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Yes. Sasha remains your direct contact from your first conversation through closing, while her team supports documentation and processing. Sasha and the team remain available for questions after closing; your servicer handles payments and account administration.

We serve eligible borrowers in all 58 California counties. You can work directly with Sasha wherever in California you plan to buy or refinance.

No. This California VA home loan guide is an educational resource from Sasha Windes at Team Windes | Local Lenders Group, an independent California mortgage broker. We are not the VA or CalVet.

No. Funding-fee exemption follows VA’s compensation and other qualifying categories. California property-tax eligibility is a separate test.

Yes. Sasha can compare available options through multiple VA lender relationships. Pricing, requirements and approval vary by lender and scenario.

No. The benefit can be used again when eligibility and entitlement requirements are met.

No. A COE addresses your benefit. The lender still reviews you and the property.

Possibly. Remaining or restored entitlement, occupancy, income and debts all need review.

VA has no minimum score; individual lenders may require one.

Eligible owner-occupied properties with up to four units may qualify. Ask about reserves and rental-income requirements.

No. Arrange an independent inspection to understand the condition of the home.

Potentially. Condo project approval, property eligibility and lender availability matter.

VA purchase financing is for a home you intend to occupy, not an investment-only or vacation purchase.

No. These are separate refinance paths with different requirements and purposes.

You can compare offers. Ask each lender for the same scenario and written cost details.

No. Compare the new balance, costs, term and total interest as well as the payment.

An eligible VA cash-out refinance can replace a non-VA mortgage, subject to requirements.

No. California eligibility, ownership, occupancy, filing and exemption rules matter. Ask your county assessor.

No. CalVet is California’s state program. Compare the actual terms and requirements directly.

Certain surviving spouses may qualify. VA has a separate eligibility and documentation process.

Contact your servicer promptly and VA loan assistance at 877-827-3702.

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