VA Loans Regulations & Fees

Although the VA Loan is a federal program, the government generally does not make direct loans to veterans. Instead, private lenders including Houzzle Financial, finance the loan while the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a guaranty.

This guaranty, which protects the lender against total loss should the buyer default, provides incentive for private lenders to offer loans with better terms.

In most parts of the country, veterans who qualify for the VA Loan can purchase a home worth up to $424,100 without putting any money down; however, with the 2017 VA Loan Limits, borrowers in high-cost counties may be able to purchase homes far exceeding that amount without a down payment. To find out the VA Loan Limit in your area, give us a call at (770)897-LOAN (5626)

The VA Funding Fee goes directly to the VA to ensure the program keeps running for future generations of military homebuyers by removing any additional burdens off tax payers and veterans. The fee varies depending on the borrower’s circumstances and does not apply for veterans with service-connected disabilities. For example, if this is your first time using the VA Home Loan Program, the funding fee is typically 2.15 percent of the purchase price of the home. For subsequent use of your VA Loan benefit, the fee is 3.3 percent.

VA borrowers can roll the funding fee into their overall loan amount. The VA also limits closing costs for veterans and allows sellers to pay most or all of those expenses. Many of our borrowers purchase a home with no money due at closing.