An analysis released Wednesday by Columbia, Missouri-based lender Veterans United Home Loans revealed that the home loan program through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has contributed $3 ...

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 ...

Home buyers might be surprised to learn how many mortgage options they have when shopping for a new house. Active and former service members, in particular, have several financing options to explore, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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: ...

Retirement planning is a must for veterans. While US veterans have unique benefits available to them, they need more than these benefits to construct a viable retirement strategy. To secure a stable ...

Using my VA loan through Navy Federal to buy a four unit place in Brooklyn is not just about finally getting my own NYC “Bat Cave,” it is about turning a hard earned benefit into an income producing ...

What Is a VA Loan? The Department of Veterans Affairs offers a loan for active-duty service members, veterans and their families. To be eligible, the active-duty service member must have served 90 ...

This is the third article in a series detailing the many financial benefits associated with service in the U.S. military. In this installment, the focus will be on benefits for veterans and how the ...

VA loans do not usually require a down payment, but there are certain circumstances in which a down payment might be necessary. Making a down payment on a VA loan can help reduce your funding fee and ...