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To get a VA home loan, you must be a service member, veteran or qualifying surviving spouse with a Certificate of Eligibility. VA home loans have no down payment requirements but only apply for ...

Q: I’m a retired veteran looking to purchase my first home. A friend of mine recommended a VA loan, but I’m not sure if it’s right for me. What are some VA loan pros and cons I need to consider? A: ...

Windsor Ridge Homes hosts an open house on their model home in their new community Lorson Ranch, Colorado Springs, Colo., March 7, 2013. Veterans Affairs employs assessors and appraisers to ensure ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs home loan program has been used by millions of service members and veterans since it took shape near the end of WWII. (Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland/Air Force) Note ...

VA loans are mortgages guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, available to eligible veterans, active-duty service members and surviving spouses. VA loans can be used to purchase or ...

Active-duty military members are eligible for VA home loans after serving for 90 straight days (181 days during peacetime) without an interruption in service. You or your spouse and dependents have to ...

If you're a service member or veteran exploring homeownership, the VA loan is an excellent tool. VA home loans typically have no down payment or private mortgage insurance (PMI) requirement, and you ...