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VA Loan

By Elizabeth Weintraub, About.com

Definition: A loan guaranteed against default by the borrower by the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs. VA loans require no down payment and are offered exclusively to United States military personnel who are active, discharged or retired.
Also Known As: GI Loans
Examples:
VA loans often carry lower interest rates than conventional loans.

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