VA Home Loan Ceiling Rises: Veterans Affairs raised the ceiling on no-down-payment home loans for veterans from $359,650 to $417,000, effective on Jan. 1. Officials say the new rate helps the VA “keep pace with rising home values.” You can get more information here.
The ongoing government shutdown has not slowed progress on the Joint Advanced Tactical Missile, a congressional official said, correcting a previous statement from lawmakers about the secretive program.

