In the final part of the VA Home Loan series, Deputy Secretary Paul R. Lawrence, Ph.D., discusses how lenders evaluate a Veteran’s financial health to ensure they can repay the loan. He highlights tools like the Veterans Benefits Banking Program that help improve credit, reduce debt, and support long-term financial goals, and encourages Veterans to explore available resources.

Navy Veteran Ray Compton had “all given up on sobriety and having a home” until he contacted VA. Now, he’s six years sober and living comfortably. If you are a Veteran who is homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness, we strongly encourage you to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance. For more information, visit www.va.gov/HOMELESS/

“The sky is the limit when you’re looking for help through VA.” Army Veteran Christine Ferris turned to VA for help—and through HUD-VASH, found a place to call home. If you are a Veteran who is homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness, we strongly encourage you to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance. For more information, visit www.va.gov/HOMELESS/

When Army Veteran Ashton Johnson reached out to VA for help with homelessness, his social worker made a promise: “We’re going to get you in a winning situation.” With VA’s support, Ashton began his path toward stability and housing. If you are a Veteran who is homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness, we strongly encourage you to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance. For more information, visit www.va.gov/HOMELESS/

Army Veteran Albert Wilson sought help from VA after returning home from service. With support from a VA social worker through the HUD-VASH program, he was able to secure permanent housing. If you are a Veteran who is homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness, we strongly encourage you to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance. For more information, visit www.va.gov/HOMELESS/

While experiencing homelessness, Marine Veteran William Barber felt he had lost his willingness to help others. With support from VA and a place to call his own, he rediscovered his purpose, and is now helping others again. If you are a Veteran who is homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness, we strongly encourage you to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance. For more information, visit www.va.gov/HOMELESS/

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