Military Home Loans VA – Regular Purchase

This is the grandaddy of all VA loan programs — the VA loan offered to active duty military members or veterans to buy a new home. It’s called the “VA Regular Purchase” program, and is a great military loan for active duty and vets.

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Military Loans — Protections Against Foreclosure and Other Problems

If you are active duty (or were on active duty) and are having problems with a home foreclosure, an installment contract, or other financial matters, Uncle Sam has got your back.   Do you now about the “Servicemembers Civil Relief Act of 2003 (SCRA)”?

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Military Student Loans — Deferments

Are you active duty military? Do you have student loans? Once again, Uncle Sam has got your back. You may qualify for a student loan deferral (that means, you may be able to get a breather from having to repay your loan while you are active duty).

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Watch out for military payday loan shops and other loan sharks

If you have ever driven around the proximity of a military base you will see certain types of businesses waiting for our service men and women to come on in. These businesses are not illegal; however they do have a reputation as bottom feeders. So why do the congregate around military bases? The sad truth [...]

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Take advantage of military savings opportunities

Military families face many of the same obstacles as those faced by all Americans. These families maneuver in a different atmosphere and have unique financial options and considerations that may affect there approach to overall fiscal planning. National Guard and Reserve members face a different set of obstacles as there families must be prepared for [...]

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Ready for a PCS? Here’s how to prepare financially.

Remember the last time you moved? There is a reason for the old saying; you find out who your true friends are on moving day. Well, how would you like to be relocated every two to four years, that doesn’t sound like much fun? This is exactly what happens with our United States military families. [...]

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