How VA Loans Can Help Make Homeownership Dreams Come True

<article class="post-845057 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry" id="post-845057"><span class="entry-date">November 9, 2023</span><div class="entry-header center-block text-center"><h1 class="entry-title">How VA Loans Can Help Make Homeownership Dreams Come True</h1><div class="shareBlock"><div class="shareTitle">Share</div><div class="shareIcons"><a aria-label="Twitter Share Link" class="twitter solid display-inline-block" data-tracking="Post,Social Post Link Clicked,Twitter" href="http://twitter.com/share?text=How+VA+Loans+Can+Help+Make+Homeownership+Dreams+Come+True&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fgilliggroup.com%2Fblog%2Fhow-va-loans-can-help-make-homeownership-dreams-come-true%2F" target="_blank"><span class="force-hidden">Twitter</span></a>
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<p>For more than 79 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have helped millions of veterans <a href="https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/2023/10/25/invest-in-yourself-by-owning-a-home/?a=712984-fa409495d5d70154d03a25e81e9540e2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">buy</a> their own homes. If you or someone you care about has served in the military, it’s essential to learn about this program and its advantages.</p>
<p>Here are some important things to know about VA loans before you <a href="https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/2023/10/13/the-difference-between-renting-and-buying-a-home-infographic/?a=712984-fa409495d5d70154d03a25e81e9540e2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">buy a home</a>.</p>
<h4><strong>The Many Advantages of VA Home Loans</strong></h4>
<p>VA home loans provide a pathway to homeownership for those who have served our nation, and they’re a great benefit for buyers who qualify. According to the <a href="https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/home-loans/loan-types/purchase-loan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Department of Veteran Affairs</em></a>:</p>
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<li><strong>Options for No Down Payment:</strong> Qualified borrowers can often purchase a home with no down payment. That’s a huge weight lifted when you’re trying to save for a home.</li>
<li><strong>Limited Closing Costs:</strong> There are limits on the types of closing costs you pay when you qualify for a VA home loan. So, more money stays in your pocket when it’s time to seal the deal.</li>
<li><strong>Don’t Require Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI): </strong>Many other loans with down payments under 20% require PMI. VA loans do not, which means veterans can save on their monthly housing costs.</li>
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<p>A recent article from <a href="https://www.veteransunited.com/valoans/10-things-many-borrowers-dont-know-about-va-loans/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Veterans United</em></a> sums up just how impactful this loan option can be:</p>
<blockquote><p><em>“For the vast majority of military borrowers, </em><strong><em>VA loans represent the most powerful lending program on the market</em></strong><em>. These flexible, $0-down payment mortgages have helped more than 24 million service members become homeowners since 1944.”</em></p></blockquote>
<h3>Bottom Line</h3>
<p><a href="https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/2023/10/06/how-homeowner-net-worth-grows-with-time-infographic/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Owning a home</a> is the American Dream. Veterans sacrifice a lot to protect our country, and one way we can show our appreciation is by making sure they know all the benefits of VA home loans. <strong><em>Thank you for your service.</em></strong></p>
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