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Inspector General Finds VA Overcharged Disabled Vets on Home Loans

Thousands of veterans are owed refunds, the IG says.

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Using Part Time or Overtime Income for a VA Loan

There are times when part time or overtime can't be used to help a veteran buy and finance a home with a VA loan.

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Benefits of a VA Loan in Today's Market

With mortgage rates continuing to hover at all-time lows and many homes selling at discounted prices, here's a run-down of ho...

A father holds his son on the flightine at the 179th Airlift Wing in Mansfield, Ohio, on June 20, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo/Christi Richter)

10 Father's Day Gift Ideas and Military Discounts

Here are some ideas to celebrate Father's Day with great military discounts.

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VA Now Notifying Vets Directly of Home Loan Funding Fee Exemption

The move means more eligible veterans should be able to avoid paying the fee.

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VA Loan Fees

Generally, all veterans using the VA Home Loan Guaranty benefit must pay a funding fee

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IRRRL Facts for Veterans

IRRRL stands for Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing Loan,also known as a "Streamline" or a "VA to VA" loan.

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4 Big Secrets for Military Homebuyers

Don't let the unknowns of buying a home scare you off.

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6 Tips for Buying a Home While Deployed

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6 Tips to Win a Bidding War When Buying a Home

Although a bidding war sounds like an aggressive shouting match, it actually looks more like a calmer, slower, quieter auctio...

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His Suicide Note Was a Message to the Navy. The Way He Died Was the Exclamation Point

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Navy Vice Admiral, Former Head of 5th Fleet, Died by Suicide in Bahrain

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This C-17 Crew Broke Diplomatic Protocol to Save a Life. Now They’re Up for Awards

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