Conventional Vs. VA -
Benefits Of a VA Loan

  • Reduced or NO Down Payment
  • Reduced or No down payment required for loan amounts up to $417,000!
  • Reduced Down Payments on Jumbo Loans over $417,000
Down Payment Savings
Loan Amount
0% Down
5% Down
10% Down
20% Down
$100,000
$0
$5,000
$10,000
$20,000
$200,000
$0
$10,000
$20,000
$40,000
$300,000
$0
$15,000
$30,000
$60,000
$400,000
$0
$20,000
$40,000
$80,000
  • No Mortgage Insurance
  • VA Mortgage Loans do not monthly mortgage insurance.  Other loans with a loan amount greater than 80% of the value of the property require mortgage insurance.
Loan Amount
Monthly PMI Savings
$100,000
$46.67
$200,000
$103.33
$300,000
$140.00
$400,000
$186.67

Assumptions:  95% LTV, 750 Credit Score, SFH, 30% Coverage, 30 Year Fixed, Approve/Eligible, Primary Residence, Florida

  • Low Interest Rates
    • Interest Rates on VA Mortgages are often lower than those for conventional loans.
    • Especially for borrowers with low credit scores
  • Easier to Qualify
  • Lower Credit Scores -  As low as 550 qualifying credit score.*
  • Limited Credit History - Non-traditional trade lines, such as utility bills, rent history, and other accounts that are not included on traditional credit reports may be considered in supporting a determination of a borrower’s ability to repay the loan.
  • Adverse Credit- Shorter waiting periods after significant derogatory credit events before eligibility for financing is restored.
    • Bankruptcy – 2 years (7), 13 – 1 year in as long as 12 months payments on time
    • Short-/Deed-in-Lieu – 2 years
    • Foreclosure – 2 years
  • Higher Debt-to-Income Ratios
    • Up to 55% (or higher) debt ratios permitted.  Significantly exceeding what is permitted under conventional loan guidelines.
  • High LTV Limits on Refinance Transactions
    • Refinance up to 100% or greater of your Property’s Value
    • Cash-out Refinances up to 85% Loan-To-Value
  • VA Mortgage Loans are assumable
  • No Prepayment Penalty
  • Seller Contributions to your closing costs of up to 6% of the purchase price

TAKE CASH OUT

Leverage your investment and use the equity your home has gained over the years

Good for
Renovating your home
Paying down high-interest debt

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LOWER YOUR PAYMENT

As an established homeowner, you can improve your financial security by refinancing to a lower payment

Good for
Lowering your monthly outlay
Planning for retirement

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SHORTEN YOUR LOAN TERM

Learn how the home buying process works with our mortgage Refinance into a shorter term so you can pay off your mortgage soonere tools and resources page

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Reducing the amount of interest you’ll pay
Becoming mortgage-free faster

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