The Vietnam War began more than 60 years ago when the United States joined forces with South Vietnam against North Vietnam and its allies in order to stop the expansion of communism. Through this long (20 years) and controversial war, over 3 million people were killed, which included about 58,000...
On September 18, 1947, the United States Air Force became its own branch, completely separate from the Army and Navy who previously shared aviation responsibilities. The National Security Act of 1947 established this branch as its own, and to this day, the Air Force is the youngest military branch at...
The M4 Carbine has been used by the military in countless conflicts over the span of more than 2 decades. It is a favorite of the U.S. Army and other branches of the armed forces. Even though there are many critics of the M4, many others swear that this rifle...
Purchasing a home can sometimes be a long process involving a lot of paperwork and going over fine details, but when you hear the words “clear to close,” you know you’re in the home stretch. But what is a clear to close? A clear to close, sometimes referred to as...
The United States Navy is a proud military force, one of seven US uniformed services, and the strongest, most advanced navy in the world. The US Navy is also the largest in the world, both when it comes to battle fleet weight and the number of aircraft carriers. But when...
Are you considering building your own home? Despite what many people may think, it is possible to build your home and finance it with a VA loan. However, the difficult part is finding a lender to fund that loan. The Department of Veterans Affairs guarantees (or insures) VA loans, and...
Are you planning on buying a house? Is it your first? You likely have many questions about the entire process, but the biggest may be how much money do I need to buy a house? There are many costs to consider when calculating how much money you need to buy...
A huge question that many of our borrowers have is what different types of VA loans are available? Many don’t realize that there is more than just one type, but in fact, there are 5. These types include purchase, construction, cash out, IRRRL, and EEM. Here at Low VA Rates,...
Military spouses have a huge burden placed on them. Whether you are the one serving abroad or the one at home in the States, being away from your loved one for weeks, months, or even years at a time can be one of the most difficult things you ever do....
The Army rangers are one of the most elite U.S. military groups. The term “ranger” has been used in a military context since the 1600s, but the Army rangers as we know them today were officially created and activated in 1942, during WWII. But what does it take to become...
When it comes to refinancing, timing is everything. Okay, maybe not everything, but it is a huge factor. For example, if you refinance before you have enough funds to adequately cover a second round of closing costs plus your other bills, then you could be putting yourself in a worse...
Any home you purchase or sell is going to need an appraisal to determine how much it is worth. But what happens if your loan takes longer to process than you expect? When several months go by and the market changes, it’s important to ask the question – how long...