• Mar 19, 2026

Great credit isn’t enough. Here are five things that can derail your mortgage approval.

  • Mar 12, 2026

Self-employed and buying a home? Here’s how lenders calculate your income from tax returns.

  • Mar 5, 2026

Trying to choose between FHA and Conventional? Here’s what actually matters in 2026.

  • Feb 26, 2026

Buying a home with solar panels using a VA loan? You’ll need to know how the panels are financed. Here’s what works and what kills deals.

  • Feb 19, 2026

You can’t use a VA loan on every unique property but some barndominiums and non-traditional homes qualify. Here’s how to tell.

  • Feb 12, 2026

VA loans can’t be used for land alone, but they can be used to buy land if you’re building a primary home right away. Here’s how.

  • Feb 5, 2026

The VA funding fee is a one-time cost that helps fund the VA loan program. Here’s how much it is, who pays it, and when you’re exempt.

  • Jan 29, 2026

Yes, the VA loan can be used for new construction but only if it’s structured correctly. Here’s what works and what doesn’t.

  • Jan 22, 2026

VA loan limits were removed in 2020 but only for buyers with full entitlement. Here’s what’s changed for 2026 in California and what still applies.

  • Jan 15, 2026

Can you use a co-signer with a VA loan? Sometimes but only certain people qualify. Here’s who’s allowed and what it means for approval.

  • Jan 8, 2026

Yes, you can get a VA loan with student loans. Here’s how they’re counted in your debt-to-income ratio and how to work around deferment.

  • Jan 1, 2026

Divorce can impact your VA loan, entitlement, and homeownership plans. Here’s how it works and what to expect if the house stays or sells.