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Can I Use My VA Loan Benefit After I Separate From Service?

Homeownership is expensive, and it’s been particularly difficult for people to attain lately. Home prices took a jump in the early 2020s, and mortgage rates went up right along with them. For most Americans, the days of buying a house in your early 20s are long gone. In fact, the National Association of Realtors reports that the median age of a first-time homebuyer today is 40. 

Kacie Goff

Kacie Goff

Mortgage & Real Estate Writer

Kacie Goff is a mortgage and real estate writer whose work has appeared in Bankrate, NerdWallet, and CNET. She specializes in VA home loans and helping borrowers navigate the mortgage process.

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Jimmy King

Jimmy King

Co-Founder of BankingBridge

Jimmy King is the Co-Founder of BankingBridge and has more than 20 years of experience in the mortgage industry. He specializes in mortgage pricing, capital markets technology, and helping bring greater rate transparency to consumers.

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Best Mortgage Loans for First-Time Military Homebuyers

Serving in the military comes with a lot of benefits. That includes access to mortgages backed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). If you serve for long enough, you can get a loan that the VA guarantees. That lowers risk for the lender, which translates into major perks for you. 

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VA Jumbo vs Conventional Jumbo Loans

Your dream house might be pretty expensive. If you have the means to pay back the mortgage for that home, it could be on the table for you. But you should be aware that borrowing a larger sum can come with some extra strings, and extra costs. 

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