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4 Things You Should Research Before Buying a House

If you’re in the market to buy a new house, chances are you have an idea of where you want to look. Whether that’s general vicinity or specific…

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How To Determine How Much Home You Can Afford

Buying a house may feel like a major commitment but it is one of the most powerful and rewarding purchases you can make. Mortgage loans can be…

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Key People You Work with During Your Home Buying Journey

When you buy a new house, there are many people that you meet along the way in your home buying journey. While many people think that all you need is…

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3 Tips for Saving for Your Dream Home

Buying a new house is an incredibly exciting experience. Regardless of if you’re a first-time homebuyer or are looking to upgrade or downgrade in…

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3 Big Expenses to Expect After You Close on a Home

Buying a house is one of the most expensive purchases you’ll ever make. When you first meet with a loan officer like those at MHS Lending to find out…

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How To Choose the Right Real Estate Agent For You

Buying a house is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make and it’s important that you have the right team in your corner. Working with a real…

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Understanding the VA County Loan Limit

The VA Home Loan is one of the most powerful loans available and is reserved exclusively for military members and their families. While the VA Home…

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Top Tips to Turn Your House into a Home This Spring

We all love redecorating our home when the seasons change, and spring is a great time to brighten your space and welcome warmer days. Adding a few…

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Key Points When Choosing a Loan Officer - MHSLending

Your loan officer will help facilitate the loan and will be the one working with you throughout the process on everything needed for the financial…

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8 Tips for First-Time Homebuyers

Buying your first home is one of the most exciting times in your life. Now that you know you want to start the journey, there’s a lot of prep work…

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Understanding Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH)

The Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is a U.S. based allowance that certain service members receive when there isn’t government housing available…

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Top 3 Benefits of Refinancing with Your VA Loan

There are many reasons why people take advantage of the ability to refinance their home. When you refinance, you are essentially paying off your…

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5 Easy Ways to Turn Your House into a Home

Getting the keys to your very own house is an incredible feeling. You’ve worked hard to save the money you need, research your new neighborhood, and…

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The Ins and Outs of the VA Construction Loan

The VA Home Loan has a variety of loan products, designed to offer home purchasing solutions to every military member. While most people use the VA…

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Understanding the VA Loan Pre-Approval Process

There’s no feeling quite like receiving the keys to your very own home. While the whole process of buying a house can seem overwhelming, for veterans…

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All About the Damaged Credit VA Loan

Sometimes life can be incredibly difficult, and you may find yourself in a situation where your credit has been damaged. While this may feel as if…

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How to Get a VA Loan Certificate of Eligibility (COE)

The VA Home Loan is a powerful mortgage available exclusively for military families and veterans. Some military families don’t take advantage of this…

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Can you Reuse Your VA Home Loan Benefits?

One of the most common myths about the VA Loan is that you can only use this benefit once. In actuality, reusing VA Home Loan benefits is quite…

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5 Things Every Home Buyer Should Look for in Their Dream Home

Owning a home is one of the greatest investments you can make. If you’re looking to take the plunge into home ownership, you’re likely going to have…

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What You Should Expect During the Closing Process

Closing on a home is the final chapter when settling your loan but the closing process can be stressful. Here's what you should expect when closing…

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What to Expect from a Home Inspection

When you’re buying or selling a home there are many steps in the process between an offer and closing. One of the most crucial steps is the home…