VA Loan Frequently Asked Questions 
1. I want to use my Veteran eligibility to purchase a home. Can you do this for me?Answer:  Absolutely, this is what I do! 2. I don’t have my certificate of eligibility, can you help me get one? Answer:  Yes as long we have a DD-214 or Statement of Service we can retrieve your certificate of eligibility electronically    3. I used my VA eligibility to purchase a home before can I use  it to purchase another home? Answer:  Yes 4. Why is the loan amount higher than the sales price for VA loans? Answer:  All VA loans have a “funding fee” which is financed on top of the loan amount? This fee negates the need for mortgage insurance 5. I am VA disabled (service related), is there is an additional discount available to me? Answer:  If you are at least 30% VA disabled, your loan will not have the traditional VA Funding Fee financed on top of the loan amount    6. Can I purchase a home with someone other than my spouse as the co-borrower? Answer:  Yes but the other applicant must be a veteran as well. 7. I don't live near North Palm Beach, Florida can you still handle my loan? Answer:  We can handle your loan anywhere in the state of Florida 8. Can I close my home loan in my home town? Answer:  Absolutely. 9. How do all those documents get to my local Title Company? Answer:  FedEx or email. 10. I already applied to another Lender for my Home Loan; do I have to stay with them? Answer:  No you don't. You can change your mind, and decide who you want to close your loan. Transfer of your loan is an easy process.   11. Can I use my VA eligibility for a Rental Property purchase? Answer:  No 12. Can I refinance my primary residence using my Veteran benefits? Answer:  Yes 13. How will I know what the prospective home or my primary residence is worth? Answer:  We will order an appraisal done by a licensed VA appraiser in your area. 14. Who controls the interest rate on Veteran Mortgages? Answer:  The market and investors but VA loan rates are typically the same or lower than conventional loans.   15. How will I know what interest rate I will get on my home loan? Answer:  After submitting the required paperwork, we lock your interest rate the same day.   16. I am a Widow of a Veteran, can I qualify? Answer:  Yes you can, provided deceased husband died in the line of duty or from a service related cause.   17. I hate to fill out forms online; can I talk to a person? Answer:  Sure just call me at 561-316-6800!   19. I don't feel comfortable giving my financial information over the Internet, what can we do? Answer:  We will do everything over the telephone or in person    21. How long does is take to close my loan? Answer:  It varies but typically 15 to 30 days after all paperwork is submitted.   22. I am working with a Real Estate Agent.....is this O.K.? Answer:  No problem. 23. Another lender botched my loan, can I transfer my loan to you? Answer:  Sure, no problem. Unfortunately, this is all too common.   24. I want to place my loan in your hands, what's next? Answer:  Call me at 561-316-6800.   25. I want to move forward with you, what do I tell my Realtor? Answer:  Ask them to fax a copy of your contract to us at , and I will give the Realtor a call to coordinate. 26. I just want to talk, can I call you? Answer:  Sure, please call me at your convenience - 561-316-6800 
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