Military Real Estate - Tips, Insights and VA Loan Information

Generation Z and Millennial VA Homebuyers

Top 35 Cities for Millennial & Generation Z Veteran Homebuyers

Published on October 17, 2019

Younger veterans and service members are fueling the growth of VA purchase loans nationwide. These 35 cities saw the biggest bump in Millennial and Gen Z buyers in Fiscal Year 2019.

5 Tips for a Great Virtual Home Tour

Published on April 30, 2020

Virtual tours are more critical than ever with open houses and in-person home tours on hold across much of the country because of the coronavirus. Here are five tips to help VA buyers get the most from remote showings during this unprecedented homebuying season.

VA Loans and Credit Score Minimums: What All Buyers Need to Know

Updated on March 25, 2020

Most lenders are guided by credit score minimums. For VA home loans, VA lenders often look for a score of 660 or higher, but potential VA borrowers with low credit may still be able to obtain a VA loan. Check out this list of credit score requirements for VA loans, FHA loans, USDA loans and conventional loans.

VA Loans & Hawaii Water Catchment Systems

Published on February 7, 2020

Rainwater catchment systems are typically a no-go with the VA loan. However, in Hawaii, these systems are common and may meet the VA's appraisal guidelines.

10 Most Affordable Places for Veterans to live in 2020

Published on January 28, 2020

Numerous cities in America offer a high quality of life, but sometimes those cities are not always the most affordable for veterans looking to utilize their VA home loan benefit. Finding a balance between affordability and economic wellness is an important whether you’re a young professional fresh out of college, or a service member looking to relocate.

Published on December 27, 2019

Thinking of a VA Refinance? Don't lollygag. Historically low rates won't be around forever. Learn how to obtain a VA Refinance loan before rates climb.

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Is a VA Loan Cheaper Than Other Loan Options?

Updated on December 27, 2019

Is a VA loan cheaper than other loans? With lots of low-cost perks, VA loans have a good shot at being the cheapest way to buy a home.

Best Cities for Veterans to Live [Study + Statistics & Facts]

Updated on October 23, 2019

Transitioning back into civilian life can be a daunting final mission for Veterans and military families. Veterans United Home Loans created this list of Veteran-friendly cities to help our nation’s military community find a place to call home with the help of a zero down VA home loan.

Updated on October 11, 2019

VA buyers can appeal a low VA appraisal either through the Tidewater Initiative or after the appraisal is submitted via a Reconsideration of Value process.

Published on August 6, 2019

The VA loan program generates billions of dollars in economic value for military families, communities and U.S. GDP every year. This groundbreaking study shows how recent and future increases to the program’s guaranty fee will harm all three.