Featured photo credit: https://www.nationalguard.com/careers/ground-forces The VA loan is one of the most powerful home buying tools available to those who qualify. A few benefits of the VA home loan are an option for ZERO down payment, no Private Mortgage Insurance, and lenient credit qualifications. There are specific criteria to qualify for the VA home loan, …
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Happy Veterans Day from Benchmark
If you or someone you love has served our nation in military service, thank you for your service to our nation. Happy Veterans Day from Benchmark. The story of Veterans Day began on November 11, 1918, when the Allied nations and Germany went into armistice, bringing an end to “the war to end all wars.” …
Strategies for A Successful PCS Move
Active duty service members move every 3 years on average. For military families, frequent relocation can create added stress, as you have to find new housing, coordinate the logistics of a move, and establish new roots in an unfamiliar place. At Benchmark, we want to help alleviate some of that stress, and help ensure a …
VA Appraisal Update: COVID-19
The Veterans Affairs office has made adjustments to the way VA Loans can now be done in these uncertain times.
How to Refinance Without a New 30-year Commitment.
Now, you could get a refinance loan for any term between 15 and 30 years! Get a better rate without "starting over". Benchmark presents: Odd Term Mortgages.
VA Funding Fee: A Closer Look
The fee amount depends on the type of veteran, whether you choose to put a down payment, and whether you have used the VA loan benefit before. Some people are exempt from having to pay the fee, and the VA has the last word on who is exempt.
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