VA Loans

Find all the information you need to help you through the VA home loan process. Learn how to get a VA loan and the benefits of this type of mortgage for veterans.

VA Loan Basics

How to find a VA lender

Many offer, but few are chosen: How to evaluate a VA lender’s service record.

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VA loan pros and cons

There’s a flip side to every form of financing, and VA loans are no exception.

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Mortgages with no down payment

Some options if you want a house but your savings are small.

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Best VA mortgage lenders

A current or veteran military person? Here are the top VA lenders for you.

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Latest VA Loan Articles

What are guaranteed mortgage loans?

In short, without guaranteed mortgages, there would be a lot fewer home sales.

4 min read May 24, 2024
What is an energy-efficient mortgage (EEM) and how can it save you money?

You can get an EEM through many of the same lenders that offer mortgages.

7 min read Apr 19, 2024
VA loan spouse requirements

Hitched to a member of a military? You can benefit from these generous mortgages too.

6 min read Mar 26, 2024
What are small business loans for veterans?

If you’re a veteran and own a small business, there are ways to get funding.

5 min read Nov 16, 2023
No affordable mortgages? This startup could help you take the seller’s loan instead

What if you could buy a home today, but lock in a mortgage rate from 2021?

4 min read Sep 25, 2023
Ask Bankrate: Questions about home values, best use for pension money and more

Readers want to know: Will economic disruption cause home prices to fall?

4 min read Jun 04, 2020