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Latest VA Loan Articles

• VA home loans: Everything America’s military veterans need to know

  Learn the essentials of this popular mortgage benefit before you apply.

  6 min read Jan 05, 2021

  

• 5 tricky tactics some VA mortgage lenders use to confuse borrowers

  Federal regulators say some VA lenders bombard borrowers with breathless come-ons and too-good-to-be-true rates.

  4 min read Dec 29, 2020

  

• What are guaranteed mortgage loans?

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

  3 min read Nov 20, 2020

  

• VA mortgage rates vary widely, study finds, illustrating importance of shopping around

  Own Up found a large gap in interest rates between the lowest- and the highest-cost lender.

  3 min read Nov 11, 2020

  

• Conventional vs. FHA and VA loans: Find out which mortgage is right for you

  There are three major mortgage types. Let’s compare and see which is best for you.

  5 min read Nov 02, 2020

  

• VA construction loans: Step-by-step guide

  VA construction loans have many advantages, including no down payment.

  5 min read Oct 21, 2020

  

• What is a VA construction loan?

  Here’s what you need to know about building a home with a VA loan.

  4 min read Oct 13, 2020

  

• 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

  

• How to refinance into a VA loan

  If you qualify, a Veterans Affairs mortgage can be a great way to snag a low rate.

  4 min read Feb 18, 2020

  

• How to get a second VA home loan

  The VA mortgage program isn’t a one-time thing. Here’s how to get another helping.

  4 min read Feb 17, 2020