The VA loan is an important financing tool for VA-eligible borrowers to achieve their homeownership dream. In 2021 one in two VA borrowers was a first-time homebuyer (FTHB). Last year, mortgage ...

Home buyers might be surprised to learn how many mortgage options they have when shopping for a new house. Active and former service members, in particular, have several financing options to explore, ...

This article has been updated to include a response from The Federal Savings Bank Troops and veterans in some cases are being “grossly” overcharged for VA home loans, and federal regulators need to ...

Veterans Affairs (VA) loans are a great benefit of military service and are available to service members, veterans and surviving spouses. They offer key advantages not found in other mortgage types, ...

VA loans are mortgage loans guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). These loans are intended to make it easier for veterans and service members to obtain mortgages. The loans ...

If you're a military veteran or active service member, perhaps you've considered using a loan from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (or VA, for short) to buy a home. You might be familiar with ...

If you’re a veteran in the market for a new house, there’s a good chance you’re considering a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) loan. And with good reason: A VA loan can help you finance a home ...

Redfin Real Estate reports an uptick in VA loan usage among U.S. homebuyers, rising to 7.3% in August 2025, driven by a strong buyer's market.