CalVet | firsttuesday Journal

Government-backed mortgages take off among servicemembers

by Oscar Alvarez | Apr 17, 2019 | Finance, Loan Products, Real Estate | 0

The number of VA-guaranteed mortgages spiked during the 2008 recession and have only grown in popularity.

CalVet program eclipsed by VA-guaranteed mortgages

by Oscar Alvarez | Jan 18, 2019 | Finance, Loan Products, Real Estate | 3

Does the CalVet program provide a good value for veterans?

CalVet falls short

by Carrie B. Reyes | Dec 15, 2015 | Feature Articles, Loan Products | 9

CalVet provides veterans with mortgages at below market rates — but at what cost?

Foreclosure of service members’ property prohibited during nine months after service

by ft Editorial Staff | Sep 24, 2012 | New Laws, Real Estate | 0

Military service members now have a longer foreclosure protection period following the end of...

6% interest rate payment cap for military extended through first year after end of service

by Ed Gauronski | Sep 5, 2012 | New Laws, Real Estate | 0

An extension of the 6% interest rate payment cap protects military homeowners. Military and Veterans Code §405 Amended by AB 2476 Effective: January 1, 2013 During their military service, service members are not required to pay...

CalHFA halts foreclosures on calls triggered by due-on clauses

by ft Editorial Staff | Dec 6, 2011 | Finance, Loan Products, Real Estate | 0

The California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA), a very small player in the California mortgage market, has temporarily halted foreclosures on homeowners who were current on their CalHFA purchase-assist mortgages but rented their...