VA Articles

Mortgage Basics

Start Smart: Your Plain-English Guide to Mortgage Terms, Processes, and Confidence.

Home Ownership

Master Your Home: Essential Tips and Expert Guidance for Every Homeowner's Journey.

Refinance

Refinance Smarter: Discover How to Save Big or Unlock Cash From Your Home's Value.

Home Equity

Leverage Your Wealth: Strategies for Building, Accessing, and Maximizing Your Home Equity.

Loan Types

Stay Ahead of the Curve: Expert Analysis on Loan Types, Rates, and Market Trends.

VA Loan Requirements: Who Qualifies and What You’ll Need

For many who have served our country, the path to homeownership is paved with a significant benefit: the VA home loan. Learn who qualifies and what documentation you need.

March 26, 2026

VA Loan Requirements: Who Qualifies and What You’ll Need

For many who have served our country, the path to homeownership is paved with a significant benefit: the VA home loan. Learn who qualifies and what documentation you need.

March 26, 2026

First-Time Homebuyer Loans: Your Guide to Getting Started

Ready to buy your first home? Discover loan options and expert guidance to help you get the keys and start your next chapter with confidence.

January 20, 2026

Types of Loans for Homeowners and Prospective Buyers

A breakdown of the most common home loans to help you find the one that’s right for you.

September 12, 2024

What Is Streamline Refinancing?

Looking to lower monthly payments or move out of an adjustable-rate mortgage? Learn about streamline refinancing and how it makes loan approval easier.

August 12, 2024

Guide to VA Loans: How They Work and Who Qualifies

Learn about VA loans, eligibility criteria, and the benefits they offer. Find out how Pennymac can help you with your VA loan needs. Contact us today.

July 2, 2024

Everything You Need to Know About the VA Funding Fee

The 2022 VA funding fee ranges from .5% to 3.6%. Learn more about this one-time fee at Pennymac.com.

October 12, 2022

10 VA Loan Benefits You Need to Know in 2020

VA loans offer amazing advantages and benefits beyond down payments — learn how they can help you buy or refinance your home easily, with great savings.

September 2, 2020