VA loans provide a valuable benefit to those who have served our country and can make it easier for them to achieve the dream of homeownership.





Qualified veterans, service members, and spouses can buy a home with 0% down.
VA loans do not require private mortgage insurance, reducing your monthly payment.
VA loans are often easier to qualify for with more forgiving credit and income requirements.
VA loans are a powerful benefit for those who have served in the U.S. military.
Only eligible veterans, active-duty, and select surviving spouses can use a VA loan.
VA loans are for owner-occupied homes only — not for rentals or second homes.
VA financing cannot be used for vacation homes, flips, or rental-only properties.
VA loans offer 100% financing with no mortgage insurance — a huge benefit for veterans.
If your entitlement is still tied to another property, you may not qualify without restoring benefits.
VA loans often allow higher DTI ratios and lower credit scores compared to conventional loans.
VA loans include a one-time funding fee (unless exempt), which some borrowers prefer to avoid.








Darcel Ballentine
Barone LLC.


Darcel Ballentine
Barone LLC.
VA loans are available to veterans, active-duty service members, certain National Guard and Reserve members, and eligible surviving spouses who meet specific service requirements set by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
No. One of the biggest advantages of a VA loan is that qualified borrowers can purchase a home with 0% down, making it easier to achieve homeownership without large upfront costs.
No. Unlike many other loan types, VA loans do not require monthly private mortgage insurance (PMI), which can result in significant savings over the life of the loan.
Yes. If you’ve used a VA loan in the past, you may be eligible to use your benefit again, depending on how much of your entitlement has been restored.
VA loans can be used to purchase a primary residence, such as a single-family home, VA-approved condo, or multi-unit property (up to four units) as long as the borrower occupies one of the units.
The VA funding fee is a one-time fee paid to help fund the program and reduce its cost to taxpayers. It can be rolled into the loan and varies depending on factors like down payment size and whether it's your first time using a VA loan.


