If you take the six steps to a VA home loan one step at a time, you may find the process can be pretty smooth. Learn the DOS and DON’TS of the fifth step — Finishing the Loan Application and Appraisal ...

When VA lenders approve a VA loan application there are really two distinct approvals issued—one for the veteran and one for the property. Both must be separately approved during the loan process. A ...

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A bill that requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to update its appraisal rules passed the Senate on Tuesday. In recent weeks there had been murmurs among lobbyists that the legislation, the ...

The appraisal modernization legislation will let veterans use the same modern purchasers tools that non-veteran buyers already use. In today’s hot market, veterans struggle to gain access to the ...

A VA construction loan could be a viable option if you’re an active-duty service member or veteran looking to build a single-family home. VA construction loans generally don’t require a down payment ...