What is a VA Loan?
The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs helps Veteran, service members and eligible surviving spouses to become homeowners.
What are the benefits of a VA Loan?
0% downpayment
No PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance)
Low Interest Rates
BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) *Active Military
No Pre-Payment Penalty
Am I Eligible?
To be eligible, you must have satisfactory credit, sufficient income to meet the expected obligations, and a valid Certificate of Eligibility.
- Is the property going to be owner occupied?
- Do you have proof of service?
- Did you service on active duty in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corp or Coast Guard after September 15, 1940 and was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable?
- You have served 90 days or more during wartime or 181 continuous days or more (peacetime).
- Did you enlist after September 7, 1980 or entered service as an officer after October 16, 1981?
- You have served 24 months of active duty or Full period for which called to order to active duty, but not less than 90 days (any part during wartime) or 181 continuous days (peacetime).
- Are you an active-duty service personal or serve in the National Guard or Reserves?
- Are you a spouse of a Veteran who died while in service or from service-connected disability?
Did you say No to any of these questions? You may still be eligible for a VA loan.
Refinancing a VA Loan
What is an IRRRL?
IRRRL stands for Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing Loan. A IRRRL is a VA-guaranteed loan made to refinance an existing VA-guaranteed loan. The IRRRL is generally performed to lower the interest rate and reduce the monthly payment on the existing VA guaranteed loan.
What are the benefits of an IRRRL?
- No appraisal or credit underwriting package
- No cash to close – Lenders can include all closing costs into the new loan
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What is a COE?
COE stands for Certificate of Eligibility. The COE verifies that you are eligible for a VA-backed loan.
Do you have a valid Certificate of Eligibility?
You don’t need your Certificate of Eligibility to start the loan process. The Certificate of Eligibility can be obtained directly through the Lender through the VA Information Portal.
Veterans may also apply for the COE online or by mail.
VA Loan Resources
VA County Loan Limits
See conforming loan limits by county here
VA Funding Fee
Generally, all Veterans using the VA Home Loan Guaranty benefit must pay a funding fee. The funding fee is a percentage of the loan amount and varies based on loan type and military category, if you are first time or subsequent loan user and whether you are making a down payment.
Good news, you have the option to finance the VA funding fee into the loan amount so you do know need to pay the VA Funding Fee in cash at time of closing.
What is a VA Loan?
The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs helps Veteran, service members and eligible surviving spouses to become homeowners.
What are the benefits of a VA Loan?
0% downpayment
No PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance)
Low Interest Rates
BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) *Active Military
No Pre-Payment Penalty
Am I Eligible?
To be eligible, you must have satisfactory credit, sufficient income to meet the expected obligations, and a valid Certificate of Eligibility.
- Is the property going to be owner occupied?
- Do you have proof of service?
- Did you service on active duty in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corp or Coast Guard after September 15, 1940 and was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable?
- You have served 90 days or more during wartime or 181 continuous days or more (peacetime).
- Did you enlist after September 7, 1980 or entered service as an officer after October 16, 1981?
- You have served 24 months of active duty or Full period for which called to order to active duty, but not less than 90 days (any part during wartime) or 181 continuous days (peacetime).
- Are you an active-duty service personal or serve in the National Guard or Reserves?
- Are you a spouse of a Veteran who died while in service or from service-connected disability?
Did you say No to any of these questions? You may still be eligible for a VA loan.
Refinancing a VA Loan
What is an IRRRL?
IRRRL stands for Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing Loan. A IRRRL is a VA-guaranteed loan made to refinance an existing VA-guaranteed loan. The IRRRL is generally performed to lower the interest rate and reduce the monthly payment on the existing VA guaranteed loan.
What are the benefits of an IRRRL?
- No appraisal or credit underwriting package
- No cash to close – Lenders can include all closing costs into the new loan
Get a Free No-Obligation loan analysis and rate quote!
What is a COE?
COE stands for Certificate of Eligibility. The COE verifies that you are eligible for a VA-backed loan.
Do you have a valid Certificate of Eligibility?
You don’t need your Certificate of Eligibility to start the loan process. The Certificate of Eligibility can be obtained directly through the Lender through the VA Information Portal.
Veterans may also apply for the COE online or by mail.
VA Loan Resources
VA County Loan Limits
See conforming loan limits by county here
VA Funding Fee
Generally, all Veterans using the VA Home Loan Guaranty benefit must pay a funding fee. The funding fee is a percentage of the loan amount and varies based on loan type and military category, if you are first time or subsequent loan user and whether you are making a down payment.
Good news, you have the option to finance the VA funding fee into the loan amount so you do know need to pay the VA Funding Fee in cash at time of closing.
