VA home loan amount averages $478,118 in New Jersey for Q1

Courtney Stecker, Chief of Staff, National Cemetery Administration

Jun 1, 2026

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The average VA home loan amount in New Jersey during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2026 was $478,118, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

The VA assists service members, veterans and eligible surviving spouses to achieve homeownership through loans provided by banks and mortgage companies.

A portion of the loan is guaranteed by the VA, which allows the lender to provide better rates.

Several VA housing programs can help eligible individuals buy, build, or repair their homes. These include Purchase Loans, Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans (IRRRL), and Adapted Housing Grants, which are designed for veterans with service-connected disabilities.

Information in this article was obtained from the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index. The source data can be found here.

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