Mark Henricks, contributor

The VA funding fee sustains the zero-down VA loan program for veterans. See current funding fees and find out who is exempt.

A VA loan down payment is not always required, but it does happen. Here's when putting money down is needed, and why it's a popular option.

It's possible to buy a house with part-time income. But your part-time job must meet certain requirements to qualify. Here's what to do.

FHA mortgage rates are attractive and program guidelines favor real estate investors looking to buy 2-unit, 3-unit, or 4-unit homes -- especially first-timers.

Military home buyers have an advantage over others: they need no downpayment. They use zero-down loans 7 times as often as non-military home buyers.

VA rates are sinking deeper. That's enticing more U.S. military veterans to reduce their housing costs with this homeowner-friendly program.