VA assumable home loans are a great option for those looking to become homeowners.

What is a VA loan assumption?

When a veteran (or active-duty service member) purchases a home with a VA loan and then transfers the mortgage to another buyer, it's known as an assumable home loan. The new buyer assumes full responsibility for the existing mortgage agreement. In other words, the buyer takes over the seller's current loan payment. At first glance, the low interest rate can be very attractive, but there can be some drawbacks to assuming a loan.  As with any big financial commitment, it's important to understand exactly what you're getting into.  To help, we've put together some essential pointers for those considering assuming a VA loan.

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When it comes to getting a mortgage, one of the most important things you can do is get preapproved or prequalified. Preapproval and prequalification serve as indications from a mortgage lender that you may be eligible for a loan. Although these terms are often used interchangeably, there is an important difference between them worth noting. 

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What is Earnest Money? 

It’s a deposit a prospective homebuyer makes as evidence of good-faith intention to complete the purchase, and it’s generally submitted once all parties ratify the contract.  You may see it abbreviated to EMD (earnest money deposit).

The amount of the earnest money is negotiable between the buyer and seller, and it's typically held by the title company or the buyer’s broker in an escrow account until the home sale closes.

At closing, the earnest money goes toward the down payment or the buyer’s closing costs.  If the sale falls through, the deposit is either returned to the buyer or given to the seller, depending on how the purchase agreement is written.  

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