๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ What is a VA Loan?

A VA loan is a mortgage backed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, designed to help eligible veterans, active-duty service members, and certain military spouses purchase a home for personal use.

The VA guarantees a portion of the loan, allowing lenders to offer favorable terms with no mortgage insurance and often no down payment.


โœ… Key Benefits of VA Loans

  • No down payment required

  • No mortgage insurance

  • Competitive interest rates

  • Reduced closing costs

  • Assumable mortgage

  • No prepayment penalties

  • Support from VA if you face financial hardship


๐Ÿ” How to Check if You’re Eligible

To be eligible, you typically need to meet one of the following:

  • Served 90 days during wartime

  • Served 181 days during peacetime

  • 6+ years in the National Guard or Reserves

  • Be the spouse of a service member who died in the line of duty or from a service-related disability

๐Ÿ‘‰ To confirm your eligibility, youโ€™ll need a Certificate of Eligibility (COE), which you can:

  1. Apply for through your lender (they can pull it for you), or

  2. Request directly through the VA eBenefits portal at https://www.ebenefits.va.gov

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