VA Loans
Buying a Home Near MacDill AFB with a VA Loan
Getting orders to MacDill? Here is what to know about where people live, how PCS timing works with a VA loan, and the Florida costs that surprise a lot of buyers.
Tampa Bay mortgage broker · VA loan specialist
Getting a mortgage shouldn’t feel like I-4 at rush hour.
Quick answers. Stress-free process. On-time closing.
I’m Mike Casher, a Tampa Bay mortgage broker. Let’s find the loan that fits your plans.
- Since 2020Full-time mortgage broker
- 150+Wholesale lenders
- 5.0 26 Google reviews
- 3 statesLicensed in FL, OH, AL
What clients say
5.0 from 26 Google reviews by buyers, homeowners and investors.
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Mike provided 5 star service from the first call all the way until after closing... I was beyond satisfied how quickly and smoothly the process went. Mike kept everyone in the loop so there was no wondering where in the process anyone was.
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Mike was outstanding throughout my entire mortgage process. He was knowledgeable, responsive, and always took the time to answer my questions and explain everything clearly... I highly recommend Mike to anyone looking for a mortgage broker who genuinely cares about his clients!
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Mike Casher did a phenomenal job helping us with our home purchase. Mike was patient, clear, and extremely strategic in getting us approved quickly. He truly went above and beyond to look out for our financial best interests. We couldn't be happier with our experience and will definitely use Mike for all our future mortgage needs!
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...As a real estate investor, I recommend everyone should choose Mike with his services to do our mortgages needs. I will definitely go back to him whenever I need my new loans or refinance on my existing loans!
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I had an excellent experience working with Mike from start to finish. The entire home closing process was smooth and efficient. Mike was always available to answer questions, kept me informed every step of the way, and worked hard to ensure everything stayed on track. Highly recommend, definitely a five-star experience!
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Working with Mike to secure our HELOC was a fantastic experience from start to finish. His expertise, patience, and dedication made the entire process smooth and stress-free... I highly recommend Mike.
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It has been a pleasure working with Mike, he has been very supportive, professional, and has made the process easy. He is very reliable. Will definitely recommend him!
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Mike has done a stellar job. He successfully closed our investment loan while other lenders gave [up on] us. He guided us from step A to Z despite of our extreme complicated difficult circumstances.
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My wife and I could not imagine going through this process without Mike. He answered every question and explained every step so we could understand what was going on and he was quick to respond to our emails, texts and calls.
VA loans are my specialty
With MacDill Air Force Base in our backyard, a lot of my clients are active duty families and veterans. The VA benefit is one of the best loans available anywhere, and most people never get walked through everything it can do.
Everything about VA loans- Little or nothing down for eligible buyers
- No monthly mortgage insurance
- No VA loan limit with full entitlement
- Funding fee exemption for many disabled veterans
- IRRRL streamline refinance when rates drop
- Buying on PCS orders before you arrive
How working with me goes
No call center, no handoffs. One person from start to finish.
Quick conversation
We talk through what you want to do, your income, credit and savings. Usually about fifteen minutes.
Pre-approval
I review your documents and give you a real pre-approval your agent can stand behind.
I shop the lenders
Once you have a home under contract, I compare pricing and guidelines across my lender network.
Close and get your keys
I stay in touch with you and your agent through appraisal, underwriting and closing day.
Serving all of Tampa Bay
I live and work here. I know which neighborhoods have CDD fees, which condos are hard to finance and what insurance really costs on a canal home. That local knowledge shows up in your numbers.
Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, Polk, Manatee and Sarasota counties. Also licensed in Ohio and Alabama.
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A local broker with national lender access
I’ve been a full-time mortgage broker since 2020. I explain every step in plain English and keep you updated along the way, so you always know where your loan stands.
As a broker at Edge Home Finance, a national mortgage brokerage, I have access to more than 150 wholesale lenders. You get the pricing and options of a big operation with the attention of someone who answers his own phone.
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