The share of mortgaged home sales using VA loans shot up this August, as veterans leveraged the market's shift toward buyers.

Editor's note: The original version of this article contained incorrect information. Veterans who obtain VA home loans now have the option to pay broker commission ...

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 ...

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 ...

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers veterans and active-duty military members a number of benefits, including VA home loans. When you use this benefit, the home must be your ...