{"id":834,"date":"2026-08-06T13:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thirstier.news\/?p=834"},"modified":"2026-08-06T13:30:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T13:30:00","slug":"national-financial-awareness-day-preparing-for-homeownership-with-your-va-home-loan-benefit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itsveterans.com\/?p=834","title":{"rendered":"National Financial Awareness Day: Preparing for homeownership with your VA home loan benefit\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:64px;--awb-padding-top-medium:32px;--awb-padding-top-small:18px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1456px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 )\">\n<article class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:1rem;--awb-padding-right:1rem;--awb-padding-bottom:1rem;--awb-padding-left:1rem;--awb-padding-right-medium:4%;--awb-padding-left-medium:4%;--awb-padding-right-small:4%;--awb-padding-left-small:4%;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:56%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.4285714285714%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.4285714285714%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:1;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:1;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-content-tb fusion-content-tb-1 prose\" style=\"--awb-font-size:1.125rem;--awb-line-height:1.5;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style)\">\n<p>In preparation for\u00a0National Financial Awareness Day\u00a0on\u00a0August 14,\u00a0now is\u00a0a great time\u00a0to take a closer look at\u00a0your\u00a0financial health\u00a0so you can\u00a0make informed decisions about\u00a0your\u00a0future.\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>For Veterans,\u00a0service members and eligible survivors, financial readiness and homeownership often go\u00a0hand-in-hand. We\u2019ll publish\u00a0a short series of stories\u00a0throughout\u00a0August focused\u00a0on this topic. This, the first story, focuses\u00a0on preparing for homeownership.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preparation\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>The VA\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.benefits.va.gov\/homeloans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Home Loan Program<\/a>\u00a0has helped millions achieve the dream of homeownership.\u00a0But the best outcomes\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0start at\u00a0closing, they\u00a0begin\u00a0months\u00a0or even\u00a0years\u00a0earlier,\u00a0with financial preparation.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0considering using your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/?s=home+loan\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/?s=home+loan\">VA home loan benefit<\/a>,\u00a0here\u2019s\u00a0how to make sure\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0financially ready to buy a new home.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Know\u00a0your\u00a0credit and\u00a0strengthen\u00a0your\u00a0position<\/h2>\n<p>Your credit profile plays a key role in your homebuying journey. Even though VA home loans are designed to be flexible, lenders\u00a0use\u00a0your credit history to assess risk.\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>Your credit score is a three-digit number, ranging from 300 to 850, that\u00a0helps\u00a0lenders\u00a0predict your credit risk.\u00a0Lenders estimate the higher\u00a0your\u00a0score, the more likely you are to pay back a loan on time.\u00a0You can get one free credit report from each of the big three credit reporting companies every 12 months\u00a0through\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.annualcreditreport.com\/index.action\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">annualcreditreport.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>When you get your report, look for:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mistakes in your name, phone number or address.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Loans, credit cards or other accounts that are not yours.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Reports saying you paid a bill\u00a0late when\u00a0you paid on time.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Accounts you closed that are listed as open.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The same loan or other item\u00a0appearing\u00a0more than once.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Open\u00a0a bank account\u00a0if you\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0have one<\/h2>\n<p>If you do not have a bank account, one Veteran-friendly\u00a0option\u00a0is the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/benefits.va.gov\/benefits\/banking.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Veterans Benefits Banking Program (VBBP)<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>VBBP is a partnership between VA and the Association of Military Banks of America. The program provides Veterans, beneficiaries, caregivers and survivors a safe, reliable and inexpensive way to receive and manage their VA monetary benefits.\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>VBBP connects Veterans with banks and credit unions\u00a0that\u00a0understand Veterans\u2019 financial needs and can provide the Veteran community with the highest level of service.\u00a0Through VBBP, you can also access free financial counseling and free financial education.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take\u00a0control of\u00a0your\u00a0debt-to-income\u00a0ratio<\/h2>\n<p>Your debt-to-income (DTI) ratio is one of the most\u00a0important factors\u00a0lenders consider. It\u00a0shows\u00a0how much of your monthly income\u00a0goes toward\u00a0debt,\u00a0as a percentage.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>To improve your DTI:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Focus on paying down high-interest debt.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Avoid major purchases before applying\u00a0for a loan.