Washington, July 1 -- Congresswoman Veronica Escobar issued the following press release:
Last week, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), alongside Republican Congressman Jack Bergman, introduced the VA Home Loan Navigator Act, legislation to help veterans better access and use their VA home loan benefits by providing free, independent guidance and counseling.
The VA home loan is one of the most valuable benefits available to veterans, helping them and their families achieve homeownership. But unlike most VA benefits, the VA home loan program lacks a structured support system of accredited, unbiased representatives who can help veterans navigate the process from start to finish. As a result, reports find that less than 15 percent of eli...