VA loans are often touted as limitless, borrow-as-much-as-you-want financing tools for active and veteran members of the military. But, like most things that sound too good to be true, it’s not quite ...

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you will ever make, and choosing the right type of mortgage can make all the difference. For many buyers, the choice often comes down to a VA ...

On January 3, Fannie Mae updated its mortgage loan underwriting system, Desktop Underwriter (DU), to support changes made to FHA and VA loan limits. The update will take place during the weekend of ...

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 ...

A home loan through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, called a VA loan, can be a great way to get a low-cost mortgage if you qualify as a military service member, veteran or their surviving ...

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VA loans do not usually require a down payment, but there are certain circumstances in which a down payment might be necessary. Making a down payment on a VA loan can help reduce your funding fee and ...

Rocket Mortgage says it’s raising its limit on conforming loans backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. This increase comes ahead of the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) late November ...

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