What Benefits Do You Have As A Veteran?

By Darrel Jefferson


For families and individuals currently serving or who have served in the military, VA loans have been made available to them to help them purchase homes. In some cases widowed spouses who have not remarried are also eligible for these loans. Let's outline the qualification requirements for these individuals and single parent families.

In 1944, the Servicemen's Readjustment Act (informally known as the G.I. Bill) was passed by Congress, which provided eligible veterans with a wide array of benefits. Many of the perks included in the Act was the ability for veterans to apply for low-cost housing and business loans, and educational stipends, thereby encouraging them to return home and return to work or school, and get back into civilian life as seamlessly as possible.

There are several ways in which a family or an individual who is buying their home for the first time can ensure that they can mitigate their stress while still finding the home that is perfect for them. One of the first ways is to thoughtfully consider what type of home would best suit their needs and what type of home they should be looking to purchase.

Finding a home that suits a person's or a family's needs is not about how much the home costs, as that will come later. Rather, finding a home, or narrowing the selection of available homes, according to one's needs means looking for the type of home that would be the best fit.

Under the new act, the requirements for qualification are as follows. Widows applying must have survived their spouse who must have died in service or passed away from a service-related disability.

Another important benefit that comes with being a veteran is the ability to take advantage of loans guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA loans).

Provided that a widow or widower of a veteran qualifies under the requirements outlined above, VA Loans can be provided to them through an approved lender and will be backed by the government and include benefits like eliminating VA home loan funding fees, allowing the applicant to pay zero down on loans to $417,000 or more depending on the area, no penalties for early payoff, competitively low interest rates, and the option to refinance up to 100% of the appraised value of the home.

Regardless of the situation, qualified individuals seeking to purchase a home should seriously consider what the VA loan has to offer. These loans provide some of the most flexible and lenient rules and requirements, allowing individuals with low incomes to easily afford a comfortable space for their families.

But first time home buyers should remember, there are several programs, such as the VA home loan program available to returning veterans, which make homeownership a reality for those who may not otherwise be able to afford a new home. By investigating the options available to a person and by knowing what to look for in a home ahead of time, the first time home buyer will be able to make a good decision on their first home.




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