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Home Loan for Regular Purchase

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Home Loan program guarantees loans made to eligible Veterans, Servicemembers, Reservists, National Guard members and certain surviving spouses.

VA guarantees a percentage of the loan. This helps the Veteran obtain a no-down payment mortgage at a competitive interest rate that does not require private mortgage insurance.

VA-guaranteed loans may also be refinanced. Go to Home Loan Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing to see the program requirements.

Veterans who want to take cash out of their home equity or refinance a non-VA loan into a VA-guaranteed loan, can obtain a VA-guaranteed cash-out refinance loan.

VA also offers a direct loan to Veterans who are Native American or Veterans married to Native American non-Veterans. The Native American Direct Loan (NADL) program may help Veterans obtain a loan to buy, build, or improve a home on federal trust land. Eligible Veterans may also get a loan to refinance an existing NADL and reduce their interest rate.

To obtain the most advantageous financing, VA encourages eligible Veterans, Servicemembers, Reservists, and National Guard members to meet with several lenders to determine the best mortgage terms to meet individual needs and circumstances.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Home Loan program guarantees loans made to eligible Veterans, Servicemembers, Reservists, National Guard members and certain surviving spouses.

VA guarantees a percentage of the loan. This helps the Veteran obtain a no-down payment mortgage at a competitive interest rate that does not require private mortgage insurance.

VA-guaranteed loans may also be refinanced. Go to Home Loan Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing to see the program requirements.

Veterans who want to take cash out of their home equity or refinance a non-VA loan into a VA-guaranteed loan, can obtain a VA-guaranteed cash-out refinance loan.

VA also offers a direct loan to Veterans who are Native American or Veterans married to Native American non-Veterans. The Native American Direct Loan (NADL) program may help Veterans obtain a loan to buy, build, or improve a home on federal trust land. Eligible Veterans may also get a loan to refinance an existing NADL and reduce their interest rate.

To obtain the most advantageous financing, VA encourages eligible Veterans, Servicemembers, Reservists, and National Guard members to meet with several lenders to determine the best mortgage terms to meet individual needs and circumstances.

undefined Home Loan for Regular Purchase?


Persons who may qualify for VA-guaranteed loans include:

  • Veterans
  • Reserve and National Guard members (called to active duty)
  • Active duty Servicemembers
  • Current Reserve and Guard members (after six years of creditable service)
  • Certain surviving spouses

To be eligible, the Veteran/Servicemember must have been discharged under conditions other than dishonorable and meet the length of service requirements.

As a requirement for a VA home loan, the Veteran, the Veterans' spouse, or dependent child must certify occupancy for the property.

undefined Home Loan for Regular Purchase?


Market Interest Rate, VA funding fee, and no pre-payment penalties. Maximum loan term cannot exceed 30 years. No maximum loan amount.

30 years
Market
None
Monthly
None
VA Funding Fee

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To apply, you will need a valid Certificate of Eligibility (COE). There are several ways to obtain your COE:

  • You may be able to obtain a COE online through eBenefits.
  • If you are unable to obtain your COE through eBenefits, check with your lender. In most cases, your lender will be able to obtain a COE for you using the Automated Certificate of Eligibility (ACE) program.

For more information on this program, please visit the Home Loans website.


If you have questions:

To apply for VA benefits and services, view your benefit status, and many more services go to www.va.gov and either logon with your eBenefits sign on or use www.Logon.gov to enroll. VA.gov is a one-stop source for information on Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs benefits and services. Veterans, service members and their family members can conduct self-service transactions such as checking compensation and pension claim status information, enrolling in GI Bill, and obtaining copies of civil service preference letters, military records (DD214), and other personal information. For further information visit the VA.gov website.

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