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Using My VA Home Loan

Via Roland Woodworth "Clarksville-Fort Campbell Area Realtor" (Exit Realty Clarksville):

One advantage to having served our great country is the VA Home Loan.

This is a 100% Loan - Plus the VA Funding Fee.

  1. 2.15% First time use and no down payment

  2. 3.3%  Second time use and no down payment

  3. 0% for Disabled Veterans with service-connected disabilities.

  • If you do have a down payment, the funding fee can be reduced based on the amount of down payment. You lender can provide more details on this.

  • Rates vary for Reservist and National Guard members.

  1. 2.4% First time use and no down payment

  2. 3.3%  Second time use and no down payment

What are the advantages of a VA Home Loan ?

  1. 100% Financing

  2. No PMI - Private Mortgage Insurance

  3. Seller can pay ALL Closing Cost and Pre-Paid Items (Pending terms of your negotiated contract)

Can someone have more than One VA Loan ?

Answer: YES

  • Based on credit approval and the Sale Price of the 2nd home. 

Who can use a VA Home Loan ?  

 This can vary depending on the time of your service dates.

  • Wartime Service

    1.  WWII

    2. Korean War

    3. Vietnam War

  • Peace time Service period as follows:      

 

  1. 7/26/1947 to 6/26/1950

  2. 2/1/1955 to 8/4/1964

  3. 5/8/1975 to 9/7/1980 (Enlisted)

  4. 5/8/1975 to 10/16/1981 (Officer)  

  • Service after 9/7/1980 (enlisted) or 10/16/1981 (officer)

  • Gulf War - Service during period 8/2/1990 to date yet to be determined

  • Active Duty Service Personnel

  • Selected Reserves or National Guard

Click here for a complete list of the Military Service Requirements for VA Loan Eligibility. for a link to the  Department of Veteran Affairs website. Here you will get all the specific details of each group listed above.

Exit Realty ClarksvilleClick here to see ALL homes For Sale in Clarksville, TN and Oak Grove, KY and the Surrounding areas.  If you are not ready to Purchase a home at this time, we also offer Rentals as well until you are ready to find that perfect home.

 Roland Woodworth is a Realtor licensed in both Tennessee and Kentucky.

 

 In Montgomery County Tennessee and Christian County Kenucky (Fort Campbell, KY) your VA Loan can purchase a home up to $417,000.00

 

Information in this post and links via the Department of Veteran Affairs website.  VA funding fee may change in the future.

 

 

 

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Contact Shirley Parks with Sands Realty at 210-414-0966 or email shirley@shirleyparks.com.

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 We serve all of San Antonio, including the cities of Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Shavano Park, Hollywood Park, Hill Country Village, Bulverde, Garden Ridge, Schertz, Cibolo, Converse, Universal City.

We serve ALL neighborhoods, including Stone Oak, Encino Park, Cibolo Canyons, Rogers Ranch, Sonoma Ranch, Steubing Ranch, Canyon Springs, Alamo Ranch, Champions, Stonewall Ranch, The Dominion, and more.

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Comments

Shirley - great synopsis on VA loans. I have used them 3 times and it has been worth it each time.

Posted by Mike Saunders (Lanier Partners) about 3 years ago

Shirley: Thank You for the re-blog. This is great information. Hope it is helpful to you and others who read it.

Posted by Roland Woodworth,SFR - Clarksville Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource (Keller Williams Realty) about 3 years ago

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