Home Loan Questions About …

Mar 12
2011

Questions about who is eligible for a VA loan and reuse of eligibility for another VA loan. Q : How do I apply for a VA guaranteed loan? A : You can apply for a VA loan with any mortgage lender that participates in the VA Home Loan program. At some point, you will need to get a Certificate of Eligibility from VA to prove to the lender that you are eligible for a VA loan. Q : How do I get a Certificate of Eligibility? A : Complete a , Request for a Certificate of Eligibility: You can apply for a Certificate of Eligibility by submitting a completed , Request For A Certificate of Eligibility For Home Loan Benefits, to the , along with proof of military service. In some cases it may be possible for VA to establish eligibility without your proof of service. However, to avoid any possible delays, it’s best to provide such evidence. Q : Can my lender get my Certificate of Eligibility for me? A : Yes, it’s called ACE (automated certificate of eligibility). Most lenders have access to the ACE (automated certificate of eligibility) system. This Internet based application can establish eligibility and issue an online Certificate of Eligibility in a matter of seconds. Not all cases can be processed through ACE – only those for which VA has sufficient data in our records. However, veterans are encouraged to ask their lenders about this method of obtaining a certificate.

Mortgage Brokers As Part …

Dec 07
2010

As part of an ongoing effort to promote the highest standard of industry professionalism and consumer protection, the California Association of Mortgage Brokers (CAMB) released a thirteen page report outlining the “best practices” for consumer protection in the mortgage industry. The report details a vision of how government, industry, and consumers can work together in the coming years to curtail abusive lending practices by unscrupulous lenders.