Paul Schouest

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paul@smcbrokers.com

Understanding VA Mortgage Loan Fees

Understanding VA Mortgage Loan Fees

If you qualify for a VA mortgage loan, sponsored by the Department of Veteran Affairs, you will get an excellent deal on rates and terms. For example, VA loans can require as little as no down payment, do not have a specific credit score minimum, and have

Jun 09, 2022 | VA Loans

Programs and Grants to Help First-Time Home Buyers

Programs and Grants to Help First-Time Home Buyers

In today’s hot housing market of rising home prices and limited inventory, it may seem impossible to break in as a first-time buyer. It can be overwhelming trying to save up a giant down payment and other mortgage costs on your own as interest rates and p

Jun 07, 2022 | Purchasing a Home

How to Obtain a Certificate of Eligibility for a VA Loan

How to Obtain a Certificate of Eligibility for a VA Loan

VA home loans from the Depart of Veterans Affairs can be a huge benefit to military service members and their surviving spouses when it comes to homeownership. They have relaxed credit requirements, no down payment in some cases, no private mortgage insur

Jun 02, 2022 | VA Loans

7 Essential Home Buying Questions

7 Essential Home Buying Questions

If you’re looking to buy a house this year, it's important to know the status of the housing market as well as the common decisions you need to make. Here’s what you need to ask yourself before buying a house in 2022. 1. Is it a Good Time to Buy? The U.S.

May 31, 2022 | Purchasing a Home

We Remember our Fallen Soldiers this Memorial Day

We Remember our Fallen Soldiers this Memorial Day

Memorial Day is an important national holiday for every American citizen. It is much more than a day of barbecues, family get togethers, parades, visits to cemeteries and memorials, or moments of silence. It is a day to remember those that sacrificed thei

May 30, 2022 |

4 Common Reasons VA Loans are Denied

4 Common Reasons VA Loans are Denied

For qualified veterans and current military service members, VA home loans backed by the Department of Veterans offer amazing terms and low rates. And although they have slightly different regulations and requirements, it's actually not harder to qualify

May 26, 2022 | VA Loans