There are several reasons why VA approved mortgage lenders appreciate VA home loan applicants. Such lenders appreciate their service to their country and do what they can in return. The VA has ...

A new Veterans United Home Loans analysis found that more than 58,000 VA loans went unused in 2024 — representing nearly $28 billion in potential mortgage volume. Despite the VA loan’s benefits, usage ...

Coming up with the down payment on a home can feel like an insurmountable hurdle, especially when you factor in all the other upfront costs. That's why a VA-backed home loan -- which requires no down ...

A home is advertised for sale in Hampton Roads, Va. (Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland/Air Force) When Bryan Bergjans and his wife bought their first house in the early 2000s, he didn’t use his VA home ...

Katherine Watt is a former CNET Money writer focusing on mortgages, home equity and banking. She previously wrote about personal finance for NextAdvisor. Based in New York, Katherine graduated summa ...

Veterans United originates more VA mortgages than any other lender. Though average VA rates and fees are middle of the road, it’s a solid pick for veterans and military borrowers looking for a VA loan ...

Limited inventory and high interest rates dramatically cooled the housing market in 2022, with home sales falling nearly 18% from 2021, according to data from the National Association of Realtors. At ...

One of the first options military members consider for a home purchase is their right to apply for a VA home loan. The VA loan's affordability makes it an attractive option. No down payment or private ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced that it has guaranteed its 29 millionth home loan through its Home Loan Guaranty Program. According to the VA, it reached the milestone when a ...

Amy Fontinelle is a freelance writer, researcher and editor who brings a journalistic approach to personal finance content. Since 2004, she has worked with lenders, real estate agents, consultants, ...

A "For Sale" sign is posted in front of a home in San Marino, California, in 2023. (Frederic J. Brown/AFP) Veterans Affairs officials next month will end a 10-month-old mortgage rescue program for ...