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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Getting approved for a VA loan as a spouse of an active service member or veteran comes with specific requirements, and understanding the eligibility criteria is crucial to securing housing benefits.