Veterans Administration 
                guaranteed home loans are made by private lenders, such as banks, 
                savings & loans, or mortgage companies to eligible veterans 
                for the purchase of a home which must be for their own personal 
                occupancy. The guaranty means the lender is protected against 
                loss if you or a later owner fail to repay the loan. The guaranty 
                replaces the protection the lender normally receives by requiring 
                a down payment allowing you to obtain favorable financing terms.
              There is no 
                maximum to a Veterans Administration guaranteed home loan but 
                lenders will generally limit VA loans to $240,000. This is because 
                lenders sell VA loans in the secondary market, which currently 
                places a $240,000 limit on the loans. For loans up to $240,000, 
                it is usually possible for qualified veterans to obtain no down 
                payment financing.