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…
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…
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 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…
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…
A VA mortgage loan is one of the biggest benefits that the Department of Veterans Affairs provides to veterans, active-duty military members and families. It makes buying a home affordable…
It might seem more inaccessible than ever right now (thanks, inflation!) but owning your home is still a big part of the American Dream, maybe the biggest part. Why? Because…
At first glance, FHA loans and VA loans appear very similar. Both are mortgage loans backed by the federal government. Both guarantee loans made to qualified buyers by banks and…
Military service includes a long list of benefits, perhaps none more useful than the ability to secure a VA home loan. With the elimination in 2020 of limits on VA…
The first step toward answering this question – Do I pay closing costs with a VA loan? – is understanding exactly what a VA loan is, and isn’t. The Department…