Mortgages backed by the VA come with money-saving benefits for qualified military families, from competitive interest rates to 0% down payments. And in some cases, beneficiaries stand to save even ...

You have a VA home loan and are considering a refinance. Whether it’s to get a lower interest rate and more affordable monthly payments or to tap into your home equity, refinancing could be a wise ...

VA loans and FHA loans both aim to make homeownership more accessible, but they serve different groups and have distinct ...

Windsor Ridge Homes hosts an open house on their model home in their new community Lorson Ranch, Colorado Springs, Colo., March 7, 2013. Veterans Affairs employs assessors and appraisers to ensure ...

As previously reported, in November 2022 the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a proposal to update its rules for interest rate reduction refinancing loans (often referred to as “IRRRLs”) to ...

Borrowers who cannot cover their closing costs sometimes turn to downpayment assistance programs offered through their state ...

When it comes to mortgages, having multiple options can put you in a better borrowing position. If you can qualify for both a VA and conventional loan, you may not know which mortgage provides the ...

Because of its large military and veteran population, Hampton Roads’ real estate market has relied on homebuyers who use Veterans Affairs-backed mortgages. “We’re a big military town and it’s such a ...