The Benefits of VA Loans and First Time Home Buyer Loans

Last week, I discussed the benefits of the FHA Loans and the USDA Loans - this week I will continue the theme by discussing the benefits of VA Home Loans and First-Time Home buyer Programs. Each loan has it's benefits and will be applicable to different scenarios.  As your Lake of the Ozarks Mortgage Lender, I can discuss your options and help you choose the right loan program for your situation.

VA Home Loans - with favorable terms, competitive interest rates, and no monthly mortgage insurance premium, VA Loans are desig
ned to make home ownership more affordable for qualified U.S. veterans.

Benefits of a VA Loan:

• Up to 100% financing
• NO monthly mortgage insurance premiums due
• NO pre-payment penalties
• Low closing costs
• In-house processing and underwriting

First-Time Homebuyer Program - Our First Place Loan program gives first-time home buyers and qualified veterans the edge they need to purchase a home.  Affordable interest rates, in combination with additional incentives offered by the Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC), allow prospective buyers to obtain mortgage financing in a competitive market.

Benefits of MHDC First-Time Homebuyer Loans:

• 3% cash assistance loan for down payment and closing costs
• Fixed-rate mortgage
• FHA, VA, USDA Rural Development, Fannie Mae qualified
• In-house processing and underwriting
• First-time home buyer requirements are waived for qualifying veterans and for homes purchased in targeted areas

I hope this information is helpful to you but I realize you may need more information.  Feel free to give us a call - we can set up a time to answer all of your questions and discuss which Home Mortgage Loan option is right for you!!   My contact information is listed below!  

Be sure to check out last weeks blog where I covered the benefits of  - I will covered the benefits of the FHA Loans and the USDA Loans!

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Michael Lasson
Sr. Residential Mortgage Lender

2140 Bagnell Dam Blvd, Suite 303B
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
Direct:  (573) 746-7211
Cell: (573) 216-7258

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Email:  mlasson@fsbfinancial.com
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