Posted on Aug 20, 2015
How can I qualify for a VA home loan if I am only receiving military disability pay?
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I have tried using my VA loan, tried going through USAA, tried private lenders, no matter what I have tried I am unable to get a home loan. My problem is my only income is military disability. Anyone have suggestions?
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Getting a home loan with only having your military disability may be very difficult for lenders because even at 100% it is sometimes hard to make ends meet at the 40,000 a year mark or whatever the payments come out to. While I'm no lending officer or money management professional, the advice I would give you is talk to a finical planner. I started talking with one a few weeks ago and we are working on a plan to help me not only save for a new car but to do while putting money away for a rainy day. It hasn't been a fun or easy process but it helps. They may have tips on ways you can go about securing your home loan.
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SSgt Sarina Gordon-Singson
That is good advice, thank you. I am actually talking to someone this weekend.
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Just wanted to know if you were able to get all of your questions answered. I'm a licensed VA loan specialist and have used the VA loan 3 times myself. If you have any questions please feel free to email me. dj.leverton@veteransunited .com if I can't answer it I'm sure someone on my team can.
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I'm not sure why you cannot get a home load based on your income. Now, you may not be able to get a home loan for a home that is out of your range, but I don't understand why you wouldn't qualify for "A" loan based on your income - even if it's just disability. I do imagine that the loan may not be much, but could buy a small starter home or trailer residence - there are very inexpensive properties out there.
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SSgt Sarina Gordon-Singson
That's what I was thinking. Maybe I should lower the loan amount. Can you use a VA loan for an RV or travel trailer, that's the dream there!
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CMSgt Mark Schubert
SSgt Sarina Gordon-Singson
Answers to questions about how to use you VA Loan benefits are here
http://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/
Answers to questions about how to use you VA Loan benefits are here
http://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/
Main entry page for the VA Loan Guaranty Service.
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