veterans benefits administration phoenix regional loan center

VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION

Phoenix Regional Loan Center

VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION

Jeffery L. WilsonLoan Production Officer

Phoenix Regional Loan Center

Home Buying/Awareness Briefing

Opening Remarks

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Agenda

Introduction

Advantages

Steps

Wrap-up

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VA at a Glance

Loan Production

Construction & Valuation

Loan Administration

Special Adapted Housing

Native American Direct Loan Program

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Why use the VA Loan Program?

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100% Financing – no down payment

Competitive interest rates

Limited closing costs

No cash reserve requirements

No pre-payment penalties

No Private Mortgage Insurance

Advantages

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Energy Efficient Mortgages

Fast and easy processing

Easy to qualify – flexible credit standards

Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans available (No appraisal or credit qualifications required)

VA loans are assumable

VA Customer Service!

Advantages

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Safe

Sanitary

Structurally Sound

Minimum Property Requirements (MPR’s)

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Underwriting Guidelines

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Income

Stable and reliable

Sufficient in amount

Reportable / verifiable

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Credit

Generally NO derogatory credit last 12 months

Paid / unpaid collections

Judgments satisfied or repayment plan

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VA HAS NO LOAN LIMITS

VA maintains a maximum GUARANTY based on the HUD/FHA average property value chart

located on VA’s web site: http://www.benefits.va.gov/HOMELOANS/documents/docs/2014_county_loan_limits.pdf

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MSA/City Gty’d Loan Amt MSA/City Gty’d Loan Amt

Contra Costa $1,050,000 All of Arizona $417,000

San Mateo Cnty $1,050,000 Sacramento $474,950

Los Angeles $687,500 Orange Cnty $687,500

Riverside Cnty $417,000 San Diego Cnty $546,250

All of NM $417,000 All of NV $417,000

Here are some examples of how the maximum guaranty works:

VA’s Guaranty

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Steps

Certificate of Eligibility

Find a home

Select a lender

Appraisal

Qualification

Closing

VA guarantees loan

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Questions and Contact

• RLC Telephone Number 888-869-0194• Local Phone Number 602-627-3048• Email Address LPGC.VBAPHO@va.gov• Web Address http://www.benefits.va.gov/phoenix/

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Thank You for your interest in the VA Home Loan Program and THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!