How VA loans help veterans achieve the American dream

U.S. military veterans are eligible for a wide range of benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), with popular benefits ranging from healthcare to assistance funding higher education under the GI Bill, as well as VA home loans.VA home loans allow veterans, service members and eligible surviving spouses to become homeowners with benefits to help them afford home loans on more beneficial terms.The VA doesn't require a down payment for VA home loans – though lenders may require down payments from certain borrowers using the VA's guaranty. It also helps homebuyers obtain competitiv