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Keep monthly obligations as low as possible.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Only apply for credit you need.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Lowering your DTI can increase your financial flexibility and strengthen your loan application.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prepare for\u00a0upfront costs<\/h2>\n<p>One common misconception is that a\u00a0VA home loan\u00a0eliminates\u00a0all\u00a0upfront costs. While\u00a0many borrowers\u00a0do not need a down payment,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0still need funds for closing costs, moving expenses and initial home needs.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>VA encourages all Veterans to negotiate\u00a0for\u00a0sellers to\u00a0pay\u00a0some or\u00a0all\u00a0of\u00a0their loan closing costs.\u00a0A\u00a0real estate professional with current-market\u00a0knowledge can\u00a0help\u00a0you\u00a0negotiate\u00a0seller contributions.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understand the\u00a0full\u00a0cost of\u00a0homeownership<\/h2>\n<p>Homeownership comes with ongoing responsibilities, and\u00a0many of them\u00a0cost money.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Be prepared for:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Property taxes\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Homeowners insurance\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Routine maintenance and repairs\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Utilities and potential\u00a0homeowners\u00a0association\u00a0fees\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Property taxes and\u00a0homeowners\u00a0insurance typically increase over time.\u00a0If these costs are escrowed, increases\u00a0can cause your monthly mortgage payment to\u00a0rise. Homebuyers should\u00a0build\u00a0in an extra\u00a0cost\u00a0buffer when\u00a0deciding\u00a0whether they can afford\u00a0a\u00a0mortgage.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ask\u00a0yourself\u00a0what\u00a0you\u00a0can truly\u00a0afford<\/h2>\n<p>Financial awareness begins with understanding your full financial picture. VA home loans offer significant advantages,\u00a0but\u00a0you must\u00a0decide\u00a0what fits comfortably within your budget.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Look beyond the maximum loan amount and consider:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your monthly income and recurring expenses\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Existing debts and financial obligations\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Your ability to continue saving after\u00a0buying\u00a0a home\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>How much money you want to set aside for hobbies, vacations, an emergency fund\u00a0and other goals\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">These\u00a0tools\u00a0can\u00a0help:\u00a0<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>VBBP\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/veteransbenefitsbanking.org\/vetcents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VetCents<\/a>:\u00a0Helps military members improve their financial health by completing a\u00a0financial assessment.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/files.consumerfinance.gov\/f\/201503_cfpb_your-home-loan-toolkit-web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Consumer Financial Protection Bureau\u2019s Home Loan Toolkit<\/a>:\u00a0Provides tools\u00a0to help\u00a0homebuyers calculate mortgage payments\u00a0and understand\u00a0other\u00a0important\u00a0financial information.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymoney.gov\/mymoney-five-tools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MyMoney.gov<\/a>:\u00a0Provides\u00a0budget\u00a0worksheets, calculators and checklists to\u00a0support\u00a0financial health.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A home should support your financial stability, not stretch it thin. This\u00a0National Financial Awareness Day, take a meaningful step toward your future by focusing on financial readiness.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Homeownership\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0just about getting\u00a0the keys. It\u2019s\u00a0about building stability, equity and opportunity over time. With the\u00a0right preparation, your VA home loan benefit can be more than a financial tool, it can be a foundation for lasting financial strength.\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>VA is ready to support you on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benefits.va.gov\/homeloans\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.benefits.va.gov\/homeloans\/\" rel=\"noopener\">your homeownership journey<\/a> when\u00a0the time is right.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;width:100%\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;width:100%\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" 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fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-5 fusion_builder_column_inner_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:1rem;--awb-padding-right:1rem;--awb-padding-bottom:1rem;--awb-padding-left:1rem;--awb-bg-color:var(--blue-5v);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--blue-5v);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\" style=\"--awb-font-size:1rem\">\n<p>The comments section is for opinions and feedback on this particular article; this is not a customer 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style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-border-top:1px;--awb-border-right:1px;--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-left:1px;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 )\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-6 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio:16 \/ 