It will all end in flames

Oct 28 from https://themarkup.org/

Bill Would Force V.A. to Overhaul Suicide Prevention Algorithm That Favors White Men – The Markup

Lori Archiquette, who served in the U.S. Army, and members of the Native American Women Warriors present the colors at the National Native American Veterans Memorial, in Washington D.C., on July 1, 2024. The legislation would require the agency to incorporate factors linked to elevated suicide risk among women veterans into its AI program By Aaron Glantz The Department of Veterans Affairs...

Continue Reading on https://themarkup.org/

Aug 11 from https://www.cnbc.com/technology/

What's the difference between a VA loan and a USDA loan?

What is a VA loan? Guaranteed by the Department of Veteran Affairs, VA loans are zero-down mortgages available to active service members, veterans and some surviving spouses. Because they're backed by the government, they usually have lower interest rates than conventional mortgages and do not require private mortgage insurance. The VA doesn't set credit or income requirements, so lenders...

Continue Reading on https://www.cnbc.com/technology/

Jun 30 from https://www.cnbc.com/technology/

Best mortgage lenders for low and no down payments in 2025

Saving up for a down payment is no easy feat: According to Bankrate's 2025 Home Affordability Report, more than half of hopeful homebuyers cite down payments and closing costs as a "very significant obstacle" to homeownership. But there are options for borrowers with little (or even nothing) to put down, from community mortgages to government-backed options like USDA and VA loans. CNBC Select...

Continue Reading on https://www.cnbc.com/technology/

Opposing views

Other publications have chosen to cover this issue differently...

Elsewhere

  1. Substack