VA Loan Guidelines
There are a number of VA Loan Guidelines covering what a VA Loan can and cannot be used for. VA Loans may be used to buy or construct a primary residence, to refinance an existing VA Loan, and to refinance a conventional loan or other indebtedness secured by a record of lien.
VA Mortgage Center.com is here to help you understand more about VA loan requirements and guidelines. We can help connect you with a VA specialist who will be with you every step of the way to help you understand everything you need to know.
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Since 1930, The Department of Veterans Affairs has been working to provide financial services to veterans and their dependents. Through VA Home Loans, the department has helped countless veterans purchase their perfect home.
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VA Loans can also be used for home renovations and energy efficiency updates to a home. Farm residences and one-family residential units in a condominium that has been approved by the VA are also allowed uses.
The guidelines state that a VA Loan cannot be use for land loans, investment properties or non-residential items such as houseboats or RVs. VA Loans are also not allowed to be used for the purchase of multiple units in a housing complex unless the veteran will be using all units as part of his or her primary residence.
VA Loan guidelines extend past requirements about the type of property and include:
- Occupancy
- Income
- Assets
- Debts & Credits
There are also rules about eligibility and payment of fees. Learn more about all of the different VA Loan guidelines in our VA Loan Library.
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VETERAN HOME LOAN SPECIALIST
If you have questions, or if you want to determine if a veteran home loan is actually the best financial decision for you, you may get advice from a VA mortgage specialist online or call 800-405-6682.
See a related article: VA Loan Funding Fees and Other Costs
Read more about the Veterans Benefit Act of 2004.
