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# VA Loan

## Latest entries

- [Retiring from the Military: What to Know Before You Buy a House](https://combatproperties.com/buying-a-house-military-retirement/) — VA disability, retirement pay, and a new job all count differently for a mortgage. Here’s what to document before you buy after retiring.
- [How to Calculate the Blended Rate on a VA Loan Assumption](https://combatproperties.com/va-loan-assumption-blended-rate/) — Learn how to calculate your true financing cost when you assume a VA loan plus use gap funding. Includes the blended rate formula and examples with a second trust, TSP loan, and HELOC.
- [How to Fund the VA Assumption Gap](https://combatproperties.com/how-to-fund-the-va-assumption-gap/) — Learn how military buyers can cover the gap between a VA loan assumption balance and the purchase price using TSP loans, HELOCs, second trusts, and seller financing.
- [VA Renovation Financing: What It Is and How to Use It](https://combatproperties.com/va-renovation-financing-what-it-is-and-how-to-use-it/) — Learn how VA alteration and repair financing works, who qualifies, what repairs are covered, and when it makes sense for military buyers.
- [The VA Tidewater Process](https://combatproperties.com/the-va-tidewater-process/) — Learn what the VA Tidewater process means, why it happens, and what buyers and sellers can do if a VA appraisal may come in low.
- [Can You Reuse a VA Loan?](https://combatproperties.com/can-you-reuse-a-va-loan/) — Yes, you can reuse your VA loan! Learn how entitlement restoration works and what it means for military buyers planning their next home purchase.
- [VA Loan Partial Entitlement: What Happens When It’s Not Enough](https://combatproperties.com/va-loan-partial-entitlement-buying-power/) — Learn how VA loan partial entitlement affects your buying power and when you may need a down payment on your second VA home purchase.
- [Loan Options for Military Buyers](https://combatproperties.com/loan-options-for-military-buyers/) — Compare VA, Conventional, and FHA loans for military buyers. Learn about funding fees, PMI, and MIP to choose the best mortgage option.
- [Maximizing VA Loans for Dual Military Couples](https://combatproperties.com/dual-military-va-loans/) — Dual military couples can maximize VA loan benefits. Learn how combined entitlements impact buying power, PCS moves, and home financing.
- [VA Loan Down Payment: Should You Use Savings?](https://combatproperties.com/va-loan-down-payment-strategy/) — Understand VA loan down payment options. Learn when adding money upfront helps military buyers save on interest and boost buying power.
- [$3,500 BAH? Here’s What You Can Afford](https://combatproperties.com/quantico-va-home-budget-3500/) — Heading to Quantico with $3,500 BAH? See what homes you can afford using a VA loan, with real examples of monthly costs and housing options.
- [The VA Loan Assumption: A Comprehensive Breakdown](https://combatproperties.com/the-va-loan-assumption-a-comprehensive-breakdown/) — VA loan assumption lets buyers take over an existing VA mortgage. Learn the rules, benefits, and steps military families need to know.