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VETERAN BENEFITS

The Complete Guide to VA Home Loans

No down payment. No PMI. Competitive rates. Your earned benefit, explained.

24M+

Veterans Eligible

$0

Down Payment

#1

Mortgage Benefit

Why Choose a VA Loan?

$0 Down Payment

Finance 100% of your home — no cash upfront required.

No PMI

Skip the private mortgage insurance that adds hundreds to other loans.

Lower Rates

VA-backed loans consistently beat conventional mortgage rates.

Flexible Credit

More lenient credit requirements because the VA guarantees the loan.

Reusable Benefit

Pay off one VA loan and your entitlement is restored for the next.

No Prepayment Penalty

Pay extra or pay it off early — no fees, ever.

Compare Today's VA Mortgage Rates

No down payment. No PMI. Competitive rates. VA loans are one of the most powerful home-buying benefits available to veterans and service members.

Who Qualifies?

VA loan eligibility is based on service history and discharge status:

Active Duty Veterans

90+ days wartime or 181+ days peacetime

National Guard / Reserves

6 years of service or 90 days active duty (Title 10)

Currently Serving

90+ continuous days of active duty

Surviving Spouses

Unremarried spouse of veteran who died in or from service

Discharge must be other than dishonorable. Verify at va.gov

Get Your Certificate of Eligibility

1
Online via eBenefitsFastest — many COEs issued instantly.
2
Through Your LenderVA-approved lenders pull COEs via WebLGY.
3
By Mail (VA Form 26-1880)Paper option for complex cases.

Not Sure if You Qualify?

Answer 10 questions to see which VA benefits you're eligible for — including home loans.

Take the Quiz
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