In Jacksonville, N.C., a Marine couple learned that Veterans United Home Loans fully repaid their new house on national television. While serving in the Marine Corps, Mario and Amy Perez deployed numerous times and worked hard towards serving their nation.

The country's biggest Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) home lender, Veterans United Home Loans gave away 11 homes to 11 veterans this Veterans Day to thank veterans.

The United States Postal Inspection Service and the AARP Fraud Watch Network have teamed up to launch Operation Protect Veterans, a public awareness campaign warning veterans about scams. The program will provide veterans with vital information to help them protect themselves.

According to recent statistics, the number of homeless veterans in the United States has increased by about 4% as of 2020, which has unfortunately exacerbated an already troubling situation. The government the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has come up with accommodating plans to assist veterans in becoming homeowners, however, the problem remains. 

Members of the military who refuse vaccination against the COVID-19 virus may lose their eligibility for veterans' benefits, the Department of Defense (DOD) recently announced.

The government provides home buyers with reduced down payment requirements and assists them in purchasing a home. Since such loans often come with several additional requirements, this could potentially slow down the application process for some or put them at a disadvantage in a competitive environment.

As of Nov. 2, interest rates for 15-year and 30-year fixed mortgages have dropped slightly as compared to the same time last week. Interest rates on 5/1 mortgages have also witnessed a slight drop compared to the previous week. Many sources suggest this drop has been the lowest throughout the year, making this a perfect time to get a home loan.

Each year in November, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announces new conforming lending limits that will be in effect for the upcoming year, giving prospective home buyers a reference on how much they can borrow in a conventional loan.

Home sales in the United States decreased in August as supply remained tight, but there is evidence that the spike in house prices and COVID-19 pandemic-fueled demand has likely peaked.

To help service members purchase their dream house during the pandemic era, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has made certain adjustments to the VA home loan program to streamline the application procedure and eligibility criteria.

According to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA’s) Builder Application Survey (BAS), the number of mortgages for newly constructed homes plunged 16.2% from September 2020.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced it would allow homeowners to request a VA home loan deferment for an additional year.