If your understanding of a VA home loan starts and ends with “it’s for the military,” you’re not alone. For many eligible veterans and service members, the intricate workings (and benefits) of this U.S. government-backed mortgage are obscured behind lackluster guidance.
While there are classes and resources available, the military is broadly wary of steering members in a specific direction, says Alex Rodino, a real estate agent and U.S. Army veteran who served 10 years as an infantry officer and military advisor. “A lot of the course material is just very generic,” he says.
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