U.S. homeowners are sitting on a tremendous amount of equity due to the continuing real estate recovery. In fact, nearly $1 trillion in home equity was added to the market last year alone – that’s about $15,000 per homeowner, on average. If you’re looking to tap into that equity and you’re a veteran, a VA loan is the best way to take full advantage. Conventional loans will only lend up to 80 percent of your home’s total value, leaving tens of thousands of dollars or more locked up. However, … [Read more...]