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Tim Lucas
- 21 min read

10 biggest benefits to VA home loans in 2019

VA loans offer benefits unmatched by conventional and FHA financing, plus the program provides extra low mortgage rates to eligible military borrowers.

Peter Miller
- 7 min read

Guide to 2020 VA mortgage loan changes

VA mortgage fees and loan limits will change on January 1, 2020. Some vets will pay more while others will pay less. Here’s how VA loan changes affect you.

Peter Miller
- 6 min read

VA loan series: VA vs FHA vs USDA mortgages [VIDEO]

There are a number of VA loan service requirements. They determine how much borrowers pay to use the VA mortgage program. VA-qualified borrowers can obtain mortgage financing with very advantageous terms. So how do the advantages (and eligibility requirements) of a VA loan stack up against USDA and FHA loans? Let’s find out.

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Mortgage Rates Today December 24, 2019

Mortgage rates today are driven by movements in financial markets worldwide. When the economy heats up, bond price drop, and rates increase. When the economy pulls back, interest rates tend to fall.

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