VA loans are flexible, government guaranteed loans made under the programs of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
VA-guaranteed home loans help eligible servicemembers, veterans, National Guard members and surviving spouses realize the American dream of homeownership.
All VA-eligible borrowers can take advantage of the variety of benefits offered by VA- guaranteed home loans:
Zero down payment requirements
Zero private mortgage insurance (PMI) requirements
Competitive interest rates
Reusable and lifelong benefits
Limitations on closing costs
Loan is assumable or transferable
No prepayment penalty
In addition to all the benefits listed above, eligible disabled veterans may experience these extra advantages:
Generally, VA home loans require a one-time, upfront fee called the VA funding fee. This fee is a percentage of the loan amount, calculated based on several factors. For many first-time buyers, the fee is 2.15 percent.
However, vets with a service-related disability may be exempt from paying the fee, resulting in cost savings.
The VA offers grants to veterans and servicemembers with certain permanent and total service-connected disabilities to help purchase or construct an adapted home, or modify an existing home to accommodate a disability.
There are two grant programs that the VA provides: the Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) grant and the Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) grant.
SAH grants assist veterans with certain service-related disabilities live independently in a barrier-free environment.
SHA grants aid veterans with certain service-connected disabilities adapt or purchase a home to accommodate the disability.
If you are an eligible veteran or servicemember, you may take advantage of a $0 Down VA Home Loan with NewDay USA.
Call us today at 800-405-4187 to learn more. A dedicated loan officer can answer any questions you may have.