Beyond Veterans Day: Exploring the History & Impact of VA Loans

Blog posted On November 12, 2026

Veterans Day is observed on November 11^th, a national celebration that honors America’s Veterans for their willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. One of the ways that our country shows support to Veterans and their families is through homeownership and the advantages of VA Loans.

The History of Veterans Day

World War I officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28^th, 1919. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11^th is the date that honors the heroic sacrifices of our Veterans, of years gone by and today.

The creation of the VA Loan happened a few decades later. Signed into law by President Roosevelt, the VA Loan was created through the G.I. Bill on June 22^nd, 1944, a few days after D-Day. To help mitigate the effects on the economy and give Veterans a chance to financially catch up after returning from World War II, the bill allowed the Department of Veteran Affairs to offer tuition and unemployment funds to those who had fought in the war.

Veterans Day and VA Loans both are keenly tied to two of the most destructive wars in our world’s history and the great bravery that was required to topple tyranny and evil.

VA Programs & Beyond

To further celebrate Veterans Day, we’ve included detailed information about the VA Loans we offer here. Good to note that we offer more than just VA Loans for our military members. Renovation programs and closing cost assistance are also available!

VA Loans

• No down payment
• Waived mortgage insurance
• Flexible underwriting requirements
• Eligibility extends to: active-duty military, Veterans, reservists, National Guard, and surviving military spouses

VA Renovation Loans

• Renovate your home with 100% financing!
• 30-year and 15-year options
• Includes the costs of home purchase & renovations into one loan
• Remodeling & non-structural repairs

First Responders’ Extra Savings for Heroes (FRESH)*

• Waived tax service & credit report fees
• $250 off appraisal fee

From its original purpose to establish housing and education for Veterans of the Second World War, to providing disabled Veterans financial support for modifying their homes, the VA Loans have made millions of Veterans and their spouses homeowners in an ever-changing market. The nation would not have recovered from World War II without necessary government support and has therefore prospered because of it.

Questions about VA Loans and want to learn more about our programs? We’re here to help you and family for all the years to come.

Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Apartment Therapy

*Borrower will be credited these costs via a lender credit in the amount of these costs at closing. Loan must close and fund to receive these credits. This program is only available for Conventional, FHA, VA, Jumbo, and USDA fixed-rate loan programs.