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Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARMs)
Deciphering the VA Lender’s Handbook Chapter 7 Part 13 The last two articles discussed in-depth about supplemental VA loans, how they work, what they can be used for, and how to get one. Chapter 7 of...
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The Advantages of a VA Hybrid ARM
The Advantages of a VA Hybrid ARM This article is mostly taken from our VA Hybrid ARM Guide from our website. For more information on Va Hybrid ARMs, please check out the full guide. The first and...
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Choosing the Right VA Hybrid ARM For You
Choosing the Right VA Hybrid ARM For You This article assumes you already have foundational knowledge about the VA hybrid ARM. If you want to brush up on some of the terminology, check out our helpful...
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Common Myths about VA Hybrid ARMs Debunked
Common Myths about VA Hybrid ARMs Debunked Part 1 There are plenty of myths and misconceptions about the VA hybrid ARM program that have been perpetuated both by well-meaning but misled individuals...
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Common Myths about VA Hybrid ARMs Debunked Part 2
Common Myths about VA Hybrid ARMs Debunked Part 2 This is the second of two articles about common myths about VA hybrid ARMs. For more information on these myths and an interesting presentation,...
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Understanding VA Hybrid ARMs – Terminology
Understanding VA Hybrid ARMs – Terminology The hybrid ARM offering in the VA loan program is one of the best-kept secrets of the program. Utilizing the VA hybrid ARM can save you as a borrower tens...
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FAQ; Different Types of Hybrid ARMs
What Kind of VA Hybrid ARMs Are There? VA Hybrid ARMs come in several flavors. It’s hard to simply list what kinds of hybrid ARMs are out there, because there’s more than one set of options to choose...
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FAQ; Index in the Hybrid ARM
What Index Does the VA Hybrid ARM Have? VA Hybrid ARMs (like most adjustable-rate mortgages) use the Constant Maturity Treasury index. Often abbreviated as the CMT index, this measures the one-year...
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The VA Mortgage for the Empty-Nester
15-Yr Fixed or Hybrid ARM Not all mortgage options are appropriate for every situation. A veteran whose children have all grown up and moved out on their own has very different priorities and needs...
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Mortgage for the Middle-Aged
The Mortgage for the Middle-Aged Veteran Couple Middle-age is a unique stage of life that presents unique needs and challenges that those in other phases of life do not have to deal with. A veteran...
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Debt Management and the VA Hybrid ARM
In a previous blog post, I discussed the benefits offered by the VA Hybrid Loan programs. By now, more veterans than ever before are finding that the VA Hybrid Loans are not only more secure than they...
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Amortization ARM vs. Fixed
How Amortization Works on Adjustable-Rate Mortgage When used as a verb, ‘amortize’ means to set up a payment schedule. So when a lender amortizes a loan, that just means they set up a schedule that...
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VA Vs. Conventional: The ARM Loan The VA loan program has a very different offering in terms of ARM (adjustable-rate mortgage) loans than the conventional loan program. Why is this relevant? Because...
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Take Advantage of Today’s VA Loan Rates
For years, the VA loan has been the best mortgage option on the market for active military members and veterans. It is backed by the federal government and offers reduced interest rates. In fact, VA...
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Pros and Cons to an Adjustable Rate Mortgage
Share List Adjustable rate mortgages are less predictable and less common than fixed rate mortgages, which drives some potential borrowers away. But, depending on your circumstances, it could end up...
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