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Republicans Revise Mortgage Fee Proposal for Veterans

2/10/2026

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The Republican proposal to raise mortgage fees for service members and veterans is revised after opposition.
The plan would fund benefits for families of deceased service members and severely disabled veterans by higher costs.
In the updated plan, refinancings would cost 1.4% (up from 0.5%).
First-time buyers’ VA loan fees stay unchanged.
Eligibility would expand to more National Guard and Reserve members.

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Story summary

The Republican proposal to raise mortgage fees for service members and veterans is revised after opposition.
The plan would fund benefits for families of deceased service members and severely disabled veterans by higher costs.
In the updated plan, refinancings would cost 1.4% (up from 0.5%).
First-time buyers’ VA loan fees stay unchanged.
Eligibility would expand to more National Guard and Reserve members.