Because they're backed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, zero-down VA loans come with lower rates, flexible credit score requirements and no private mortgage insurance required. We reviewed ...

If you’re in the market for a new home, a VA loan preapproval can benefit you in many ways. It shows sellers that you’re serious about buying a home, and you’ll have an idea of how much the lender is ...

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Getting approved for a VA loan as a spouse of an active service member or veteran comes with specific requirements, and understanding the eligibility criteria is crucial to securing housing benefits.

What is a VA renovation loan? A VA renovation loan is a type of VA home loan that finances both a home purchase and home improvements and repairs. You can also use one to refinance and fix up your ...

If you're a veteran planning to use a VA loan, here's some great news. As of 2024, the VA now allows veterans to pay reasonable and customary agent fees, giving you more flexibility in today's ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. For many veterans and service members, buying a home with a ...

The US Department of Veterans Affairs announced today that they are temporarily suspending the rule that prohibits borrowers from paying buyer’s agents fees when purchasing a home with VA mortgages.

Doug Collins warned that the “disruptive” impact of the shutdown that started Oct. 1 has implications on VA’s ability to ...

Until August, Bell was the executive director for loan guaranty service at the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he was ...