Government Loans
VA Funding Fee Explained: Exemptions, Financing, and Refunds
The VA funding fee is a one-time program charge on many VA loans. It is separate from interest, lender fees,…
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Government Loans
VA Entitlement and Loan Limits Explained
Entitlement is the amount of VA guaranty available to support a loan. It is not a spending account, a cash…
Government Loans
VA Certificate of Eligibility: What It Shows and How to Get One
The COE proves access to the VA home loan benefit, but borrowers should understand what it does and what it…
Government Loans
VA Loan Requirements Explained in Plain English
A VA loan can offer powerful advantages, but approval still depends on the borrower, the property, and the complete loan…
Market Update
Mortgage Rates Could Move Fast This Week: Watch the 10-Year Treasury, Not Just the Fed
Mortgage rates remain near their highest levels of 2026 as the 10-year Treasury yield approaches 4.7%. Here is what buyers…
Appraisals
What Happens to the FHA Case Number When the Purchase Contract Falls Apart?
When an FHA purchase contract ends, the case number does not simply disappear. The lender, appraisal, and next transaction may…
Appraisals
FHA Case Number Errors: What Happens When the Address or Borrower Information Is Wrong?
A small address or borrower-information error can stop an FHA case from moving normally. Here is what lenders check and…
Market Update
Mortgage Rates Finally Pulled Back But Buyers Shouldn’t Celebrate Yet
Mortgage rates finally moved in the right direction on Friday. Before we start celebrating, though, let’s put that sentence in…
Market Update
Stocks Stall as Mortgage Rates Creep Toward 7%: What Buyers Should Watch Now
Yesterday, the stock market seemed perfectly willing to shrug off higher oil prices. Today, that shrug looked a little less…
FHA Loans
FHA Case Number Assignment Delays: Why the Appraisal Cannot Be Ordered Yet
Everything feels ready. The purchase contract is signed. The lender has your documents. You may have already scheduled the home…