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 ...

VA loans are known to have lower closing costs compared to conventional mortgages. But how much should you expect to pay at the closing table? And can you roll these costs into the principal balance ...

What kind of home can you afford through your VA home loan benefit? Home loan and mortgage offerings can vary dramatically, based on your lender, location, loan type and loan amount, to name some ...

If you've served in the military, a mortgage backed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs may be your ticket to home ownership. VA loans don’t require a minimum down payment or mortgage insurance ...

VA loans and FHA loans both aim to make homeownership more accessible, but they serve different groups and have distinct rules. VA loans, backed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, are available to ...

Veterans First Mortgage is a U.S.-based direct lender specializing in home loans for active service members, veterans and their spouses. It focuses on government-backed mortgage programs and has staff ...

As the real estate industry prepared for the business practice changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) nationwide commission lawsuit settlement agreement, one of the biggest ...

Rising costs have left many struggling to pay bills, and that includes making on-time rent and mortgage payments. For former military members in this situation, a Biden-era program offered by the ...

New law establishes permanent partial claim option for delinquent VA borrowers and codifies buyer agent commission flexibility The VA Loan Reform Act (H.R. 1815) officially became law today with ...

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 ...

Redfin Real Estate reports an uptick in VA loan usage among U.S. homebuyers, rising to 7.3% in August 2025, driven by a strong buyer's market.