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can a widow of a veteran use the va loan to buy a home

by doroth_124_984 from Roswell, New Mexico. May 9th 2013 Reply


William J Acres (William_Acres)
#74 ranked lender in Arizona - 8,728 contributions

It's not that easy of a question to answer based on the limited info you provided.. in general, if your spouse died while active military, or from an injury he sustained during his active period, then it's possible.. you cannot have remarried, and you must be younger than 57 years of age.. here's the link to VA's website outlining eligibility requirements for surviving spouses.. http://www.benefits.va.gov/HOMELOANS/purchaseco_eligibility.asp?expandable=0&subexpandable=0 I'm a Broker here in Scottsdale AZ and I only lend in Arizona. If you or someone you know is looking for financing options, feel free to contact me or pass along my information. 480-287-5714 WilliamAcres.com

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Raymond Denton (Raymond)
#10 ranked lender in Ohio - 224 contributions

Yes

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Ken Burrows (mortgagesforamerica)
#19 ranked lender in Nevada - 572 contributions

Typically yes you can. You need to call the VA and have them issue your VA Mortgage Certificate. We work in NM and should be able to help you. Give me a call when you are ready to move forward. We do not charge any lender/underwriting fees and work directly with a title underwriter to keep your fees low. P: 888-320-7888 - ken@mortgagesforamerica.org - Ken Burrows - www.MortgagesforAmerica.org

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Joe Shamie (Joe Shamie)
#4 ranked lender in New Jersey - 1,412 contributions

It Depends.

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Michael Knott (mknott)
#9 ranked lender in New Mexico - 1 contribution

The first answer is well said. I am licensed in NM and we can definitely help you figure out your next step. Please contact me at your convenience.

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Dave Metsker (DaveMetsker)
#35 ranked lender in Oregon - 2,318 contributions

Yes, depending on certain conditions.

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James Mazzola (Mazzola)
#109 ranked lender in New Jersey - 314 contributions

Yes, you nee to obtain:Eligibility requirements for surviving spouses..Contact your local VA Office

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Joe Metzler (JoeMetzler)
#17 ranked lender in Minnesota - 4,843 contributions

Generally speaking, YES... But, you will need to contact a local VA experienced mortgage broker to review your full details to see if your situation qualifies. IN MN or WI, visit www.JoeMetzler.com/valoans.htm

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Andrew Alfonso (CashCow)
#43 ranked lender in Florida - 271 contributions

It is possible. But not that easy of a task and special requirements do apply.

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Jason Vondrak (jvondrak)
#220 ranked lender in California - 1,741 contributions

In general, yes you can. If you spouse died while in active duty and you have not remarried than you could potentially qualify for a VA loan. Meet with a local VA lender to go over your unique situation on more detail and to determine if you are eligible.

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Carlo Sanchez (MortgageLendingPro)
#0 ranked lender in Utah - 1,163 contributions

Like all the others have spoken, Yes, but you really need to talk to a Lender411 loan officer to assess your situation

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