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A former journalist and author of “The Book on VA Loans: An Essential Guide to Maximizing Your Home Loan Benefits,” Chris Birk is also content development director for Veterans United.

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5 Ways to Make a Mortgage Move Faster
5 Ways to Make a Mortgage Move Faster
[UPDATE: Some offers mentioned below have expired and/or are no l... read more

December 20, 2013

Mortgages
5 Things Homebuyers Forget to Ask Their Lenders
5 Things Homebuyers Forget to Ask Their Lenders
Getting a mortgage can mean keeping track of a lot of moving part... read more

December 13, 2013

Mortgages
5 Signs You’re Ready to Be a Homeowner
5 Signs You’re Ready to Be a Homeowner
[UPDATE: Some offers mentioned below have expired and/or are no l... read more

November 26, 2013

Mortgages
Is There a Best Time to Buy a Home?
Is There a Best Time to Buy a Home?
[UPDATE: Some offers mentioned below have expired and/or are no l... read more

November 14, 2013

Mortgages
Your Spouse's Credit Could Hurt Your Chances of Buying a Home
Your Spouse’s Credit Could Hurt Your Chance of Buying a Home
My wife was entering her third and final year of law school when ... read more

October 15, 2013

Mortgages
The Hardest and Easiest Home Loans to Get
The Hardest & Easiest Home Loans to Get
It seems the Great Thaw may be upon us. Credit score requirements... read more

October 8, 2013

Mortgages