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 U.S. military is maintaining a beefed-up presence in the Middle East, including fighters and air defense assets, following the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities June 22 and subsequent retaliation by the Iranians against Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.