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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 ...

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 ...

Active-duty military members are eligible for VA home loans after serving for 90 straight days (181 days during peacetime) without an interruption in service. You or your spouse and dependents have to ...

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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, ...