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VA Loan Tips for Veterans
About the VA Funding Fee
There is a "VA funding fee" required by law. A first-time buyer will pay a little over two percent for a 'no money down' loan, and a second time buyer's fee is just above three percent. The reason for the fee includes the idea that the veteran is reducing taxpayer burden by contributing to the cost of his VA mortgage. The higher fee for second-time borrowers presumes that there is equity in the home, or the borrower has had plenty of time to save in order to pay for the extra percentage. There is also a fee for VA refinance loans, and they fall within the same general price guidelines; just above two percent for first-timers and just above three percent for those who borrow again.
While there is a funding fee for a VA home loan, some people are exempt from paying. If you are a veteran getting disability compensation for service-related medical issues, or are entitled to get compensation if you aren't drawing retirement pay, you are exempt from the VA funding fee for your VA home loan. Also, surviving spouses of those who died in the service, or from service related disabilities are also exempt. It doesn't matter in this case whether the spouse has any of their own entitlements. Remember that the VA has the last word on who is exempt, and some issues may be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. If you have any doubts, ask your local VA rep to review your service records (or your spouse's records) and get a determination from the VA.
VA Loan Tips for Veterans
- Entitlement to a VA Home Loan
- Advantages to the VA Guaranteed Loan
- About VA Loans with Adjustable Rates
- Getting Pre-approved for your VA Loan
- Eligibility for a VA Home Loan Guaranty
- Your Discharge May Affect Your Chances
- I Lost My DD214
- For Those Who Already Have a VA Loan
- A One Time Deal
- VA Loan Partial Eligibility
- VA Loans and Rental Properties
- VA Loans and Your Debt Ratio
- Uses for Your VA Loan
- About the VA Funding Fee
- Co-signers on VA Loans
- The Veterans Benefits Act of 2004
- VA Home Loans and Fair Housing Laws
- VA Pre-approved but Can't Find a House
- VA Loan foreclosures
- Improving Credit to Enhance VA Loan Eligibility
- Help for VA Homebuyers
- VA Loans to Purchase Farms
- VA Loans for Properties Outside of the US
- VA Home Loans After a Borrower's Death
- Selling a VA Loan Property
- VA Mortgage Payments
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION # 32 [ -more VA Loan questions- ]
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Q: Homebuyer's Help Part 2 - Will the VA give me help if my property is poorly built or defective?
A: The VA has a great many ways to assist those seeking a VA mortgage, but there are also restrictions. When you purchase a home using a VA home loan, the VA does not offer guarantees that your home is free from defects. While the VA does conduct an appraisal of the property, this should not be misconstrued as an 'inspection' or approval of the condition of the property. The VA does not order builders to correct problems or defects in the construction of your home. It's the buyers responsibility to seek expert advice about the condition of a property before purchase. Additionally, the VA cannot offer legal counsel of any kind. The buyer is responsible for being informed about rights and responsibilities with regard to new property purchases. When in doubt, hire a lawyer or an expert in property evaluation.
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VA Loan Rates
for 7/20/2008
30 year fixed
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0.000 points
6.500%
6.618% APR
15 year fixed
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0.000 points
6.500%
6.500% APR
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