9;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing)\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/148481\/standing-strong-after-the-storm-natural-disasters-fraud-prevention\/\" target=\"_self\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 )\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-7 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2rem;--awb-padding-right:2rem;--awb-padding-bottom:3px;--awb-padding-left:2rem;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:1em;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-link-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-link-hover-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-font-size:clamp(1.2rem, 0.429vw + 1.114rem, 1.5rem)\">\n<h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left awb-responsive-type__disable\" style=\"font-family:var(--awb-typography1-font-family);font-weight:var(--awb-typography1-font-weight);font-style:var(--awb-typography1-font-style);margin:0;font-size:1em\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/148481\/standing-strong-after-the-storm-natural-disasters-fraud-prevention\/\" class=\"awb-custom-text-color awb-custom-text-hover-color\" target=\"_self\">Standing strong after the storm: Natural disasters fraud prevention<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\" style=\"--awb-font-size:clamp(1rem, 0.286vw + 0.943rem, 1.1rem);--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style)\">\n<p>After a natural disaster, scammers often target Veterans and their families when they are most overwhelmed. Learn how to report and protect against fraud.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion-flex-column fader-card post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-border-top:1px;--awb-border-right:1px;--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-left:1px;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 )\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-8 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio:16 \/ 9;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing)\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/148277\/home-loan-first-time-homebuyer-benefits\/\" target=\"_self\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 )\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-9 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2rem;--awb-padding-right:2rem;--awb-padding-bottom:3px;--awb-padding-left:2rem;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:1em;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-link-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-link-hover-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-font-size:clamp(1.2rem, 0.429vw + 1.114rem, 1.5rem)\">\n<h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left awb-responsive-type__disable\" style=\"font-family:var(--awb-typography1-font-family);font-weight:var(--awb-typography1-font-weight);font-style:var(--awb-typography1-font-style);margin:0;font-size:1em\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/148277\/home-loan-first-time-homebuyer-benefits\/\" class=\"awb-custom-text-color awb-custom-text-hover-color\" target=\"_self\">VA home loan first-time homebuyer benefits<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\" style=\"--awb-font-size:clamp(1rem, 0.286vw + 0.943rem, 1.1rem);--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style)\">\n<p>New here? The VA-guaranteed home loan offers numerous benefits, and VA has an entire homebuying section and can walk Veterans through the process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion-flex-column fader-card post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-border-top:1px;--awb-border-right:1px;--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-left:1px;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 )\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-10 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio:16 \/ 9;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing)\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/148390\/level-up-your-transition-with-a-free-va-benefits-and-services-course\/\" target=\"_self\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 )\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-11 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2rem;--awb-padding-right:2rem;--awb-padding-bottom:3px;--awb-padding-left:2rem;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-10 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:1em;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-link-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-link-hover-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-font-size:clamp(1.2rem, 0.429vw + 1.114rem, 1.5rem)\">\n<h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left awb-responsive-type__disable\" style=\"font-family:var(--awb-typography1-font-family);font-weight:var(--awb-typography1-font-weight);font-style:var(--awb-typography1-font-style);margin:0;font-size:1em\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/148390\/level-up-your-transition-with-a-free-va-benefits-and-services-course\/\" class=\"awb-custom-text-color awb-custom-text-hover-color\" target=\"_self\">Level up your transition with a free VA Benefits and Services course<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\" style=\"--awb-font-size:clamp(1rem, 0.286vw + 0.943rem, 1.1rem);--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style)\">\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re leaving the military soon, just got out, or been out for decades, the free TAP BAS course is your gateway to everything VA.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<p class=\"tni-attribution\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/148526\/national-financial-awareness-day-homeownership\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Benefits \u2013 VA News<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/148526\/national-financial-awareness-day-homeownership\/\">Benefits \u2013 VA News<\/a>. 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