US veterans are missing out on $28B in unused VA support — find out if you qualify
A report reveals that US veterans are missing out on nearly $28 billion in unused financial support from the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). Many veterans are unaware of their eligibility for VA loans, which offer more favorable conditions compared to conventional loans. The study highlights the need for increased awareness and education regarding these benefits, especially in high-cost housing markets.
- ▪Over 58,000 VA loans went unused in 2024, resulting in a loss of $27.9 billion.
- ▪VA loans are available to active-duty service members, veterans, National Guard and Reserve members, and certain surviving spouses.
- ▪Despite favorable conditions, VA loan usage remains low in many metropolitan areas compared to the veteran population.
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Lifestyle US veterans are missing out on $28B in unused VA support — find out if you qualify By Asia Grace Published May 28, 2026, 11:15 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Salute to the loot. Veterans of the United States military are unwittingly forfeiting billions in untapped financial support from the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) across major cities, including NYC, due to lack of awareness and eligibility confusion, per a startling report. Researchers for Veterans United Home Loans, the nation’s largest VA lender, determined that more than 58,000 VA loans went unused in 2024, revealing a $27.9 billion loss.
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