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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: ...

Getting a home improvement loan for veterans in the United States can be simpler than you think. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has a wide range of funding resources and tools available to ...

Are you looking to tap into your home equity? The VA does not offer home equity loans or lines of credit, but a cash-out refinance could be viable. Keep reading to learn more about the specifics, how ...

What is a VA renovation loan? A VA renovation loan is a type of VA home loan that finances both a home purchase and home ...

When buying a home, many service members and veterans have the unique advantage of using a VA home loan. While some families have used this benefit several times, others haven’t used it at all — often ...

For those who have access, a VA home loan can be an appealing mortgage option Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Aly J. Yale is a contributor at Buy Side and an expert on real estate, ...

VA construction loans are designed to benefit active-duty U.S. military service members and veterans. Eligible borrowers may be able to build a new home without a down payment, but there are strict ...

Rachel Witkowski is an award-winning journalist whose 20-year career spans a wide range of topics in finance, government regulation and congressional reporting. Ms. Witkowski has spent the last decade ...

Having lived in several states, owning primary residences and investment properties, Josh Patoka uses his experience using mortgages and HELOCs to help first-time home buyers and home owners find the ...

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 ...