When exploring your VA home loan option, there are several important moving parts. First, your eligibility for the VA home loan must be determined evidenced by your certificate of eligibility, ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs last week announced it is streamlining the loan approval process for borrowers with a VA-appointed fiduciary and for veteran borrowers who apply for a joint loan.

You don’t need perfect credit to get approved for a VA loan. In fact, a credit score of at least 640 is enough to qualify with most lenders. Some will take scores of 620 or lower, depending on your ...

A VA certificate of eligibility (COE) is evidence that you meet the requirements for a VA loan. Having a COE does not guarantee loan approval. COEs can be obtained by active-duty military, veterans, ...

If you’re in the market for a new home, a VA loan preapproval can benefit you in many ways. It shows sellers that you’re serious about buying a home, and you’ll have an idea of how much the lender is ...

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 ...

If you are selling your home, you want to ensure that a potential buyer can secure a VA loan for the property. The Department of Veterans Affairs has two primary concerns when it comes to deciding ...

Getting approved for a VA loan as a spouse of an active service member or veteran comes with specific requirements, and understanding the eligibility criteria is crucial to securing housing benefits.

*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 ...

You can purchase land or acreage with a residential loan at 5% down, provided the property includes a house that serves as ...

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 ...

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 ...