Do you want to renovate your home or complete much-needed repairs but don’t have the cash on hand? If you qualify for VA benefits, a VA home improvement loan is worth considering, as it comes with ...

Having lived in several states, owning primary residences and investment properties, Josh Patoka uses his experience using mortgages and HELOCs to help first-time home buyers and home owners find the ...

What is a VA renovation loan? A VA renovation loan is a type of VA home loan that finances both a home purchase and home improvements and repairs. You can also use one to refinance and fix up your ...

It’s no secret that desirable for-sale homes have been in short supply, and it’s become more popular to buy —- or stay put in — properties that require work to make the grade. Fortunately, if you’re ...

You’re a service member or veteran eager to purchase a home. But you’re on a tight budget and likely will need to buy a diamond-in-the-rough property you can rehab. Where can you turn for financing?

Aly J. Yale is a contributor at Buy Side and an expert on real estate, mortgages, investing and home renovations. Of the many varieties of mortgage loans out there, the VA loan—a type of mortgage ...

If you’re eligible for a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) home loan and you’re willing to buy a fixer-upper, a VA alteration and repair loan can provide the necessary financing to purchase the ...

A VA rehab loan allows you to buy and renovate a house with one loan using your VA benefit. Many mortgage lenders offer VA loans, but not all offer VA renovation loans. You can only use a VA rehab ...