VA Home Loan

VA Home Loans


Government insured, VA Home Loans are a great option for Veterans.

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How do I know if I am eligible for a VA home loan?


You may be eligible for a VA loan by meeting one or more of the following requirements: You have served 90 consecutive days of active service during wartime, OR. You have served 181 days of active service during peacetime, OR. You have 6 years of service in the National Guard or Reserves.

Advantages


  • Eligible homebuyers are not required to have a down payment in most cases - typically cited as the greatest VA loan benefit.
  • No monthly mortgage insurance premiums or PMI to pay.
  • Limitation on buyer's closing costs.
  • Lower average interest rates than other loan types.
  • No prepayment penalties.
  • Two refinance options.

What can disqualify you from a VA loan?

Dishonorable Discharge

 

Veteran status requires that service members are discharged or released from the military under conditions other than dishonorable. A veteran with a dishonorable discharge will not be eligible to participate in the VA Loan Guaranty program.

How long does it take for a VA loan to be approved?

The circumstances of each loan are different, but it doesn't take any longer to get approved for a VA loan that it would for a conventional or FHA loan.

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