Understanding Underwriting of the VA Loan – with Gay Veale

The underwriting process can seem to be cloaked in mystery and mystique to the common borrower. But it’s not really that terribly secretive. Gay Veale lays out the process from start to finish and how you can best be prepared to move forward.

VA Loan Refinance Options – an Overview

The VA cash-out refinance can be a powerful financial tool for veterans — when used wisely. It lets you tap into your home’s equity for things like debt consolidation, education, or major expenses. But as Vetted VA professional Leroy Romero explains, it’s not just about pulling cash out — it’s about making informed, math-based decisions that protect your long-term financial health.

What

The VA loan remains one of the most powerful benefits available to veterans, active-duty service members, and eligible spouses. For first-time homebuyers (FTHBs), it can make the dream of homeownership achievable with no down payment and no mortgage insurance — a combination that’s hard to beat.

In 2021, one in two VA borrowers was a first-time homebuyer, showing just how essential the VA loan program is for helping veterans purchase their