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  • SBA resources help Veterans build a future in entrepreneurship

    SBA resources help Veterans build a future in entrepreneurship

    Military service translates welly to the realities of owning and operating a small business. This new chat series between VA and SBA talk how to get started.

  • Financial pitfalls Veteran homebuyers should avoid 

    Financial pitfalls Veteran homebuyers should avoid 

    The VA Home Loan Program has helped more than 29 million homebuyers and can help you avoid common pitfalls and protect your financial future.

  • National Financial Awareness Day: Preparing for homeownership with your VA home loan benefit 

    National Financial Awareness Day: Preparing for homeownership with your VA home loan benefit 

    As we approach National Financial Awareness Day, we want to remind you how important it is to prepare for homeownership!

  • Standing strong after the storm: Natural disasters fraud prevention

    Standing strong after the storm: Natural disasters fraud prevention

    After a natural disaster, scammers often target Veterans and their families when they are most overwhelmed. Learn how to report and protect against fraud.

  • VA home loan first-time homebuyer benefits

    VA home loan first-time homebuyer benefits

    New here? The VA-guaranteed home loan offers numerous benefits, and VA has an entire homebuying section and can walk Veterans through the process.

  • Level up your transition with a free VA Benefits and Services course

    Level up your transition with a free VA Benefits and Services course

    Whether you're leaving the military soon, just got out, or been out for decades, the free TAP BAS course is your gateway to everything VA.

  • The paths to high-demand careers in the skilled trades

    The paths to high-demand careers in the skilled trades

    Many skilled-trades careers offer paid apprenticeships and OJT, no 4-year degree required. New VA and DOL partnership shows you how to get started.

  • Ever heard of VA’s Energy Efficient Mortgages?

    Ever heard of VA’s Energy Efficient Mortgages?

    VA's Energy Efficient Mortgages are helping Veterans save money and improve their homes.

  • How you can help to stop elder fraud

    How you can help to stop elder fraud

    The best way to protect against elder fraud is to learn about scammers' aggressive calls, texts, emails, websites, social media messages and deceptive letters.

  • VA updates home loan appraisal requirements to help Veterans compete in today’s housing market 

    VA updates home loan appraisal requirements to help Veterans compete in today’s housing market 

    Updated home loan appraisal requirements reduce delays, cut outdated rules, and help Veteran homebuyers move faster in a competitive housing market.

  • Veterans may be eligible for TSA PreCheck at no cost

    Veterans may be eligible for TSA PreCheck at no cost

    Leave your shoes and belt on and beat the TSA lines at the airport. Veterans may qualify for TSA PreCheck at no cost.

  • VA funding fee: Who pays and who is exempt? 

    VA funding fee: Who pays and who is exempt? 

    A VA funding fee can help you benefit from features like no down payment and no monthly private mortgage insurance.  

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Last updated September 16, 2026

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