Use your GI Bill http://www.casanuevaguide.com/index.php?optio... This new benefit will cover the full cost of education at any public school in the country and many private schools. To qualify for the benefits, a veteran has to have served at least 90 days of active duty post-9/11 and have remaining entitlement. Only post-9/11 active duty service counts toward this benefit. Any remaining Chapter 30 or 1607 entitlement can be converted into this new education benefit. There is no requirement to buy in to qualify, and the benefits last for 15 years after separation.
Military, Active Duty or Retired http://www.casanuevaguide.com/index.php?optio... 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.
An Overview of the USERR Act http://www.casanuevaguide.com/index.php?optio... An Overview of Uniformed Services Employment and Re-employment Rights Act
Have you ever wondered what will happen to your civilian job if your Reserve or Guard unit is called into Active Duty? When you return to the civilian world, will you have to search for a new job? What can you do to ensure you'll be able to work again? The following is a summary of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994.
Interest Rate Limits http://www.casanuevaguide.com/index.php?optio... One of the most significant provisions under the Service member's Civil Relief Act (SCRA) limits the amount of interest that may be collected on debts of persons in military service to 6 percent per year during the period of military service.
Texas State Veteran's Benefits http://www.casanuevaguide.com/index.php?optio... The State of Texas provides several veteran benefits.
(VLB), a division of the Texas General Land Office, administers three veterans' loan programs: The Land Loan Program, Veterans Housing Assistance Purchase Program, and the Veterans Home Improvement Loan Program. Learn more about the Texas Veterans Land Board Programs
Debt Relief for Service Members http://www.casanuevaguide.com/index.php?optio... Americans' personal debt reached $2.6 trillion earlier this year, and the men and women of the nation's armed forces have felt their share of financial pain. However, a nearly 70-year-old law is helping to ease the debt burden for those called to actively serve their country.
VA Guaranteed Home Loans http://www.casanuevaguide.com/index.php?optio... If you are a veteran and want to purchase a home, the Veterans Administration will guarantee up to $417,000 of your loan.
If you are a homeowner and would like to refinance - you can either seek a lower interest rate or get a cash-out option.
Are you a Vet with problems paying your mortgage? http://www.casanuevaguide.com/index.php?optio...
The Veterans Administration has assigned nine regional loan centers with counselors available to assist you in your present loan circumstance. Options can include repayment plans, forbearance agreements and loan modifications. Call 1-877-827-3702 for more information. According to the latest reports, foreclosures were down more than fifty percent due to the VA's efforts to reach out to the Veterans with home loans.
Recent Stimulus opens assistance to service members selling homes http://www.casanuevaguide.com/index.php?optio... Military familes facing challenges or hardships in selling their home now have help. A stimulus package is available that carries a provision for military families selling their homes for less than market value. The Department of Defense should reimburse you up to ninety-five percent of the loss, but only if your home was purchased before July 1, 2006.
Hope for Homeowners http://www.casanuevaguide.com/index.php?optio... Homeowners who are having trouble making their mortgage payments and risking foreclosure have something to hope for congress recently passed the H4H or Hope for Homeowners program opening opportunities for homeowners to refinance their loans with a more affordable interest rate. This is another tool the government has put into place in an effort to aid distressed homeowners.
Protect Yourself From Real Estate Fraud http://www.casanuevaguide.com/index.php?optio... Real estate fraud targeting home buyers has been increasing, but you can protect yourself by knowing your rights and opportunities. Read "The Home Buyer's Bill of Rights," presented as a public service by CasaNuevaGuide.com.
You have the right to view homes without paying a "showing" fee to a real estate agent.
New Legislation Offers More Opportunities to First-time Buyers http://www.casanuevaguide.com/index.php?optio... Already known for its affordable housing prices, solid employment base and appealing cost of living, Houston remains one of the most solid housing markets in the country, with more selection in affordably priced new homes in prime locations. And now with new legislation aimed at getting more deserving consumers into their first home, buying a new home is more exciting than ever before.
