VA Loan Costs

A basic funding fee of 2.30% must be paid to VA by all but certain exempt veterans. Depending on your down payment, your fee can be reduced to either 1.65% or 1.40%. Contact one of our VA Specialist for details.

A funding fee of 2.30% must be paid by all eligible Reserve/National Guard individuals. Depending on your down payment, your fee can be reduced to either 1.65% or 1.40%. Contact one of our VA Specialist for details.

The funding fee for loans to refinance an existing VA home loan with a new VA home loan to lower the existing interest rate is 0.50%.

Veterans who are using entitlement for a second or subsequent time who do not make a down payment of at least 5% are charged a funding fee of 3.60%.

NOTE: For all VA home loans, the funding fee may be paid in cash or it may be included in the loan.

In addition, reasonable closing costs may be charged by the mortgage company. These costs may not be included in the loan. The following items may be paid by the veteran purchaser, the seller, or shared. Closing costs may vary among companies and also throughout the nation because of differing local laws and customs.

VA loan costs may include VA appraisal, credit report, loan origination fee (usually 1 percent of the loan), discount points, title search and title insurance, recording fees, state and/or local transfer taxes, if applicable, survey

No commissions, brokerage fees or "buyer broker" fees may be charged to the veteran buyer.