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The Veterans Administration guarantees loans issued to eligible borrowers who purchase a home. VA loans have many advantages. They don’t require a down payment or mortgage insurance – and they usually ...

The U.S. Senate this week passed a bill that streamlines the appraisal process for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) mortgage loans. It is expected to be signed by President Joe Biden. With the ...

With the coronavirus continuing to reshape the face of the country and the economy, the biggest players in the mortgage business are moving to make it easier to lend under these extraordinary ...

Another segment of government-backed home loans could soon become available without needing an in-person property appraisal. A bill passed by the House this week directs the Department of Veterans ...

A bill that requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to update its appraisal rules passed the Senate on Tuesday. In recent weeks there had been murmurs among lobbyists that the legislation, the ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – Jonell Anglim had bought homes before, so she knew the process isn’t always smooth sailing, but she definitely didn’t expect she’d have to make about twelve different offers on homes ...

Purchasing a home is often a lengthy process, and a home appraisal and inspection are two important steps. Although they both involve a professional looking over the house carefully, they’re not ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs offers two mortgage refinance options for qualified military households: streamline refinancing and cash-out refinancing. VA streamline refinancing can be used to ...