Market Trends
We provide in-depth analysis and insights about Veteran homebuying and the current housing market.
In FY25, VA lending roared back to life, with total loan volume up 26.8% as Gen Z led a 38% surge in purchases and refinances climbed 73.2% overall.
See the full reportVA Purchase Loans Closed Nationwide
VA Refinance Loans Closed Nationwide
VA Purchase Loans to Millennials in Q4 vs. Q1
VA Purchase Loans to Gen Z in Q4 vs. Q1
More would-be homebuyers are turning to loan assumptions in the face of a challenging rate and home price environment.
Learn more about VA assumptionsSource: FHA and VA data
VA Loan Statistics
Veterans United tracks and distributes core VA loan data. Visit our stats hub to take a deeper dive into key national, state and demographic trends from the most recent fiscal year.
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Eight Decades of Success
A first-of-its-kind analysis highlights what the benefit has meant to the American economy and the growth of the middle class over its eight decades.
See the StudyThe Veterans United survey also found that 93% of Veterans and service members used a VA loan to buy their first home.
Trusted Mortgage & Real Estate Insight
Our authors specialize in educating Veterans and service members about their VA home loan benefits.
Chris is the Vice President of Mortgage Insights at Veterans United and author of “The Book on VA Loans.” His analysis and commentary have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, the New York Times, USA Today, ABC News, CBS News and more.
Carla is a credit expert who helps Veterans overcome financial hurdles. She shares finance and credit advice to empower military members when using their VA home loan benefits.
Afifa is a capital markets analyst with a Master’s in Economics from the University of Missouri. She specializes in analyzing market trends and providing insight into the current economic condition.
A licensed real estate broker and attorney with a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from the University of Missouri, Samantha has over 15 years of experience and is dedicated to educating Veterans about the VA loan process and realty best practices.
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