SF real estatefromwww.housingwire.com2 days agoForeclosure auctions rise in Q1 after VA moratorium expiresVA-backed loans saw auction volume more than double after moratorium expiration; economic uncertainty weakening demand for auctions overall.
US newsfromwww.npr.org1 month agoA VA rescue effort saved 15,000 veterans' homes. Some in Congress want to scrap itThe VA loan program is crucial for veterans like Kevin and Jenny Conlon, enabling homeownership without a down payment.
SF real estatefromwww.housingwire.com1 month agoLoan officers are seeing an uptick in FHA, VA demandGovernment loan demand is increasing due to lower mortgage rates.FHA loans are preferred by first-time buyers with lower credit scores.Certain geographic areas show higher concentrations of government loans.
fromwww.housingwire.com2 months agoReal estateMore homebuyers seek affordability through government loansFHA and VA loans are increasingly popular due to rising affordability challenges for first-time buyers.Government-backed loans represented 34% of home purchases in 2024, the highest since late 2020.
fromwww.housingwire.com7 months agoBusinessloanDepot hires military advocate Bryan BergjansloanDepot aims to enhance its VA lending capabilities with the hiring of military advocate Bryan Bergjans.