VA loan question
Hello everyone,
I'll be separating soon from the Air Force (2 months) and I want to buy a home back in the Chicagoland area. It'll be the first time I use my VA loan benefit. I purchased a 3 unit building before I joined using FHA back in 2016. I know there are many lenders like Veterans United but I wanted to know if I should use a broker or apply directly with the lender? Should I use a Chicago area lender? I just want the process to be as smooth as possible. Right now I'm going through a bit of a rollercoaster.
I'm currently deployed. By the time I return I'll probably have like less than 45 days to out process and find a job and a home. I'm currently working on my VA rating. I know I'll probably get asked for source of income so I'm not sure if the lender will take my current LES, possibly VA rating and my income I earn from my 1st property. I hope I can find a job ASAP once I'm back. It's hard to apply while being deployed, specially with the current operation going on out here. Should I still apply? Any recommend a broker or lender in Illinois/Chicagoland area? I can apply and hopefully my wife can start seeing some houses. I need to start somewhere. Thanks in advance.