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Amid a Pandemic, VA Loans Are Quietly Having a Record YearVeterans are turning to their home loan benefit in never-before-seen numbers, driven by rock-bottom interest rates and a surge in refinance interest.
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VA Loan Limits Lifted with the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans ActVA loan limits and the VA loan funding fee are in for changes after the passing of the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019. See how changes in Agent Orange benefits are affecting VA loans in 2020.
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How COVID-19 is Impacting VA Appraisals & Home InspectionsDuring this unprecedented homebuying season, thousands of veterans are still closing on VA home loans every single week. But two parts of the process -- the VA appraisal and home inspections -- might look a bit different for some buyers, depending on how the coronavirus is impacting their community.
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Comparing VA Loans to Conventional LoansHere we compare the primary differences between VA loans and conventional loans to show you when each option may be the best.
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VA Purchase Loans Increase for 8th Straight Year in FY 2019VA loans to purchase homes increased for the eighth straight year in Fiscal Year 2019, according to data released recently by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Seven Decades of Success: A Brief History of the VA Home LoanThe long-cherished VA home loan program turns 70 next year, and today it's more important than ever. Here's a brief look at the history of VA loans.
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VA Loans Moving Forward During Government ShutdownSee this post for information on what will happen to your VA Benefits, specifically the VA Loan, with the government shutdown. -
Note to Home Sellers: Leaving Out VA Borrowers is Your LossMisconceptions about the VA mortgage process should not keep you from selling to veterans who historically have competitive turn times and the lowest foreclosure rates of all mortgage options. -
What a $250,000 Mortgage Can Cost YouThe average VA mortgage is $250,000. See what that truly costs you when using each of the four major home loan types (VA, USDA, FHA and conventional).
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Get a VA-Savvy Real Estate Agent in Your CornerA VA-savvy real estate agent can maneuver through VA procedures and requirements and save borrowers from big-time hassles and headaches.
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A Conversation with the Country's Veteran Housing ChiefOur latest conversation about VA loans and veteran homeownership with Mike Frueh, director of the VA loan program for the Department of Veterans Affairs. -
Specially Adapted Housing Grants Help Disabled Vets Retrofit PropertiesLearn how the Department of Veterans Affairs offers Specially Adapted Housing Grants to help disabled veterans pay the cost of specially adapted housing.
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Property Tax Exemptions for Veteran HomeownersMost states offer disabled veterans a property tax exemption, which can save veterans thousands each year depending on state and disability percentage. Learn about property tax exemptions here.
