The share of mortgaged home sales using VA loans shot up this August, as veterans leveraged the market's shift toward buyers.

Joshua Rodriguez is a personal finance and investing writer with a passion for his craft. When he's not working, he enjoys time with his wife, two kids and two dogs. Are you thinking about purchasing ...

Joshua Rodriguez is a personal finance and investing writer with a passion for his craft. When he's not working, he enjoys time with his wife, two kids and two dogs. It's exciting to purchase a second ...

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers veterans and active-duty military members a number of benefits, including VA home loans. When you use this benefit, the home must be your ...

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While year-over-year numbers are strong, monthly growth is minimal. The bright spot in the mortgage industry continues to be new home purchases. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder ...

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June's applications declined 5% from May The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged close to 6.8%. The average loan size for new homes decreased from $403,581 in May to $400,281 in June. The housing ...

Decide whether a home equity loan or line of credit is best suited for your financial goals Written By Written by Staff Senior Editor, Buy Side Miranda Marquit is a staff senior personal finance ...

Your funds will be disbursed in chunks—called draws—as your home’s build progresses Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Aly J. Yale is a contributor at Buy Side and an expert on real estate, ...