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What Is CAIVRS and Why Is It Blocking Your Mortgage?

What Is CAIVRS and Why Is It Blocking Your Mortgage?

by Jason Skinrood | 28 August 2025 | General Information

Henry came to me looking for a VA loan. Veteran, first-time homebuyer. Good credit, steady job at the state prison. Should’ve been straightforward. Started processing his loan, everything looked clean. Then we ran the CAIVRS check. Hit. Now I had to explain to...
Do Veterans with Good Credit Get Better Mortgage Rates Through Brokers?

Do Veterans with Good Credit Get Better Mortgage Rates Through Brokers?

by Jason Skinrood | 26 August 2025 | General Information, VA Loan Information, Insight & Tips

Yes. But here’s what makes me crazy – I get calls from veterans all the time who think shopping for a VA loan is simple. They call one lender, get a rate quote, and figure that’s what VA loans cost. Wrong. I had a guy call me last month. Army...
Can You Buy a Million Dollar Home With Your VA Loan?

Can You Buy a Million Dollar Home With Your VA Loan?

by Jason Skinrood | 14 August 2025 | VA Loan Information, Insight & Tips

Yes. I get asked this often from veterans who think there’s some secret cap on their VA loan that prevents them from buying expensive homes. There isn’t. Look, I recently helped a veteran buy a $2.125 million home in Promontory Club in Park City, Utah....
VA Loan Requirements Credit Score: What Veterans Need to Know in 2025

VA Loan Requirements Credit Score: What Veterans Need to Know in 2025

by Jason Skinrood | 13 August 2025 | VA Loan Information, Insight & Tips

Here’s some exciting news about VA loan requirements credit score that more veterans need to hear. I get calls every single day from veterans who think they can’t qualify for their VA loan benefit because of their credit score. Had a Navy vet call me...
VA Loan Occupancy Requirements: What Every Veteran Needs to Know

VA Loan Occupancy Requirements: What Every Veteran Needs to Know

by Jason Skinrood | 13 August 2025 | VA Loan Information, Insight & Tips

Look, I get asked about VA loan occupancy requirements more than almost any other topic. And frankly, it bugs me because there’s so much bad information floating around that’s making veterans second-guess their eligibility. The bottom line is simple: yes,...
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