Why service members deserve better access to homeownership
Briefly

Homeownership is vital for military families, offering financial stability and community. However, many younger veterans struggle with the homebuying process, particularly concerning closing costs. Established under the GI Bill in 1944, VA benefits have facilitated over 28 million home loans, but awareness of these benefits is low among current service members. The decline in financial institutions familiar with military needs has created more obstacles. Misunderstandings regarding credit histories can further complicate veterans' prospects due to frequent relocations and deployments impacting credit scores.
Homeownership is the pinnacle of achievement for veterans, seen as essential for financial stability and community support, particularly for military families.
Many younger service members struggle to achieve homeownership due to challenges like closing costs and lack of awareness about their VA benefits.
The GI Bill and VA lending program have provided over 28 million loans to veterans, yet many service members today are unaware of these benefits.
The number of lenders that understand military benefits is declining, which adversely affects veterans' ability to secure home loans.
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