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Becoming a first-time homeowner is a significant milestone in anyone’s life, and it’s a goal that many in the LGBTQ+ community aspire to achieve. However, the journey to homeownership can seem daunting, especially when it comes to securing right mortgage loans. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the diverse range of loan options and opportunities available to first-time LGBTQ+ home buyers, empowering you to take that important step toward owning your dream home. Understanding the Basics: Mortgage 101 Before we dive into specific loan programs, let’s establish a foundation by […]

When the Supreme Court handed down their landmark decision on June 26, 2015, that reversed the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision in Obergefell v. Hodges and effectively made same-sex marriage legal in all states, it affected more than just LGBT couples. It also affected the mortgage market in a number of ways. The first is that now same-sex couples can legally marry in any state, and those marriages are recognized throughout the U.S. This means that they now have all of the same rights as opposite-sex couples, including the right to […]

Whether you can obtain a VA loan with your same sex Veteran husband depends on a number of factors. The Veteran’s Administration, VA, issued Circular 26-13-18 in September 2013 in response to the President of the United State’s directive that the Executive Branch stop enforcement of the statutory language in Title 38, U.S. Code, defining spouse as someone of the opposite sex. The VA stated in that circular that it would determine whether same sex married couples qualify for a loan on a case-by-case basis. The VA sent another circular […]