Average VA home loan amount in Pennsylvania increases in Q2

Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Official website

Aug 29, 2024

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The average VA home loan amount in Pennsylvania during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $296,249, a 6.7% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Pennsylvania’s average VA loan amount during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $277,641.

The Veterans Affairs (VA) assists service members, veterans, and eligible surviving spouses in achieving homeownership through loans that are provided by banks and mortgage companies, offering financial support and benefits unique to those who have served in the military.

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

A number of VA housing programs can help members buy, build or repair their homes. Loan types may include Purchase Loans, Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans (IRRRL), and Adapted Housing Grants, which are geared toward veterans with a service-connected disability.

Brian D. Miller, Acting United States Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

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