VA Home Loans and Refinancing
We’re proud to offer VA Home Loans.
Veterans and service members: get a mortgage with as little as 0% down.
Questions? We can help.
Explore the benefits of a VA Home Loan
VA Home Loans are home loans specifically designed for qualified enlisted service members, veterans, and their spouses who are looking to buy or refinance a home. Backed by the federal government, these home loans offer competitive interest rates, up to 100% financing (no-to-low down payment), and no PMI requirements.
See how a VA Home Loan stacks up against a conventional mortgage.
| VA Home Loan | Conventional 30-year Mortgage | |
|---|---|---|
| Down payment requirement | As little as 0% | 3% – 20% |
| Private mortgage insurance (PMI) requirement | None | Required if putting less than 20% down |
| Minimum credit score requirement | 620 | 640 |
| Prepayment penalties | No | No |
| Max loan-to-value (LTV) funding | Up to 100% | Up to 97% |
VA Home Loans eligibility and process
The VA Home Loan program benefits qualified active service members, veterans, and surviving spouses. Find out if you are eligible and learn how the process works here.
- Determine your eligibility as outlined by the VA. To view the complete eligibility requirements, please see the VA’s comprehensive eligibility guide for veterans, enlisted service members, and surviving spouses.
- Get your Certificate of Eligibility (COE). Issued by the VA, a COE indicates your eligibility for VA Home Loan benefits. Visit the Department of Veterans Affairs website to request your COE.
- Complete your Mortgage Application and submit all required documents.
- Find your dream home, make the winning offer, and sign a purchase agreement.
- Let our lending team complete the processing and underwriting stage.
- Close on your very own piece of the American dream.
Ready to start? We offer a convenient online application. Begin yours today.
Ways to Contact Us
Have questions along the way?
We’re here to answer your questions so that you can achieve your financial goals.
VA Home Loan Rates
| Term | Rates As Low As | APR1 | Monthly Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30-year fixed | 7.500% | 7.702% | $699.21 |
| 15-year fixed | 6.375% | 6.686% | $864.25 |
| Accurate as of 11/21/2024 | |||
Ready to take advantage of these competitive rates? Start your application.
Calculators
- How much home can I afford? Use our calculator to see an estimated monthly mortgage payment amount.
- How much can I save with a refi? Explore mortgage refinance savings with our calculator.
VA Home Loan Refinancing
Looking to refinance with a VA Home Loan? Let us help! Plus, if you currently have a VA Loan, you can refinance up to 100% of your home’s value and get cash for your equity. Or, if you don’t need cash, you may be able to refinance up to 120% of the value.
Get your rate
Our team will help determine how low your rate would be if you refinanced to a VA Home Loan. Call us today at 800.845.5025.
Book a call
Have questions about your eligibility, our rates, or the VA refi process? Use our online scheduler to book a call with our team at a time that works for you.
Start your application
Have the info you need? Ready to get started? Begin your online refinance application today.
FAQs: You asked. We answered.
Can I refinance a VA Home Loan?
Yes. Learn more here.
How do I know if I am eligible for home loan benefits through the VA?
VA Home Loans are available for qualified active service members, veterans, and surviving spouses. Eligibility requirements are determined by the VA and vary for enlisted military, veterans, National Guard members, and Reserve members. To view the complete eligibility requirements, please see the VA’s comprehensive eligibility guide.
What paperwork do I need to qualify?
You need a Certificate of Eligibility (COE), which is issued by the VA and indicates your eligibility for VA Home Loan benefits. You can obtain your COE through the VA. Visit the Department of Veterans Affairs website to learn more about requesting your COE.
Do I still need to go through the application process if I have my COE?
Are there pre-payment penalties?
Are there closing costs with a VA Loan?
What are the benefits of a VA Loan?
Are all properties eligible for a VA Loan?
There are some limitations on the types of properties eligible for funding. Generally, VA Home Loans can be used to finance single family homes, condos in approved communities, and some manufactured homes that are sold with land and on a permanent foundation. VA Home Loans cannot be used to finance land without a dwelling, investment properties, or office/business spaces.
Visit VA.gov for additional information.
Where can I learn more about VA Home Loans?
The Department of Veterans Affairs website maintains an excellent site with comprehensive guides and information. Here are links to some of the most commonly requested resources:
Types of VA Home Loans
Eligibility requirements
How to request a COE
The VA Home Loan buying process