CVA Veterans Housing & Financial Assistance

Question 1

What is the primary benefit of a VA Home Loan Guaranty compared to a conventional mortgage?

Accepted Answer

No down payment required and no private mortgage insurance (PMI) for eligible veterans

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Lower interest rates guaranteed by law

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A cash grant of up to 20% of the home price

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Fixed interest rates lower than any other loan type

Question 2

What is the VA Funding Fee for a VA Home Loan?

Accepted Answer

A one-time fee paid at closing that helps sustain the VA home loan program, varying by down payment and veteran status

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A monthly insurance premium paid to VA

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An annual fee paid to the lender for VA loan servicing

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A fee waived for all veterans regardless of disability rating

Question 3

Which veterans are exempt from paying the VA Funding Fee?

Accepted Answer

Veterans receiving VA compensation for service-connected disabilities, and surviving spouses of veterans who died in service or from service-connected disabilities

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All veterans who served more than 20 years

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Veterans with an honorable discharge only

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Veterans who have used the VA home loan benefit before

Question 4

What does 'entitlement' refer to in the context of the VA Home Loan program?

Accepted Answer

The amount the VA guarantees to the lender on behalf of the veteran, enabling the loan without a down payment

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The maximum loan amount a veteran can borrow

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A veteran's right to any federal housing benefit

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The number of times a veteran can use a VA home loan

Question 5

What VA program assists homeless veterans or those at risk of homelessness through rental assistance and supportive services?

Accepted Answer

HUD-VASH (HUD-VA Supportive Housing) program

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VA Home Loan Guaranty

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Specially Adapted Housing grant

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Veterans Pension Aid and Attendance

Question 6

What is the 'Certificate of Eligibility' (COE) for VA Home Loans?

Accepted Answer

A document from VA confirming that the veteran meets service requirements for a VA home loan

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A certificate proving the veteran's discharge characterization

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A credit approval document from the lender

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A property appraisal certificate required for VA loans