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Mortgage rates reach 7-year high, with VA loans along for the ride
Just in time for the busiest house-buying season, rates are at levels not seen since 2011.
By Kevin Lilley
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Why your credit score matters ... and how troops, veterans and families can up their numbers
Paying your bills on time is a big part of the battle, but it's not the only step.
By Karen Jowers
Report: Average VA loan-closing times fall slightly, remain the longest
Last Month, VA purchase loans took four days longer to close, on average, than conventional loans.
By Kevin Lilley