With a VA loan, you may also be eligible for a Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC). The MCC is issued on the state level that allows you to claim a tax credit for a portion of the mortgage interest ...

Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today announced that it has commenced a fixed-price cash tender offer (the “Offer”) for the purchase of any and all of the STACR ® (Structured Agency Credit Risk) Notes ...

Before buying a home, you’ll need to know how much house you can afford. Your budget is determined by many factors, but the ...

MBA data shows that the spread between FHA and conventional delinquency rates reached 841 basis points, while the VA and ...

We picked Flagstar Bank Mortgage as a low-credit option for VA borrowers with a credit score of 580 or more. In comparison, many VA lenders require a score of 600 or higher. We also like Flagstar ...

Though the VA doesn't set a minimum credit score for borrowers, many lenders require VA mortgage borrowers to have a minimum credit score of 620. Some lenders may allow lower scores. You'll also ...

Explore current VA refinance rates, understand the benefits of refinancing, and find out if refinancing your VA mortgage is a good idea right now.

In order to obtain a VA home loan, you must first get a VA Home Loan Certificate of Eligibility (COE). This certificate is issued only through the Veterans Administration. Veterans, active duty ...

If you already have a VA home loan, see if you can exchange it for one with lower payments or a fixed interest rate. If you want to access the equity in your home to pay off debt, pay for college ...

Here's how to get your finances in order before you start the mortgage process. Pay down debt Not only can debt hurt your credit score ... government-backed VA and USDA loans require nothing ...