Active-duty military personnel and veterans can benefit from the Veterans Affairs (VA) backing on mortgages to save on private mortgage insurance, interest rates and closing costs. You could also ...

A VA certificate of eligibility (COE) is evidence that you meet the requirements for a VA loan. Having a COE does not guarantee loan approval. COEs can be obtained by active-duty military, veterans, ...

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Purchasing a home is a major milestone, but getting a mortgage can feel overwhelming, especially if you're a first-time homebuyer. Fortunately, military members and their families get access to some ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers a home loan program specifically for active service members, veterans and surviving spouses. While the VA doesn’t act as the lender, it does back these ...

VA loans are designed for military members, veterans and their spouses. Spouses can qualify for a VA mortgage by being an active service member, a veteran or by being a civilian co-borrower on a VA ...

To qualify for a VA loan, you or your spouse must meet the basic service requirements set by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), have a valid Certificate of Eligibility, and meet the lender's ...