VA Mortgage Loans

Zero down. No monthly mortgage insurance. A benefit earned through service.

A Loan Designed for Veterans and Active Duty Families

VA loans exist to expand homeownership access for those who served. They remove some of the biggest barriers buyers face: large down payments and mortgage insurance.

For eligible borrowers, this is one of the strongest mortgage tools available.

Whether buying or refinancing, VA financing is built for stability and long-term affordability.

VA Loans are great for First Time Buyers!

What a VA Loan Includes

  • Backed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

  • No down payment required

  • No monthly private mortgage insurance

  • Competitive interest rates

  • Flexible credit and income guidelines

  • Primary residence financing

This program prioritizes access and affordability.

Who It’s For

  • Active-duty military

  • Veterans with qualifying service

  • Eligible surviving spouses

  • Military families seeking purchase or refinance options

Eligibility is service-based, not income-based.

Pros and Tradeoffs

Pros

  • $0 down payment

  • No PMI

  • Competitive rates

  • Flexible qualification

Tradeoffs

  • VA funding fee applies (can be financed)

  • Primary residence only

  • Eligibility documentation required

It’s powerful — but structured.

 

Example Scenario

Home price: $950,000

Down payment: $0

Monthly mortgage insurance: $0

Funding Fee: Could be $0 (did you know that if you are even 10% disabled as designated by the VA, your funding fee is waived?)

Closing costs: Often covered via credits or negotiation

The result is lower upfront cash and lower monthly overhead.

Pro Tip from Chris:

“VA loans aren’t a fallback option. They’re often the strongest financing available. My job is making sure you use every benefit you’ve earned.”

Funding fee exemptions exist for qualifying disability ratings and certain service classifications.

We’ll verify eligibility properly — not guess.

Can I refinance a VA loan later?

Yes. VA loans can refinance into another VA loan (IRRRL) or into conventional financing.

Yes. Borrowers can often restore entitlement and reuse VA benefits.

No. Eligible borrowers can purchase with zero down payment.

It is a one-time fee that supports the VA loan program and can usually be financed into the loan.

Some borrowers with qualifying disability ratings may be exempt from the funding fee.

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