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VA Loans

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to a place that feels like home.

What is a VA home loan?


A VA home loan is a mortgage guaranteed by the United States Department of Veteran Affairs, designed to help military members move into the homes of their dreams.

What are some VA home loan benefits?


  • No down payment for purchases
  • No prepayment penalties
  • Lower average interest rates
  • No monthly mortgage insurance
  • Limitations on buyer’s closing costs
  • Cash-out loans
  • Interest rate reduction loans

What are the current rates of a VA loan?


Interest rates on VA home loans change all the time based on market trends.

How do I qualify for VA home loan eligibility?


Qualifying for a VA loan takes more than military service. Although it’s definitely a base requirement, VA home loan requirements say you will need to have served the equivalent of one of the following terms:

  • Honorable discharge after 90 days of active service during wartime
  • Honorable discharge after 181 days of active service during peacetime
  • Two-year requirement of service enlisted after 9/7/1980
  • Six or more years of service in the National Guard or Reserves

The spouse of a service member who has died in the line of duty or as a result of a service-related disability is also eligible for this mortgage program.

Qualifying also takes into consideration income and credit.