FEBRUARY 25, 2016 - If you are in college and are a veteran, you might have put off buying a home. Maybe you don't have a down payment or you don't think you can keep up with the monthly payments. In fact, as a Veteran, you may find it surprisingly easy to qualify for a home loan even when you still in college. Why Get a Student VA Loan There are two primary, personal reasons … [Read more...]
Veterans’ Affairs: How to Seek Service-Related Disability Claims
February 11, 2016, by Anum Yoon - Seeking a service-related disability claim with Veteran’s Affairs can be intimidating, especially with all the bad press they’ve had in recent years. There have been attempts to fix the very broken system, but they haven’t had a significant impact yet. However, that doesn’t mean you should hold off or question doing it. You should file a … [Read more...]
Five Common Questions About VA Loans Answered
VA loans are usually one of the best mortgage option for those who qualify. They are also one of the least understood loan options. Here are answers to six common questions borrowers have about VA home loans. What makes a VA loan a better option than a conventional mortgage? VA mortgages offer several advantages compared to conventional home loans and even FHA loans. A VA loan … [Read more...]
Filing for SSDI: What Veterans Should Know
January 20, 2016, by Anum Yoon - Job prospects for veterans have become a little brighter in recent years, but many brave men and women who serve our country return home and find life more difficult than it was before they left. Some veterans are physically injured, and many others return without a scratch on them - but they’re suffering psychologically. Veterans who have … [Read more...]
Biggest Failures to Come Out of Veteran Affairs
November 23, 2015, by Brooke Chaplan - Scandal, incompetence, and corruption have plagued the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) since its creation after World War I. From denying promised payments to veterans, to providing subpar or even non-existent medical care leading to unnecessary deaths, the VA has a blemished history regarding its mission to serve American veterans. … [Read more...]