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
Latest VA Loan Articles
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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.
6 min read Feb 12, 2024 -
What is a VA streamline refinance (VA IRRRL) and how does it work?
A fast and easy way to cut the interest payments on your VA home mortgage.
7 min read Feb 13, 2024 -
VA loan refinance: What is it and how does it work?
If you qualify, a VA refinance can be a great way to snag a low rate.
7 min read Feb 11, 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 17, 2023 -
Veterans and debt
After leaving active duty, many members of the U.S. military confront debt from loans, medical expenses and credit cards.
3 min read Nov 21, 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 -
What is the VA funding fee?
VA loans come with a one-time funding fee. Here’s why, how much it costs and how to pay it.
5 min read Apr 01, 2024 -
The 10 largest VA mortgage lenders
VA loans remain popular, but volumes dropped a bit in 2021.
2 min read Feb 16, 2024 -
Soaring mortgage rates spur interest in assumable loans
With soaring rates squeezing affordability, homebuyers and lenders are taking notice of this oft-overlooked feature.
3 min read Nov 09, 2022 -
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 Jul 12, 2022