TuckerTeam@Benchmark.us (208) 388-0500
Contact Our VA Loan Team!
image
  • Home
  • VA Purchase
    • VA Purchase
    • VA First Time Home Buyers
    • VA Relocation Loans
    • VA Purchase Contracts
    • VA Occupancy Requirements
    • VA Jumbo Loans up to $3+Million (Zero Down Payment)
    • Real Estate Agents
  • VA Refinancing
    • VA Streamline (IRRRL)
    • VA Cash‐Out Refinance
  • VA Education
    • FAQs
    • What to Expect/The Process
    • Advantages of VA Home Loans
    • VA Loan Rates
    • VA Loan Limit (Maximum VA Loan)
    • VA Loan Eligibility
    • VA Funding Fee
    • Myths About VA Loans
    • Educational Videos
    • VA Loan Calculators
    • VA Appraisals
    • Va Minimum Property Standards
    • Multiple VA Loans
    • Top Places for Vets
    • Glossary
  • About Us
    • About Dean & Shanna
    • What We Believe
    • Local Advantage
    • In the News
    • Testimonials & Reviews
    • Veteran Stories
    • Giving Back
    • Blog
    • In Memory of Commander Thomas A. Tucker
    • Contact Us
    • Happy 4th of July!
    • Boot’n & Shoot’n Recap: Benchmark Gives Back
    • Get Involved

What are VA mortgage rates?

  • MortgageTeam
  • April 14, 2023
  • VA Home Loan, VA Refinance
  • 0 Comments

What are VA mortgage rates? VA mortgage rates are the interest rates charged on VA home loans, which are backed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The specific mortgage rate that a borrower is offered will depend on a variety of factors, including the borrower’s credit score, income, debt-to-income ratio, and the term […]

Read More

What is a VA Jumbo Loan?

  • MortgageTeam
  • April 14, 2023
  • Home Loan, VA Home Loan, VA Refinance
  • 0 Comments

What is a VA Jumbo Loan?   A VA Jumbo Loan is designed to help veterans and active-duty military members purchase homes that exceed the loan limits for traditional VA loans. Jumbo loans are larger than the standard conforming loan limits set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The VA Jumbo Loan program allows eligible […]

Read More

VA Hospital in Boise Idaho

  • MortgageTeam
  • April 3, 2023
  • VA Home Loan
  • 0 Comments

VA Hospital in Boise Idaho The Boise VA Medical Center is a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs hospital located in Boise, Idaho. It provides a range of medical services for veterans, including primary care, mental health care, specialty care, and other medical services. The medical center is located at 500 W Fort St, Boise, ID […]

Read More

How do I apply for a VA home loan?

  • MortgageTeam
  • April 3, 2023
  • Home Loan, VA Home Loan, VA Refinance
  • 0 Comments

How do I apply for a VA home loan?   To apply for a VA Home Loan simply call our VA experts at 833-VA-Expert. (833) 823-9737 . Here are the basic steps: Determine your eligibility: When applying for a VA home loan, we will need to make sure you are eligible for the program. We […]

Read More

Can you get a VA loan with a less than honorable discharge?

  • MortgageTeam
  • April 3, 2023
  • VA Home Loan
  • 0 Comments

Can you get a VA loan with a less than honorable discharge?   In general, veterans who received a less than honorable discharge are not eligible for VA home loan benefits, including the VA loan program. The VA home loan program is available to eligible service members, veterans, and certain surviving spouses, but one of […]

Read More

Can I use a VA loan for a second home purchase?

  • MortgageTeam
  • April 3, 2023
  • Home Loan, VA Home Loan, VA Refinance
  • 0 Comments

Can I use a VA loan for a second home purchase?   The VA home loan program is intended to help eligible service members, veterans, and certain surviving spouses to buy, build, or improve their primary residence. While it may be possible to use a VA loan to purchase a second home, it depends on […]

Read More

Are VA home loans available for people with bad credit?

