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If you are a U.S. Military veteran, surviving spouse or active military member, having served in the Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard or National Guard, you could apply for a VA... » Read More of the post How to Apply for a VA Loan
Higher loan limits have just been announced for 2018. This is great news for anyone looking to purchase a home in the coming year. It is not yet confirmed that FHA and VA... » Read More of the post Loan Limits Increased For 2018
The 2018 VA Loan Limits have been released.
The VA loan program does not have a maximum amount a veteran can borrow using a VA loan. For 2018, the ZERO down payment limit will... » Read More of the post 2018 San Diego VA Loan Limit
"Who will buy my sweet red roses?" (Oliver) Retailers looked to October sales for signs of a blossoming or thorny holiday shopping season ahead. Meanwhile, housing starts dug out from storm damage.
Retail sales... » Read More of the post Housing Starts Surged in October
On December 8th, 2017, The Chapman Lending Team is proud to sponsor the Army-Navy golf tournament at Admiral Baker Golf Course. Each year the U.S. Naval Academy gives classmates and friends the opportunity... » Read More of the post Army-Navy Golf Classic
"A little dancing and some sentiment to put your mind at ease." (Lou Reed) Home prices continued to surge, and consumers have happy feet over employment and wage prospects.
Data analytics firm CoreLogic reported... » Read More of the post Home Prices Surge
Today’s technology, combined with innovative approaches to using space, is opening the door to an endless array of home design options. Pet owners are creating in-home dog-washing stations and millennials favor upper kitchen... » Read More of the post Features Homebuyers Want Most
"After the storm comes the sunshine." (Marty Robbins) Following September's storm-damaged job data, October job growth was a ray of sunshine.
Total non-farm payroll rose by 261,000 new jobs in October, the Labor Department... » Read More of the post Strong Jobs Report
Most people are already aware that one of the perks of using a VA loan is the zero down payment for homes that are under the loan limits provided for your specific county. ... » Read More of the post Disability Ratings and the VA Loan