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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Illinois in Q4 vs. Q3 2024

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Tanya Bradshe Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs | https://department.va.gov

Tanya Bradshe Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs | https://department.va.gov

The VA issued 597 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Illinois during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 186 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Loans issued in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 equaled $193.7 million. This is an increase from the $60.4 million issued the previous quarter.

The VA assists service members, veterans and eligible surviving spouses to achieve homeownership through loans provided by banks and mortgage companies.

A portion of the loan is guaranteed by the VA, which allows the lender to provide better rates.

Several VA housing programs can help eligible individuals buy, build, or repair their homes. These include Purchase Loans, Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans (IRRRL), and Adapted Housing Grants, which are designed for veterans with service-connected disabilities.

The VA's fiscal year runs from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30.

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