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VA helps Veterans, Servicemembers, and eligible surviving spouses become homeowners. As part of our mission to serve you, we provide a home loan guaranty benefit and other housing-related programs to help you buy, build, repair, retain, or adapt a home for your own personal occupancy.
VA Home Loans are provided by private lenders, such as banks and mortgage companies. VA guarantees a portion of the loan, enabling the lender to provide you with more favorable terms.
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Before you buy, be sure to read the VA Home Loan Buyer's Guide. This guide can help you under the homebuying process and how to make the most of your VA loan benefit. Download the Buyer's Guide here.
Main pillars of the VA home loan benefit

No downpayment required (*Note: Lenders may require downpayments for some borrowers using the VA home loan guaranty, but VA does not require a downpayment)
Competitively low interest rates
Limited closing costs
No need for Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
The VA home loan is a lifetime benefit: you can use the guaranty multiple times

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Purchase Loans Help you purchase a home at a competitive interest rate often without requiring a downpayment or private mortgage insurance. Cash Out Refinance loans allow you to take cash out of your home equity to take care of concerns like paying off debt, funding school, or making home improvements. Learn More
Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL): Also called the Streamline Refinance Loan can help you obtain a lower interest rate by refinancing your existing VA loan. Learn More
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If you have a service-connected disability that limits your ability to work or prevents you from working, Veteran Readiness and Employment (formerly called Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment) can help. This program—also known as Chapter 31 or VR&E—helps you explore employment options and address education or training needs. In some cases, your family members may also qualify for certain benefits.

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If you’re wounded, injured, or fall ill while serving and can’t perform your duties, find out how you can access VR&E services as soon as possible through IDES.

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<p>Veterans also have unique characteristics and experiences related to their military service that may increase their suicide risk or protect them against it:</p>

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<li>Veteran risk factors: transition-related challenges, posttraumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury and experience with guns.</li>

<li>Veteran protective factors: resilience, a sense of belonging and purpose through military service, access to VA mental health care and care for substance use disorders, and positive coping skills learned in high-stress settings.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How to balance risk and protective factors</h2>

<p>Now that you know more about risk and protective factors, what’s the next step? Working on deceasing risk factors and increasing protective factors.</p>

<p>Figuring out where to start can seem overwhelming. But you don’t have to go through it alone. VA has a range of resources and a network of support for all Veterans, including those who don’t and may never seek care within the VA health care system. </p>

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<p>Each week, we receive job announcements from employers and employment websites—including <a href="https://www.rallypoint.com/users/sign_in" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RallyPoint</a>, <a href="https://www.vetjobs.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">VetJobs</a> and <a href="https://www.hiremilitary.us/s/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">HireMilitary</a>—looking to hire Veterans. This post contains links to job listings for the week of May 20, 2024. Each week, we’ll continue to post relevant and timely listings as we receive them, and for the locations listed.</p>

<p>By recognizing the skills, discipline, leadership, and problem-solving abilities that Veterans possess, employers can benefit greatly from hiring them. Veterans bring a diverse perspective, adaptability, and a strong work ethic to the workplace, enriching the company culture and fostering innovation.</p>

<p>Check out the latest job listings below for the week of May 20, 2024:</p>

<p><a href="https://tenovallc.pinpointhq.com/en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nationwide &#8211; Vacancies for Veterans &amp; Military Spouses</a></p>

<p><a href="https://app.hiremilitary.us/job-result?type=internship" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nationwide &#8211; SkillBridge (CSP) Internships</a></p>
Veteran discounts available year round - VA News
AvaCare Medical All active, reserve, retired or disabled U.S. military members and their immediate family (including parents, siblings and children) with a valid military ID are eligible for a 5% discount on any order placed.
Just Walkers Contact us and we will send you a code for free shipping.
Lasik Plus 20% discount off Lasik.
Massage Envy Reduced membership fee for active military.
SmartStyle Hair Salons 10% discount off services and products.
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Birch 15% discount for Veterans and Active Duty
Brooklyn Bedding 30% off discount and free shipping
Eight Sleep Sign in to receive discount
EverGreen This is a needs-based program for Active-Duty Deployed Service members of the rank E-6 and below
Dekor 10% off discount
GelPro 25% off discount for online purchases
Helix One-time 15% discount code
Home Depot The Military Discount applies 10% off the price of select in-stock purchases made by eligible participants. Eligible participants receive a $400 maximum annual discount which resets each calendar year.
iRobot 15% off select robots and free shipping on all robot orders
John Deere Upgraded John Deere Rewards Membership
Lowes 10% off discount eligible purchases

McCoy’s Building Supply 10% military discount and on Memorial Day and Veterans’ Day they offer an Extended Military Discount
Northern Tool +Equipment 10% off discount
Sherwin-Williams 15% off discount on Paints, Stains and Painting Supplies
Toolbarn 5% off discount
Tuft & Needle 15% off whole order
WellnessMats 25% off discount
Worx Tools Discount code sent to email. Use coupon for 10% off next purchase
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Alpine Rings 15% discount.
Antique Jewelry Mall 10% discount.
Helzberg Diamonds 10% discount
The Facets Collection 10% off all jewelry and 5% off all engagement rings and loose diamonds.
Genesis Diamonds 10% discount.
Larson Jewelers 5% off wedding rings.
Rogers & Hollands 10% off single-item purchase.
Since1910.com 10% off engagement rings and wedding bands. Center diamond not included.
Tiffany 10% off engagement rings and wedding bands.
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Carnival Cruise Lines Special military fares available.
Castle Resorts Special discounted rates for all military personnel.
Celebrity Cruises $25 savings for inside and ocean view and $100 savings for veranda, Concierge Class, AquaClass® and Suites.
CheapTickets18% discount. Please see website for details.
Choice Hotels Discounted rates available at participating locations.
Delta Airlines Early boarding, free checked military bag allowance for active duty, special policies on pet travel and vacation packages.
Delta vacations Earn bonus miles and use miles on more than flights, $300 off vacations of $6,000 or more, $200 off vacations of $4,500-$5,999, $100 off vacations of $2,500-$4,499 and $50 off vacations of $1,250-$2,499.
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FloridaRentals.com Active duty and Veterans save 15% when you list a rental property.
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Great Wolf Lodge Save up to 30% with code HEROES when you book by 3/31/2022.
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Jellystone Park Special “Hero Weekends” and up to 20% off stays across the United States.
JetBlue Receive a 5% discount on everyday JetBlue travel when enrolled in Veterans Advantage. Members also receive a two checked bag allowance at no extra cost. TrueBlue members can earn points on travel booked with the 5% discount.
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