New changes passed by Congress and signed by the President have expanded eligibility and access to the Department of Veteran Affairs’ home loan program.
VA announced Oct. 28 that it achieved a record year [...]
The VA home loan is available for eligible Veterans, service members and certain surviving spouses. And, no down payment is ever required by VA.
The CARES Act helps Americans economically impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic by helping homeowners avoid home foreclosure.
On Jan. 1, 2020, it became easier for you to use your VA home loan benefit to purchase, refinance, or construct a home with no down payment, regardless of the cost of the home. The VA home county loan limits were eliminated as part of the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 for Veterans and service members with full entitlement.
On its 75th anniversary, the VA home loan program continues to make a difference for Veterans and military families, and for generations to come.
VA also modified the “home loan welcome” letter to make sure Veterans know they may qualify for a loan fee waiver, should they later obtain a VA disability compensation award.
Veterans who qualify for VA Home Loan funding fee waiver will be notified in home loan eligibility certificate and disability compensation award letter.
VA and the National Association of Realtors discussed VA's home loan programs with Veterans during the #ExploreVA Facebook Live Event on June 28.
Join representatives from VA and the National Association of Realtors as they discuss the perks of using a VA home loan and VA housing-related programs, such as mortgage refinancing and adaptive housing grants.
If you have a VA home loan, then there is a good chance that you have already come into contact with unsolicited offers to refinance your mortgage that appear official and may sound too good to be true.
There is hope if you are struggling to make your VA loan payments each month. By taking a proactive approach, you can avoid a default on your mortgage, and boost the odds that all will end alright.
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