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Your VA home loan benefit: a practical starting guide
Understand what the benefit does, what it does not do, and how to prepare for a home purchase.
Read articleTHE HOMEBUYING FIELD GUIDE
Take a closer look at your benefit, your budget, and the people who will help you buy.
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Understand what the benefit does, what it does not do, and how to prepare for a home purchase.
Read articleEligibility
A clear path for veterans, active-duty members, Guard, Reserve, and eligible surviving spouses.
Read articleCosts & planning
Separate the down payment from closing costs, prepaid expenses, and the money you need after moving.
Read articleFunding fee
How the fee affects your loan, why exemption verification matters, and questions to take to your lender.
Read articleBuying a home
Understand the different jobs of an appraiser and an inspector, and prepare for property issues before deadlines.
Read articleYour homebuying team
Interview questions that reveal useful experience, communication habits, and local knowledge.
Read articleYOUR NEXT CHAPTER
Tell us where you want to buy. We’ll look for a VA-experienced agent who fits your needs, with a fellow veteran whenever available.