Jessica Walrack is a freelance contributor who covers a variety of personal finance topics such as investing and mortgage industry trends. After two years of historically low mortgage rates that ...

“The officer said, ‘You drinking?’ I said, ‘You buying?’ We just laughed and laughed.... It’s Friday morning and I need bail money.” No one ever struck it rich by keeping their money in a savings ...

VA loans are mortgages guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, available to eligible veterans, active-duty service members and surviving spouses. VA loans can be used to purchase or ...

Mortgages backed by the VA come with money-saving benefits for qualified military families, from competitive interest rates to 0% down payments. And in some cases, beneficiaries stand to save even ...

If you're a veteran planning to use a VA loan, here's some great news. As of 2024, the VA now allows veterans to pay reasonable and customary agent fees, giving you more flexibility in today's ...