Discover why over 58,000 veterans missed out on VA home loan benefits in 2024, leaving $28 billion untapped. Learn the stakes ...

The financial landscape offers various products designed to meet specific needs, and among these, Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOC) and Veterans Affairs (VA) Loans stand out for their unique ...

VA loans offer many benefits such as no down payment or mortgage insurance, easier qualifications and lower interest rates. However, they also have drawbacks such as a required funding fee, property ...

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 ...

Eligible active-duty service members, veterans and surviving spouses can use a loan backed by the Department of Veterans Affairs each time they purchase a primary residence, meaning the main home they ...

Honoring service members goes beyond ceremonies, parades and free coffee; it’s about providing veterans and their families with a strong foundation for a stable life. With VA loans, housing assistance ...

I'm lucky to be a homeowner, especially with a 2.6% interest rate. I also feel guilty that none of my siblings can afford to do the same. Growing up, I always had one goal: homeownership. I wanted a ...

Joshua Jacobs, the VA's undersecretary for benefits, said the VA now has the ability to provide up to 12 months of additional education benefits for qualifying veterans. GI BILL PROVIDED A WIDE RANGE ...

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Natalie Campisi is a senior journalist who covers personal finance, balancing timely news with in-depth enterprise reporting. Her mission is to make complex financial issues clear and accessible for ...