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Housing

How to Get a VA Home Loan

By Craig Richardson

As a service member or veteran, your eligibility for a VA home loan unlocks easy access to homeownership. Backed and run by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the mortgage…

VA Loan Rates

By Maureen Milliken

Current VA Loan Rates Understanding VA Loan Rates A low interest rate is one of the many benefits VA loans provide when purchasing a home. Just a fraction of a…

VA Funding Fee: 2024 Charts and Exemptions

By Sarah Brady

VA loans have appealing features that don’t come with regular loans. With a VA-backed mortgage or refinance loan, you don’t have to make a down payment or pay mortgage insurance.…

VA Loan vs. USDA Loan

By George Morris

For many, a hurdle to buying a home is affordable financing. Two federal loan programs can make a big difference for those who qualify. VA and USDA home loans are…

VA Loans for Renovations, Rehab, and Home Improvements

By Tom Jackson

If you’re a member of the military or a veteran looking to buy a home, VA loans can be a great option. But there’s a hitch if you want to buy a…

VA Loan Pros and Cons

By Pat McManamon

We owe much to those who sacrifice for our country by serving in the military. One way the nation thanks them is by offering a VA loan as an option…

VA Loan Appraisals

By Craig Richardson

One of the most tangible and valuable benefits available to those who opt to serve their country through military service is the VA home loan program. And while every homebuying…

What Is the Minimum Credit Score for a VA Loan?

By Craig Richardson

Active-duty service members and veterans have an ace in the hole when it comes to realizing the dream of home ownership: the VA loan, a mortgage guaranteed by the U.S.…

VA Down Payment Requirements

By Phil Sheridan

VA loans exist only because the federal government wanted to help veterans purchase homes after they helped win World War II. The idea was to put veterans on equal footing…

VA Loan Eligibility Requirements

By Tom Jackson

Since 1944, VA loans have been a game-changer for veterans looking to purchase a home. Private lenders make the actual loan, but the loan is backed by the U.S. Department…