VA Cash-Out Guidelines: Save Big on Your Refinance
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VA Cash-Out Guidelines: Save Big on Your Refinance

The Department of Veterans Affairs has lowered the maximum loan to value on cash-out refinance VA loans from 100% LTV to 90% LTV. This was brought on by the VA due to the booming housing market nationwide. HUD, the parent of FHA, also lowered the cash-out loan to value on FHA loans from 85% to 80% LTV.

What Factors Affect Mortgage Rates Pricing on Home Loans
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What Factors Affect Mortgage Rates Pricing on Home Loans

Lenders base each borrower’s credit scores as well as other risk factors when determining mortgage rates. The higher the risk of a borrower, the higher the rate. It is best for each borrower to maximize their credit scores and other layered risks to get the best mortgage rates.