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 ...

While mortgage rates are hovering around 6%, these borrowing costs can still be a barrier to entry for many homebuyers. However, if you're a veteran or an active service member looking to buy a home — ...

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 ...

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 ...

Service members or veterans considering building a dream home have an additional funding opportunity. A Veterans Affairs (VA) construction loan has some of the same benefits as VA mortgages but allows ...

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Jennifer Barnhill is a columnist for Military.com writing about military families. The VA loan is designed to help and protect service members as they buy a home. Don't have enough for a 20% down ...

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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 ...

Refinancing a VA loan can have a number of advantages, especially if interest rates have dropped. By swapping one VA loan for another, you can potentially lower your monthly payment, switch to a ...

A VA loan is one of the most important benefits available to military members. Finding the right lender helps you make the ...