Most VA loan borrowers pay a VA funding fee. The fee is equal to a percentage of the loan amount, and can be paid upfront at closing or bundled into the loan. The funding fee costs less if it’s your ...

VA loans come with closing costs, which include the origination fee, funding fee, discount points and other fees for your home loan. VA closing costs can range from 1 to 6 percent of your loan, but ...

That is the question and why I am singing “I’m a Yankee Doodle Dandy.” According to the latest research, over 27 million veterans and service personnel are eligible for VA financing. The uniqueness of ...

VA loans offer many benefits such as no down payment or mortgage insurance, easier qualifications and lower interest rates. However, they also have drawbacks such as a required funding fee, property ...

When you hear all of the amazing benefits of a VA loan, it’s natural to get a bit excited. You get a lower interest rate and more lenient credit standards than with a conventional loan, there’s no ...

VA loans are known to have lower closing costs compared to conventional mortgages. But how much should you expect to pay at the closing table? And can you roll these costs into the principal balance ...

In Circular 26-24-19, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) sets forth documentation requirements for fees and charges that may be imposed on veterans in connection with VA-guaranteed home loans, ...

Lawmakers had sharp disagreement on how to pay for the Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act, ...

Veterans Affairs (VA) loans can be a great option for veterans and their families who are looking to purchase or refinance a home. VA loans have more rules and regulations than conventional mortgages, ...

Maurie Backman is a personal finance writer who covers topics ranging from Social Security to credit cards to mortgages to REITs. She also has an editing background and appears on live podcasts to ...