VA Loans

A VA loan is a mortgage loan guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) that is available to most US service members. It offers some very great benefits to those that have served our country. You can take advantage of VA home loan benefits here in Coral Springs.

Benefits of VA Loans

• You can buy a home with no money down.
• You can refinance your home up to 100% of the value of your home.
• You never have to pay PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance).
• Sellers can pay your closing costs.
• They are usually easier to get because the Government insures the loan so that there is much less risk to the lender.
• If you already have a VA Loan you might be eligible for a VA Streamline Refinance, easing the financial burden of homeownership even further.
• Disabled Veterans may qualify for a waiver of the Funding Fee if they receive any disability payments from the VA or if they are considered at least 10% disabled.

Who is eligible for a VA Loan?

As a rule of thumb, almost all active duty or honorably discharged service members are eligible for a VA loan. In most cases you can apply for your VA home loan wherever you live, which means you can use your VA home loan in Coral Springs or wherever you find yourself.

Now that you have served your country you deserve to start your civilian life from the comfort of a stable home.

You may be eligible for a VA loan if any one of these statements describes you:

• I served 181 days during peacetime. (Active Duty)
• I served 90 days during wartime. (Active Duty)
• I served 6 years in the Reserves or National Guard.
• I am the spouse of a service member who was killed in the line of duty.
• I currently receive disability payments from the VA.

What is the VA Funding Fee and is it required?

Yes, it is required. It is a fee paid directly to the Department of Veteran's Affairs so that they can guarantee your loan and provide you with the opportunity to receive a loan with little to no money out of pocket.

How much is the VA Funding Fee?

Yes, it is required. It is a fee paid directly to the Department of Veterans Affairs so that they can guarantee your loan and provide you with the opportunity to receive a loan with little to no money out of pocket. Funding fees are also eligible to be waived if you are a disabled vet.

How much is the VA Funding Fee?

It depends on several factors including Whether you are Active Duty, Retired, Guard or Reserve and whether you this is a first-time use, subsequent use, or a cash-out refinance.

The amount of your down payment can also make an impact on your VA home loan. The fee can range from as little as 1.25% up to 3.3% of the loan.

Generally, the more money you put down the lower the VA funding fee.

Please contact us and we will help you to determine what the exact cost of the VA Funding Fee would be for your situation. We can also help if you already have a particular Coral Springs home in mind.

Do I have to pay the VA Funding Fee out of pocket?

No, you can include the VA Funding Fee in your loan and pay the funding fee throughout your loan.

Do I still have to pay other normal closing costs like Appraisal, Title, and Escrows?

Yes, however with a VA loan if you are purchasing a new home the seller can pay for all or part of your closing costs.

What is a VA Streamline Refinance?

A VA Streamline Refinance is a refinance option that is available if you already have a VA mortgage and you want to lower your interest rate with little or no out-of-pocket closing costs. You don't have to provide bank statements, W2s, job verification or paychecks.

Check to see if you qualify for a VA Loan:

These materials are not from HUD, VA, or FHA and were not approved by HUD or any other government agency.