit, but this only comes into play if…

VA loans are fantastic tools for people to use to become homeowners and even build wealth. If you’re looking to invest in real estate with a VA loan, I’ve got some great advice for you today. Although different banks have different guidelines, the VA is pretty specific on how you…

Do veterans need to get an inspection done when they purchase a home using a VA loan? Furthermore, what’s the difference between an inspection and an appraisal? Today, I’ll answer both of these questions for you. Learn more here: https://www.719lending.com/whats-the-difference-between-an-inspection-and-an-appraisal 719 Lending is a premier southern Colorado Mortgage Broker. We…

719 Lending is a premier southern Colorado Mortgage Broker. We believe in being transparent, friendly and 100% honest. For the best mortgage experience combined with incredible rates, contact us today. Have a VA Question? https://militarymortgagegroup.com/contact/ Need a VA loan? http://719lending.com/apply-now/ Follow 719 on: Website: http://719lending.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/719Lending/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/719Lending Linkedin:…

If you’re a veteran who wants to buy a house that exceeds the county loan limit, how much would you need to put down? As you probably know, the VA does allow for 100% financing, but if you exceed the loan limit for your particular county, then you do have…

719 Lending is a premier southern Colorado Mortgage Broker. We believe in being transparent, friendly and 100% honest. For the best mortgage experience combined with incredible rates, contact us today. Have a VA Question? https://militarymortgagegroup.com/contact/ Need a VA loan? http://719lending.com/apply-now/ Follow 719 on: Website: http://719lending.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/719Lending/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/719Lending Linkedin:…

719 Lending is a premier southern Colorado Mortgage Broker. We believe in being transparent, friendly and 100% honest. For the best mortgage experience combined with incredible rates, contact us today. Have a VA Question? https://militarymortgagegroup.com/contact/ Need a VA loan? http://719lending.com/apply-now/ Follow 719 on: Website: http://719lending.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/719Lending/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/719Lending Linkedin:…

719 Lending is a premier southern Colorado Mortgage Broker. We believe in being transparent, friendly and 100% honest. For the best mortgage experience combined with incredible rates, contact us today. Have a VA Question? https://militarymortgagegroup.com/contact/ Need a VA loan? http://719lending.com/apply-now/ Follow 719 on: Website: http://719lending.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/719Lending/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/719Lending Linkedin:…

719 Lending is a premier southern Colorado Mortgage Broker. We believe in being transparent, friendly and 100% honest. For the best mortgage experience combined with incredible rates, contact us today. Have a VA Question? https://militarymortgagegroup.com/contact/ Need a VA loan? http://719lending.com/apply-now/ Follow 719 on: Website: http://719lending.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/719Lending/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/719Lending Linkedin:…

719 Lending is a premier southern Colorado Mortgage Broker. We believe in being transparent, friendly and 100% honest. For the best mortgage experience combined with incredible rates, contact us today. Have a VA Question? https://militarymortgagegroup.com/contact/ Need a VA loan? http://719lending.com/apply-now/ Follow 719 on: Website: http://719lending.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/719Lending/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/719Lending Linkedin:…

719 Lending is a premier southern Colorado Mortgage Broker. We believe in being transparent, friendly and 100% honest. For the best mortgage experience combined with incredible rates, contact us today. Have a VA Question? https://militarymortgagegroup.com/contact/ Need a VA loan? http://719lending.com/apply-now/ Follow 719 on: Website: http://719lending.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/719Lending/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/719Lending Linkedin:…

VA looks at Debt to Income Ratio a little different. What are they looking for? DTI? 719 Lending is a premier southern Colorado Mortgage Broker. We believe in being transparent, friendly and 100% honest. For the best mortgage experience combined with incredible rates, contact us today. Have a VA Question?…

Should a homeowner be "added to title" after closing?

The VA doesn’t loan money to veterans. No, we’re not reporting a recent change in the VA’s policy, but we are trying to create a more informed understanding of how VA loans actually work. Today I’ll explain the relationship between the Department of Veteran Affairs and the loan products named…

719 Lending is a premier southern Colorado Mortgage Broker. We believe in being transparent, friendly and 100% honest. For the best mortgage experience combined with incredible rates, contact us today. Have a VA Question? https://militarymortgagegroup.com/contact/ Need a VA loan? http://719lending.com/apply-now/ Follow 719 on: Website: http://719lending.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/719Lending/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/719Lending Linkedin:…

719 Lending is a premier southern Colorado Mortgage Broker. We believe in being transparent, friendly and 100% honest. For the best mortgage experience combined with incredible rates, contact us today. Have a VA Question? https://militarymortgagegroup.com/contact/ Need a VA loan? http://719lending.com/apply-now/ Follow 719 on: Website: http://719lending.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/719Lending/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/719Lending Linkedin:…