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Using a VA loan? Here are 7 questions to ask your lender
A National Guard member in the loan business tells future VA loan users how to 'interview' their lender.
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VA Loan Center
Here’s why House lawmakers want to raise VA loan refinance rates ... and by how much
Another new VA benefit could be funded by increased VA loan costs.
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Have a VA loan? You can’t be charged these fees at closing
Lenders can't charge VA-backed borrowers for certain costs.
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Ready for a new VA loan? Here are the only 4 ways to restore your entitlement
Be sure you're eligible for that next VA loan.
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VA-backed cash-out refinancing: 7 things to know
Could a Cash-Out Refinance Loan ease some financial difficulties? Get the basics.
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VA supplemental loan: Who’s eligible, how it works ... and what it covers
This VA-backed product could help cover some much-needed home improvements ... but not all of them.
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IRRRL 101: How to use VA’s refinancing program
Put down those 'Refinance Now!' mailers and find out whether you're eligible.
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Know your benefit: VA reminds lenders to avoid unauthorized lending fees
VA says some lenders are offering cash advances that go against regulations.
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VA loans and new construction: When, and how, it can work
Want to build your dream home with VA's help? You may have some work ahead of you.
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Caught in the ‘churn’? Take these steps to limit your loan-related solicitations
New borrowers have ways to stop the flow of refinancing offers.
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How VA’s energy-efficiency program could save you cash on home repairs, utility bills
Save energy, save the planet ... and get cash for home repairs.
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