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Using a VA loan? Here are 7 questions to ask your lender
A National Guard member in the loan business tells future VA loan users how to 'interview' their lender.
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Here’s why House lawmakers want to raise VA loan refinance rates ... and by how much
Another new VA benefit could be funded by increased VA loan costs.
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Need a VA-backed second mortgage? Here’s how it can work
Another VA-backed loan on your current property may provide a financial fix.
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VA joint loans: 7 things to know
From property specs to loan sizes, it's not the same when more than one person is involved in the loan process.
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VA farm loans: How they work, and where else veterans can go for help
Rural-minded veterans, take note: How VA loans and other federal programs can help set up your next home ... and possibly your next career.
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VA, escrow and repairs: A rule that may speed your home-buying process
While VA appraisals may be tough, they're not designed to ensure perfection.
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VA loan basics: Know your time-in-service requirement
Thinking about a VA loan? Before you worry about finances, make sure your service makes you eligible.
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‘Restored entitlement’: $83 billion reasons to consider a second VA loan
Return business is big for VA loans.
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Eyeing a foreclosed property? What that means for you, and your VA loan
Valuation, and needed repairs, could serve as hurdles for buying foreclosed properties.
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VA loan myths: Why ‘no down payment’ doesn’t mean ‘no money needed’
Fees, closing costs and more reasons why you'll still need some savings to use a VA-backed loan.
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Closing time: Report shows VA loans take longest ... but not by much
The latest figures show little difference between loan types when it comes to closing speed.
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