Definition of VA

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VA -- Department of Veterans Affairs: a federal agency which guarantees loans made to veterans; similar to mortgage insurance, a loan guarantee protects lenders against loss that may result from a borrower default.

another definition...

VA -- see Veteran's Administration.

Veterans Administration (VA) -- a federal government agency that, among other things, aids veterans of the U. S. armed forces in obtaining housing. VA loans offer a guarantee to the lending institution as to repayment of the loans and result in veteran home buyers being able to obtain mortgage loans with a lower down payment.



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