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Bill would ease federal loan forgiveness process for troops, vets
Critics say defense and education officials need more coordination to improve the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
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
Not just VA: More state-run programs that could help you land your dream home
From down payment assistance to a lower interest rate, it pays to check out your state's veteran-centric home-buying programs.
By Kevin Lilley
Feds restrict 2 more lenders in fight against VA ‘loan churn’
The move could make it harder for the lenders to compete for VA-backed refinancing.
By Karen Jowers
Here’s how new VA lender rules will help protect troops and veterans
Loans that don't follow the guidelines won't be eligible for VA backing.
By Karen Jowers