Many veterans will experience housing insecurities after leaving the military. About 19 million people are veterans in the U.S., according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reports veterans represent about 8% of the nation’s population that are experiencing homelessness. That would be about 1.5 million veterans who would be experiencing homelessness.
Most tend to think of the Department of Veterans Affairs when contemplating housing assistance for veterans. The VA is a great resource for service members and vets, but there are a host of additional resources which offer support.
Whether you are a renter, plan to buy a home or need housing assistance due to a disability, this guide can help you identify what type of mortgage help you may be able to receive.