Alabama Senate Passes Bill for Disabled Vets Home Loans

0:00Local headlines in two minutes or less, you're tuned in to Birmingham News today. The Alabama Senate just gave final approval to a bill that makes it easier for fully disabled veterans to get home loans. It lets veterans with 100% permanent disabilities exclude their property tax exemptions from debt to income calculations on mortgage. Applications. This change builds on existing law, where these veterans already get a full break on out of a law and property taxes for their homes. Now, they can apply for that exemption right when a home is under contract, instead of waiting until after closing. Lawmakers like sponsor Kenneth Pascal from Pelham say this honors the sacrifices of disabled vets without costing the state any money. It smooths the path to home ownership for those who've served our country. Pascal thinks Senate sponsor Keith Kelly from Aniston and Jennifer Fiddler from Silverhill who raised the issue after hearing from a constituent. Their teamwork pushed the measure forward quickly. The bill now heads to Governor Kay Ivey's desk for her signature.

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