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VA Loan Benefits for Veterans and Their Families

A VA home loan can offer powerful benefits designed to help veterans, active-duty service members, or surviving spouses build financial security and home ownership stability. One of the biggest advantages of a VA home loan is that no down payment is required, so a home may be purchased without the need to save tens of thousands of dollars upfront. VA home loans also do not require private mortgage insurance (PMI) - a savings that can amount to hundreds per month compared to conventional loans. Certain closing costs are limited and the VA allows sellers to cover closing costs, helping to further reduce out-of-pocket expenses. VA loans are backed by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs therefore, lenders can offer competitive interest rates.


These benefits are not just for first-time buyers. VA loan benefits may be used multiple times and there is a streamlined refinance option for those who already have one. VA loans are a powerful tool to help veterans and their families achieve long-term housing and financial stability. Do not leave this benefit untapped!



Dark Guardian lists many additional resources for military families and veterans at https://www.darkguardian.org/resources.

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