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The best VA mortgage lenders of 2024: Loan options for service members and veterans
CNN.com· 1 day agoWith no down payment or mortgage insurance requirements, low interest rates and flexible credit...
VA loan benefits and disadvantages
Bankrate via AOL· 2 days agoIf you’re an eligible active-duty military member, veteran or surviving spouse, you can use a VA loan — guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veterans ...
Americans rush to refinance their homes as mortgage rates change
Newsweek· 2 days agoMBA's Refinance Index soared 28 percent for the week and was up 28 percent from a year ago....
New homes remain in demand as mortgage applications rise in May
HousingWire via Yahoo Finance· 1 day agoDepartment of Veterans Affairs (VA) loans accounting for 9.8% and U....Agriculture (USDA) loans at...
What is the VA funding fee?
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 7 days agoThe funding fee makes it possible for mortgage lenders to offer VA loans without needing a down payment from the borrower. The VA loan program allows...
What Is a Second Mortgage?
US News & World Report· 4 days agoHome equity loans, piggyback loans and HELOCs are examples of second mortgages.
FHA vs. VA loan: What are the differences?
Yahoo Personal Finance· 3 days agoFHA and VA loans are great options for low mortgage rates and down payments, but each has its pros and cons. Here’s how to decide between an FHA vs. VA ...
Questions to ask a mortgage lender
Bankrate via AOL· 4 days agoThere are soft and hard prepayment penalties. Here’s how they compare: Soft prepayment penalties let you sell your house without paying a fee. But if you...
How the Fed Really Affects Mortgage Rates (It's Not That Simple)
US News & World Report· 2 days agoThe Federal Reserve sets the federal funds rate, which in turn influences other interest rates. Moves by the Fed do not directly affect long-term fixed mortgage rates. At its June 2024 meeting ...
Mortgage rates on the decline while applications rise: Freddie Mac
FOX Business· 1 hour agoThe average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.95% for the week ending June 13, according to Freddie...
