VA Funding Fee Explained
The VA Funding Fee is paid directly to the Department of Veteran's Affairs and is the reason they can guarantee this no-money-down loan program. This fee is paid so that VA eligibile borrowers can enjoy loan benefits such as $0 down financing and no PMI payments.
VA Funding Fee Chart
The Funding Fee is calculated by looking at 5 different factors: Loan amount, loan type (Purchase or Refinance), type of service, down payment (if any) and prior VA loan use. Take a look at the charts below to see how the va funding fee varies based on these factors.
| Purchase - First Time Use | ||
|---|---|---|
| Down Payment | Active Duty/Retired | Guard/Reserve |
| $0 Down | 2.15% | 2.40% |
| 5-10% Down | 1.50% | 1.75% |
| 10% or More | 1.25% | 1.50% |
| Purchase - Additional Use | ||
|---|---|---|
| Down Payment | Active Duty/Retired | Guard/Reserve |
| $0 Down | 3.30% | 3.30% |
| 5-10% Down | 1.50% | 1.75% |
| 10% or More | 1.25% | 1.50% |
| Cashout Refinance | ||
|---|---|---|
| VA Usage | Active Duty/Retired | Guard/Reserve |
| 1st Time Use | 2.15% | 2.40% |
| Additional Use | 3.30% | 3.30% |
| IRRL (Interest Rate Reduction Loan) | ||
|---|---|---|
| VA Usage | Active Duty/Retired | Guard/Reserve |
| 1st Time Use | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Additional Use | 0.5% | 0.5% |
How the Funding Fee is Paid
The funding fee doesn't need to be 'paid' separately and is typically rolled into the loan. This is a big benefit to borrowers looking to take advantage of the $0 down benefit of the VA loan. Not only do borrowers not need to put anything down, but they can also finance the VA funding fee as well.
VA Funding Fee Exemption
Borrowers are exempt from paying the funding fee if they receive any disability payments from the VA or are considered at least 10% disabled.
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