David Gregory is an editor with more than a decade of experience in the financial services industry. Before that, he worked as a child and family therapist until he made the decision to move abroad ...

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you will ever make, and choosing the right type of mortgage can make all the difference. For many buyers, the choice often comes down to a VA ...

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We might earn a commission if you make a purchase through one of the links. The McClatchy Commerce Content team, which is independent from our newsroom, oversees this content. VA loans are one of the ...

You can have multiple VA loans throughout your life, but only in certain situations, such as selling your current home and buying a new one or refinancing your existing VA loan. VA loan entitlement is ...

In an election year it’s all too easy to forget that Veteran’s Day is November 11, even though all federal offices and banks will be closed. The holiday was made official in 1954, having previously ...

VA mortgages are available to veterans and service members to help make purchasing or refinancing a home easier and more affordable. These loans are backed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs ...

A first mortgage is the initial loan a buyer takes to purchase a property. The loan is in the first position, meaning that if ...

VA loans are zero-down mortgages for active service members and veterans that are insured by the Department of Veterans Affairs and funded by private lenders. Created in 1944, the VA loan program has ...

Aliss Higham is a Newsweek reporter based in Glasgow, Scotland. Her focus is reporting on Social Security, other government benefits and personal finance. She has previously extensively covered U.S.

If you’re looking to buy land to design and build your dream home, a Department of Veterans Affairs loan with no down payment might make this idea even more appealing. But you need to be ready to ...