Your military work history can be included if what you do now is similar to what you did in the military. 

I found out that Quicken Loans was having a "cyber monday deal" that offered identical interest and terms as the credit union deal I was working on, but offered closing costs that were about $2k lower.  

Typically big banks and credit unions are captive to a single PMI provider, mortgage brokerages and banks can shop it among mortgage insurance providers.

Hi All:I am looking to invest in multifamily rentals in Hudson County, NJ, specifically Union City, Jersey City, North Bergen, West New York, etc. 

Had a tenant (military guy and his wife) who started renting out rooms in my house to others. 

And although it’s not necessary, it is a nice touch to bring your business to a credit union or lender whose funds stay in the local economy.  

I am in search of others who have interest or who currently invest in the Susquehanna River Valley of central Pennsylvania. Property prices are low and rental rates ok. I have some doubt about the job market in the ar...

I am a military veteran currently living in Orlando, FL.

Banks/credit unions/“portfolio lenders” will usually require loan applications, financial history docs, other various paperwork before being approved and most take a bit longer to close.

I'm military so I'll most likely be using the VA loan process which doesn't require PMI.