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VA Home Loan benefit

Army National Guard benefit

What you need to know

Serving in the National Guard may make you eligible for VA home loan benefits that help make buying or refinancing a home more affordable. This benefit can remove common barriers to homeownership and help you keep more money in your pocket.

What you need to know

VA home loans are offered through private lenders and backed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The VA guarantee offers access to favorable loan terms for eligible Guard members with six or more years of service or >90 days of continuous federal active-duty service.

Unlike many civilian loans, VA home loans often:

Buying a home is a big decision. VA home loan benefits can help you buy sooner, refinance more confidently or keep more savings available for other priorities. For many Guard members, this benefit makes homeownership possible earlier than expected.

A lender or the VA can help confirm your eligibility.

Programs and benefits are subject to change. A recruiter can provide the most up-to-date information.

Verify current terms. Programs, amounts, eligibility and service requirements can change. Dynamic values require an authorized review date before publication.

Source: Army National Guard VA Home Loan page

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