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VA loans and FHA loans both aim to make homeownership more accessible, but they serve different groups and have distinct rules. VA loans, backed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, are available to ...

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.

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 ...

If you're a service member or veteran exploring homeownership, the VA loan is an excellent tool. VA home loans typically have no down payment or private mortgage insurance (PMI) requirement, and you ...

Thanks to the bravery and sacrifices of our veterans and active military, our country’s civilians can live the American dream in safety. So how fitting is it that one tangible way our country says ...

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 ...

Are you a surviving spouse of a veteran or service member? If you’re in the market for a new home or want to refinance your current one, you may wonder if you’re eligible for a VA loan. In short, yes, ...