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…
Millions of veterans and active-duty service members have bought homes through the Department of Veterans Affairs. That’s one of the perks of the job. What many may not realize is…
If you’re a service member or a veteran who wants to build your own home, a VA-backed loan could be the best way to go. With a VA Purchase Loan,…
The U.S. military has joined with landlords to help service members find more affordable off-base housing. The help comes through the Rental Partnership Program, or RPP, which provides service members…
No matter your branch of service or whether you serve in peacetime or during a war or conflict, service in the military carries the risk of injury that can alter…
As the spouse of an active service member, you know how the frequent relocations that come with military life can complicate a couple’s financial situation. Traditionally, service members were allowed…