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VA guarantee

An insurance contract for which the Veterans Administration (VA) guarantees the lender's recovery of a designated percentage of the loan amount from the insurer in the event that the borrower defaults on the loan

VA loan, or Government mortgage

A mortgage loan available to qualified military veterans which is guaranteed by the Department of Veteran Affairs, usually offering either no down payment or a low down payment

Valuation

The estimated of value of a property

Variable rate mortgage, or Adjusted rate mortgage

A mortgage with interest rates that may fluctuate based on market conditions

Verification of Deposit

A statement signed by the borrower's financial institution that verifies the current balances in the borrower's accounts

Verification of Employment

A statement signed by the borrower's employer that verifies the borrower's current position and salary

Vest

To pass an immediate right on to a person

Vested

Having the right to withdraw a percentage of a fund before its agreed-upon maturity date; e.g., the percentage vested to individuals with retirement funds differs; if someone is 80% vested, that means they can only withdraw 80% of the funds set aside for them until its maturity

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

A federal agency that insures residential mortgages made to eligible military veterans, which thereby encourages loans being made to veterans

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When you want the very best, Mimi is your agent! 5th generation Native of Nevada County and 26 years of real estate brokerage experience, Mimi's reputation exceeds her clients' expectations. Founder of ERA Cornerstone Realty Group, Mimi's energy and enthusiasm has taken her to the ceiling of sales performance, ranking in the top 1% in Nevada County for over 12 years and in the Top 20 Brokers in the USA with ERA National, closing up to $40,000,000 annually in past years. Mimi's knowledge of homes and land gives her clients the edge in their property buying process. She is an expert in handling negotiations and contracts and has unmatched passion for real estate. She has daily knowledge of the changing industry. Her Team gives her clients the level of professionalism expected in today's highly competitive market. On top of Mimi's real estate expertise, she is extremely involved in the community. "The best real estate experience we have ever had", is a quote from a Bay Area couple. Call Mimi right now and find out for yourself at 530-362-0010.

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