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Do you have to be a veteran to get a loan from the VA? If so, what about people like me who weren't in the military? Especially people like me who were never el
by silverquiet 3y ago
Do you have to be a veteran to get a loan from the VA? If so, what about people like me who weren't in the military? Especially people like me who were never eligible to even join the military because of a childhood illness?
- leed25d 3y ago[flagged]
- silverquiet 3y agoI was told it was an all volunteer force, and not in the sense of unpaid volunteer work either. I just think that socialized home ownership and healthcare are good enough that we should provide them to all citizens, not just those who were in the military.
- Spooky23 3y agoVA loans aren’t magic. People who get out of the service are often at ends due to issues specific to transitioning out of the military. The serve at the pleasure. You can get similar loans from FHa and others.
- mapster 3y agoVA loan is for military and veterans only. It’s a perk for military service, of which there aren’t many. As a vet I’ve used it twice, though I support the program being wider to cover other national service like Peace Corps etc.
- silverquiet 3y agoSubsidized loans, healthcare, and education - the three most expensive aspects of trying to live in America today. Hardly seems like the perks are lacking. Here[0] is the 59 page document of medical issues that are disqualifying. I'm 6.18.d.11. I suppose it's 7 year old me's fault for getting a rare disorder. [0]https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/613003_vol1.PDF?ver=7fhqacc0jGX_R9_1iexudA%3D%3D https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/do...
- breckenedge 3y agoLook into FHA loans.
- DamnYuppie 3y agoYes you have to be a veteran to qualify for VA loans.