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What troops and retirees need to know about the VA home loan in 2025
The Department of Veterans Affairs home loan program has been used by millions of service members and veterans since it took shape near the end of WWII.
Man who reportedly swindled veterans out of retirement and disability pay for 7 years fined $1
The amount “accounts for Corbett’s inability to pay more based on sworn financial statements that he provided to the Bureau and Corbett’s ongoing cooperation with the Bureau’s investigation."
By J.D. Simkins
This federal program wipes away disabled vets’ student debt. They’re defaulting on their loans anyway.
About 42,000 veterans had been contacted, and 7,700 had had their loans discharged, according to information provided by the Education Department this week, leading advocates to wonder whether there’s more the federal government can do to expand its the benefit’s reach.
By Natalie Gross
Could this government program wipe away all your student loan debt?
The Veterans Affairs Department and the Department of Education are working together to make it easier for you to apply to have your loans forgiven. Here are five things you need to know before applying.
By Mike Saunders, Veterans Education Success
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.
By David Piatek
Advocates launch $250K ad campaign to support protections for troops against predatory lenders
Ads are running in 17 publications over the next few days.
By Karen Jowers
Not just VA: 5 more state-run programs that help troops, veterans buy their new home
Need a little extra help to make the mortgage math work? A state-run program could be the solution.
By Kevin Lilley
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.
By Kevin Lilley
Vets could be hurt by proposed $13 billion cut to student loan relief
Students who are defrauded by their schools would have a harder time getting their federal loans erased under new rules proposed by the Trump administration Wednesday. The proposal drew applause from the for-profit industry but sharp criticism from advocacy groups that represent student borrowers, including veterans.
By Collin Binkley, Associated Press
The top VA loan counties: Did your neighborhood make this list?
The most popular places to buy (or refinance) with VA backing.
By Kevin Lilley
Here’s why some disabled vets could pay VA loan fees for the first time
The fees would be used to fund health benefits for "blue water" Vietnam veterans.
By Kevin Lilley