VA Loan Overview: Benefits, Eligibility & How to Get Started

A VA loan is a home loan benefit for eligible service members, veterans, and surviving spouses, offering competitive rates, no down payment options, and limited closing costs.

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Why Choose a VA Loan?

VA loans offer unique benefits designed to make homeownership more accessible for the military community.

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  • No Down Payment Required*
  • No Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
  • Competitive Interest Rates
  • Limited Closing Costs
  • Flexible Credit Guidelines

* While VA loans generally allow eligible borrowers to purchase a home with no down payment, lender requirements and individual circumstances may vary.

How the VA Loan Process Works

Buying a home with a VA loan follows a straightforward process designed to help eligible borrowers move from application to closing with fewer barriers.

  1. Step 1

    Confirm eligibility

  2. Step 2

    Compare VA loan options

  3. Step 3

    Get preapproved

  4. Step 4

    Find a home

  5. Step 5

    Close with a VA-approved lender

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