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Straight answers about VA loans

Written by VA loan specialists who close these loans every week. Pick your base, your benefit or your question.

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Buying near your base, or in your town

Look up the 2026 BAH for any ZIP code

VA loans near Camp PendletonBAH, neighborhoods and local costs.VA loans near MCAS MiramarBAH, neighborhoods and local costs.VA loans near Naval Base San Diego & CoronadoBAH, neighborhoods and local costs.VA loans near March ARBBAH, neighborhoods and local costs.VA loans near Twentynine PalmsBAH, neighborhoods and local costs.VA loans near Edwards AFBBAH, neighborhoods and local costs.VA loans near Fort IrwinBAH, neighborhoods and local costs.VA loans near Temecula & MurrietaBAH, neighborhoods and local costs.
Veteran benefits

Your other benefits, step by step

How to apply for the GI BillStep-by-step guideTransfer your GI Bill to familyStep-by-step guideHow to file a VA disability claimStep-by-step guideGet your VA home loan COEStep-by-step guideCalVet College Fee WaiverStep-by-step guideFile Form BOE-261-G (property tax exemption)Step-by-step guide
By question

VA loan questions, answered

VA funding fee 2026Read the guideVA loan limits & entitlementRead the guideVA residual income chartRead the guideUsing BAH to qualifyRead the guideBuying on PCS ordersRead the guideKeep your VA home as a rentalRead the guideVA loan with 100% disabilityRead the guideVA loan after bankruptcyRead the guideVA IRRRL & cash-out refiRead the guideGuard & Reserve eligibilityRead the guideSurviving spouse benefitsRead the guideNew CA property tax exemption (SB 296)Read the guideCA disabled veteran property tax exemptionRead the guide