Veterans Administration (VA) loans are available to qualified veterans, active duty, reserves and National Guard personnel. Loans are residential mortgages, allowing for the purchase or refinance of an owner-occupied home.
Best if you
- Are a retired veteran, active duty military, National Guard or reservist buying or refinancing a home
- Would like to make a low down payment
- Are interested in 100% financing Disclosure 1
- Lack credit history
- Have income limitations
Benefits
- Low- or no-down-payment options
- Financing of Veteran Administration funding fee Disclosure 1
- Unlimited seller contribution to buyer's closing costs
- Gift funds allowed
Terms
- 15-year fixed rate loan Disclosure 2
- 30-year fixed rate loan Disclosure 3
For current rate information please contact your Loan Officer
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Benefits of Refinancing to a Veterans Administration Loan (Article)
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VA loans require a non-refundable VA funding fee at closing. The fee is higher with a zero down payment. Maximum loan amounts vary by county.
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For comparison purposes, a 15-year VA fixed rate mortgage of $204,600 with a 0% down payment at an APR of 4.014% with 0.250 discount points and an $985 origination fee with a credit score of 740 would result in 180 equal payments of $1,462.65. This payment does not include tax or insurance costs—the total payment obligation may be higher. This is a representative example based upon rates that were effective as of 12/6/19. Rates and programs may change at any time.
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For comparison purposes, a 30-year VA fixed rate mortgage of $204,600 with a 0% down payment at an APR of 3.658% with 0.250 discount points and an $985 origination fee with a credit score of 740 would result in 360 equal payments of $904.53. This payment does not include tax or insurance costs—the total payment obligation may be higher. This is a representative example based upon rates that were effective as of 12/6/19. Rates and programs may change at any time.
Rates and pricing may vary and are subject to change at any time without notice.
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