Q: I’m a retired veteran looking to purchase my first home. A friend of mine recommended a VA loan, but I’m not sure if it’s right for me. What are some VA loan pros and cons I need to consider? A: ...

House lawmakers amend a veterans-related bill to avoid higher VA purchase loan fees while targeting refinance and assumption ...

Buying a home can be a long, stressful, and expensive undertaking, but home buyers may be able to expedite this process while minimizing stress and keeping out-of-pocket costs manageable by choosing ...

A VA construction loan could be a viable option if you’re an active-duty service member or veteran looking to build a single-family home. VA construction loans generally don’t require a down payment ...

VA loans offer many benefits such as no down payment or mortgage insurance, easier qualifications and lower interest rates. However, they also have drawbacks such as a required funding fee, property ...

VA loans are often touted as limitless, borrow-as-much-as-you-want financing tools for active and veteran members of the military. But, like most things that sound too good to be true, it’s not quite ...

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most people will ever make, but choosing the right type of mortgage is just as important as choosing the home itself. For eligible service ...

Veterans Affairs (VA) loans offer low interest rates, making them an attractive option, especially in times of sky-high interest rates for traditional mortgages. An even more interesting aspect of VA ...

You can have multiple VA loans throughout your life, but only in certain situations, such as selling your current home and buying a new one or refinancing your existing VA loan. VA loan entitlement is ...

You can use a VA loan to build and finance a property you’ll use as your primary residence. However, you cannot use this type of loan to fund the construction of a vacation home or investment property ...

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Chairman Van Orden and Ranking Member Pappas, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. The VA Loan Program: Managing Mortgage Risk and Policy ...