Friday, April 7, marked a day for celebration. After four years of Congress hiking Veterans Administration (VA) so-called “Bluewater Navy” mortgage loan fees as an offset to pay for other critical ...

Understanding a VA funding fee can be time-consuming, but knowing the details can save you time and money as a future homebuyer. This one-time fee applies to VA-backed and VA-direct home loans.

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 ...

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: ...

Because they're guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA loans come with lower rates, flexible credit score requirements and no down payments or private mortgage insurance ...

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 ...

In an industry where hidden fees are the norm, Rate continues to put veterans first with zero lender fees CHICAGO, March 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rate, a leader in fintech mortgage solutions, has ...

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 ...

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 ...

Most VA loan borrowers pay a VA funding fee. The fee is equal to a percentage of the loan amount, and can be paid upfront at closing or bundled into the loan. The funding fee costs less if it’s your ...