ADVANTAGES OF A VA LOAN
- Equal opportunity for all qualified veterans
to obtain a VA loan.
- No downpayment (unless required by the lender
or the purchase price is more than the reasonable value of the property).
- Buyer informed of reasonable value.
- Negotiable interest rate.
- Ability to finance the VA funding fee (plus
reduced funding fees with a downpayment of at least 5% and exemption for
veterans receiving VA compensation).
- Closing costs are comparable with other
financing types (and may be lower).
- No mortgage insurance premiums.
- An assumable mortgage.
- Right to prepay without penalty.
- For homes inspected by VA during construction,
a warranty from builder and assistance from VA to obtain cooperation of
builder.
- VA assistance to veteran borrowers in default
due to temporary financial difficulty.