Many years ago the Veteran’s Administration (VA) began offering home loans for veterans as one way of showing appreciation for their service. The loans have several attractive features that make it easier for veterans to purchase a home. The VA also has an option to take advantage of the falling interest rates.

The VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing Loan,...

So far in the series “How to Get a VA Home Loan” we have explained who is eligible for the loan, how to get a certificate of eligibility and the VA funding fee. Today’s article will offer suggestions on choosing a mortgage loan officer.



Veterans have numerous options for choosing a mortgage lender. These options fall into three categories.

• Credit union, local bank

...

In the first two portions of this series we discussed the people that are eligible for a VA loan as well as how to acquire the Certificate of Eligibility. Today’s article will describe the VA Funding Fee.

A common misconception is that the VA offers home loans. This is not true. The Veteran’s Administration guarantees the loan for lenders. In the event that a VA home loan is...

Welcome to the second installment of our series on How to Get a VA Home Loan. Part 1 described the different groups of people that can apply for a VA home loan. Today we will discuss the VA Certificate of Eligibility.

In this modern day of countless choices and opportunities, the Veteran’s Administration (VA) offers eligible people many ways to get their Certificate of Eligibility....