  • MortgageTeam
  • April 3, 2023
  • VA Home Loan, VA Refinance
  • 0 Comments

Are VA home loans available for people with bad credit?   VA home loans may be available for people with bad credit, but it will depend on the specific circumstances of the borrower’s credit history. The VA loan program does not have a specific minimum credit score requirement, but lenders who participate in the program […]

Read More

What are the advantages of a VA Home Loan?

  • MortgageTeam
  • March 30, 2023
  • VA Home Loan
  • 0 Comments
Blog picture for advantages of a va home loan. familly moving into a house.

There are several advantages to a VA Home Loan, which is a mortgage loan program available to current and former members of the U.S. military and their eligible spouses. Here are some of the key advantages: No Down Payment: One of the most significant advantages of a VA Home Loan is that no down payment […]

Read More

Are you waiting to buy a house?

  • MortgageTeam
  • September 20, 2022
  • Uncategorized
  • 0 Comments

Are you waiting to buy a house?? Right now is the best time to buy. We are noticing a considerable amount of confusion in the market… home buyers and sellers are asking a lot of questions… questions like: Are we seeing another housing bubble? Will there be a major price correction in the housing market? […]

Read More

Borrowing for second homes to become more expensive

  • MortgageTeam
  • January 28, 2022
  • Uncategorized
  • 0 Comments

Credit: American Public Media’s Marketplace with Amy Scott & Kai Ryssdal   For those in the market for a second home, costs are going up even more, thanks to higher fees coming in a few months. Demand for second homes has gone through the roof in the last couple of years, as newly remote workers seek more space and […]

Read More
  • Previous
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • Next

I Want To Buy A Home >>

Refinance My Home >>

Current VA Rates >>

 

Give Us A Call!
(208) 287-1705

image


VA Purchase Loans
  • Real Estate Agents
  • VA First Time Home Buyers
  • VA Purchase Contracts
  • VA Purchase
  • VA Relocation Loans

VA Refinance Loans
  • VA Cash-Out Refinance
  • VA Streamline Refinance (IRRRL)
VA Home Loan Education
  • Advantages of VA Home Loans
  • Glossary
  • Myths About VA Loans
  • VA Funding Fee
  • VA Loan Calculators
  • VA Loan Eligibility
  • VA Loan Limit (Maximum VA Loan)
  • VA Loan Process
  • VA Loan Rates
About Us
  • About Dean & Shanna
  • Contact Us
  • In Memory of Commander Thomas A. Tucker
  • In the News
  • Local Advantage
  • Testimonials & Reviews
  • What We Believe

Treasure Valley Neighborhood Guides

Boise Neighborhoods

  • Downtown Boise
  • North End & Harrison Blvd
  • East End & Warm Springs
  • White Water Park (West End)
  • The Foothills & Highlands
  • The Depot Bench & Crescent Rim
  • Harris Ranch & Barber Park
  • Hidden Springs
  • Hillcrest
  • West Valley

Surrounding Areas

  • Eagle
  • Garden City
  • Meridian
  • Star
  • Kuna
  • Middleton
  • Nampa
  • Caldwell
  • Emmett
  • Mountain Home

Military Bases

  • Gowen Field
  • Mountain Home

Veteran Resources

  • Boise VA Medical Center
  • Idaho Division of Vet. Services
  • American Legion
  • Veterans of Foreign Wars
  • Catholic War Veterans
  • Wyakin Warrior Foundation
  • ISU Veteran Student Services
The information contained this website is for informational purposes only and is not an advertisement for products offered Ark-La-Tex Financial Services LLC dba Benchmark Mortgage, NMLS #2143 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). This information is not advice and should not be treated as such. The views and opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Ark-La-Tex Financial Services, LLC or its officers. All loans are subject to borrower and collateral qualifying and meeting appropriate underwriting conditions. This not a commitment to lend. Other restrictions may apply. Some products may not be available in all licensed locations. Information, rates, and pricing are subject to change without prior notice at the sole discretion of Ark-La-Tex Financial Services, LLC NMLS# 2143. Actual terms may vary and are subject to borrower qualifying. (https://benchmark.us)

©2019 Shanna Tucker. All Rights Reserved. Site by Thrive - A Boise Web Design Co.