Press Release: Vetted VA Appoints Gay Veale as Chief Experience Officer
Vetted VA Names Gay Veale as Chief Experience Officer to Elevate Member Engagement and Operational Excellence
June 4, 2025
VA Loan will be ineligible for a Funding Fee Refund if…
Update On June 23rd, 2022 a new circular Circular 26-22-12 added to Circular 26-22-02, published on January 6. Circular 26-22-12 is crystal clear, the update pertains to pre-discha…
August 9, 2023
Family Savings Strategies: How to Save Money Together for Short- and Long-Term Goals
Whether your family is just you and your partner, a household with children, or multigenerational, every family has short-term and long-term financial goals. One of the most effect…
May 9, 2023
Debt Snowball vs. Avalanche: How Veterans Can Reduce Debt and Prepare for a VA Loan
The VA Lender’s Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7, Chapter 4) explains that lenders must review a borrower’s credit, monthly obligations, and residual income—the amount left over after pa…
May 8, 2023
Retirement Planning and VA Loans: A Guide for Veterans and Military Families
Many Americans dream of the day they can retire, but figuring out “how much is enough” can feel overwhelming. For veterans and military families, retirement planning has an extra l…
May 1, 2023
How to Build an Emergency Fund: A Smart Financial Strategy for Military Families
Why You Need an Emergency Fund If your car broke down tomorrow and you faced a $1,000 repair bill, could you pay it out of pocket? If not, you’re in good company. A recent Bankrate…
April 26, 2023
The Standard Purchase VA Loan
VA Loan Requirements Before we get into the standard purchase, we need to remind ourselves of some of the basic eligibility requirements to participate in the VA home loan program.…
December 6, 2022
How your credit score may INCREASE significantly
November 21, 2022
Do Sellers Really Avoid VA Offers? The Truth Behind the VA Loan Bias Myth
Imagine there are five offers on a home. The highest offer comes from a VA buyer, but another offer is conventional with a 30% down payment. Some listing agents see that and think,…
November 14, 2022
Understanding VA Appraisals: Myths, Minimum Property Requirements, and Tidewater Explained
Why VA Appraisal Problems Usually Come from Misinformation Most issues that come up during a VA home loan stem from misinformation, not the program itself.
November 9, 2022
VA Appraisal vs. Home Inspection: What Veterans Need to Know Before Buying a Home
A VA appraisal determines the property’s fair market value and ensures it meets the VA’s Minimum Property Requirements (MPRs) — meaning the home must be safe, sound, and sanitary (…
May 18, 2022
Understanding the VA Loan Estimate: How to Read It and Avoid Common Mistakes
Vetted VA Live: Understanding the Loan Estimate Buying a home with your VA loan benefit is one of the biggest financial moves you’ll make — and it starts with a simple but powerful…
May 13, 2022
5 Tips for Getting Your VA Loan Offer Accepted in a Competitive Market | Vetted VA
Vetted VA LIVE – 5 Tips for Getting Your VA Offer Accepted Buying a home with a VA loan can feel like an uphill battle in today’s market — especially when sellers see multiple offe…
May 13, 2022
Demystifying VA Loan Underwriting: What Happens Behind the Scenes
March 8, 2022
VA Cash-Out Refinance Explained: How to Use Home Equity Wisely
A VA cash-out refinance allows eligible veterans and service members to replace their existing mortgage with a new one while taking out equity in cash. Unlike the VA IRRRL (Interes…
February 28, 2022
VA First-Time Homebuyers: Trends, Insights, and Opportunities in the 2025 Market
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 d…
February 24, 2022
VA Secondary Use Entitlement Explained: How to Buy Another Home with a VA Loan
Vetted VA professional Adrian Placinta of True Path Loans explains how the math works and when it makes sense.
February 24, 2022
How to Rate Shop for a VA Loan (Even with an Employment Gap)
A recent post in the Vetted VA Facebook Group outlined a question that many veterans share:
November 22, 2021
VA Loans After COVID-19 Forbearance: Updated Guidance for Veterans Buying or Refinancing
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted nearly every household in America. Businesses shut down, millions lost income, and many homeowners faced impossible financial choices.
July 30, 2020
VA IRRRL After Forbearance: What Veterans Need to Know to Refinance Safely
The COVID-19 pandemic created financial challenges for millions of Americans — and veterans were no exception. As businesses shut down, many homeowners turned to mortgage forbearan…
July 30, 2020
Mortgage Forbearance Fears: What Veterans Need to Know Before Pausing Payments
When the CARES Act was signed into law in March 2020, it brought welcome relief to millions of homeowners affected by COVID-19 — including veterans and service members with VA-back…
July 30, 2020
Refinancing or Buying a Home After Forbearance: What Veterans Should Know
In the wake of COVID-19, many homeowners — including veterans — entered mortgage forbearance to manage financial hardship. For months, one major question lingered: When will I be a…
July 30, 2020
VA and CFPB Warn Veterans: Beware of “Too Good to Be True” Refinance Offers
Everyone knows the age old saying: “if it sounds too good to be true…” Well, consider this your official warning. In an article originally posted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, both entities have released a joint warning order to service memb
March 23, 2020