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 ...

*Rates and APYs are subject to change. All information provided here is accurate as of September 4, 2024. VA loans are one of the main benefits the federal government offers to retired and active-duty ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs home loan program has been used by millions of service members and veterans since it took shape near the end of WWII. (Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland/Air Force) Note ...

Buying a home can seem daunting, especially the first time, but owning property remains the greatest driver of generational wealth and eligible veterans are afforded certain benefits to make owning a ...

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Chris Birk is a columnist for Veterans United Home Loans VA buyers everywhere can now pay for pest inspections to keep their loan moving forward. Veterans buying homes in areas prone to termite ...

You have a VA home loan and are considering a refinance. Whether it’s to get a lower interest rate and more affordable monthly payments or to tap into your home equity, refinancing could be a wise ...

Joseph Widenhofer is a freelance copywriter and editor focusing on economic development, personal finance, schools and boards of developmental disabilities. He primarily works for the Golden Shovel ...

*Rates and APYs are subject to change. All information provided here is accurate as of June 29, 2023. A VA loan is a military benefit that doesn’t require a down payment or private mortgage insurance ...

When looking for a way to fund the dream of home ownership, many men and women who served or are serving in the United States military look into VA loans. The Department of Veterans Affairs — formerly ...

Do you want to renovate your home or complete much-needed repairs but don’t have the cash on hand? If you qualify for VA benefits, a VA home improvement loan is worth considering, as it comes with ...