A VA loan with zero down payment lets veterans buy homes years sooner. Most first-time users pay nothing down, avoiding the ...

In the U.S., 7.3 percent of mortgaged homebuyers used a Veterans Administration loan in August, which was up by almost 1 percent from a year before and is the highest for August in six years. Read on ...

VA home loans provide veterans lifetime benefits including no down payment requirements, competitive rates, and reusable ...

Key Points ・The military and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offer powerful education benefits for service members, ...

While the program is still going strong in spite of the shutdown, many misconceptions about its rules, even in normal times, ...

The rate on a 30-year fixed refinance decreased to 6.39% today, according to the Mortgage Research Center. Rates averaged 5.4% for a 15-year financed mortgage and 6.07% for a 20-year financed mortgage ...

Underutilization of VA loans delays homeownership, especially in high-cost markets and areas where veterans may not know ...

Real estate pros can make a difference by guiding veterans through VA loans and community resources for homeownership.

Redfin Real Estate reports an uptick in VA loan usage among U.S. homebuyers, rising to 7.3% in August 2025, driven by a ...

(This article originally appeared in the September 2025 issue of Military Officer, a magazine available to all MOAA Premium and Life members, who can log in to access our digital version and archive.

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