half-life. 1  in radioactivity, the interval of time required for one-half of the atomic nuclei of a radioactive sample to decay (change spontaneously into other nuclear species by emitting particles and energy), or, equivalently, the time interval required for the number of disintegrations per second of a...
The funding fee is a percentage of the loan amount which varies based on the type of loan and your military category, if you are a first-time or subsequent loan user, and whether you make a down payment. Examples are: payment of pre-paid closing costs, VA funding fee, payoff of credit balances or judgments for the Veteran, and funds for temporary buydowns. Payment of discount points is not subject to the 4% limit.). 2  You are not allowed to pay for the termite report, unless the loan is a refinance.
Donor-advised fund. A tax-effective way to donate, accrue, and recommend grants to 501(c)(3) public charities. Donor-advised funds may only issue grants to other 501(c)(3) public charities. The structure of this option allows charitable assets to be invested in the markets, providing the opportunity for tax-free growth. While minimums vary, typically an initial contribution to a donor-advised fund is between $5,000 and $25,000.