Breaking News for Veterans Now Feeds Directly to Top VA Specialty Lender Site

For top stories on VA home loans, go to www.DirectVAloans.com.

2011-04-13

SALT LAKE CITY, UT, April 13, 2011 (Press-News.org) iFreedom Direct, a national VA specialty lender, has added a veterans news page to its website, www.directvaloans.com. Military members can read top stories related to VA benefits, housing and finance in one reliable, convenient location.

The veterans news section offers readers original stories relevant to those military members who are interested in staying up to date on their benefits and the VA home loan program. The articles are published daily and can help veterans stay informed with the latest trends and policies pertaining to their benefits.

Many military families are hungry for news that affects their benefits and their military lifestyles. The launch of iFreedom Direct's news section is representative of the company's commitment to helping military members obtain news and information about VA loans and related topics.

iFreedom Direct is a top-ranked VA lender providing the country's military affiliated with federally-backed mortgages through the VA Home Loan Guaranty Program. The company is a leading provider of educational content regarding VA loans, and its VA home loan professionals are available during business hours to answer questions for potential borrowers.

With its fresh news page, iFreedom seeks to target millions of veterans who may or may not know about the recent happenings affecting VA benefits and home loan entitlements. A 2008 report from the VA revealed that of the 23.8 million U.S. active and retired military members, only ten percent had taken advantage of their VA home loan benefits. The veterans' loan program is available to most servicepersons.

The majority of VA loans can be obtained with zero money down. In addition to no cash down, the VA Loan Guaranty Program includes other attractive features like no private mortgage insurance (PMI), no prepayment penalties and competitive interest rates. Veterans' mortgages are available only to retired and active duty military personnel. U.S. Military, Reserves and National Guard members are eligible for special privileges earned through their dedication and service to our country. Also, certain surviving spouses are eligible for VA loans.

The majority of iFreedom's mortgage product is VA loans, ranking the company among the nation's highest-volume VA lenders. The company funds VA mortgages in nearly every U.S. state. iFreedom Direct's loan professionals can assist veterans and active military personnel with all VA loan products including purchase loans, streamline refinance and cash-out refinance for debt consolidation and home improvements.

iFreedom Direct's Marketing Director, Rich Warner, says, "We as a team are excited about the news page and hope it provides our country's military members with the information they are looking for. Reaching out with news about veterans' benefits may help them better understand their options."

To learn more about how to obtain a VA mortgage from iFreedom Direct, visit www.directvaloans.com.

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