What is the VA funding fee?
Answered by Onias Derilus, Mortgage Capital · NMLS# 1859012 · Florida licensed mortgage broker
The VA funding fee is a one-time charge that helps sustain the program in place of monthly mortgage insurance. It runs roughly 1.25% to 3.3% of the loan depending on down payment and whether it's your first VA loan.
It can be financed into the loan. Veterans with a service-connected disability are typically exempt. We'll calculate your exact fee and check whether you're exempt.
A one-time fee
The VA funding fee is a one-time charge that helps keep the VA loan program running. It usually ranges from about 1.25% to 3.3% of the loan amount, depending on your down payment and whether you have used a VA loan before.
You can pay it upfront or roll it into the loan.
Who pays less or nothing
First-time VA users pay less than repeat users. Veterans receiving VA disability compensation are exempt from the fee entirely, which saves thousands.
We check your exact fee and any exemption. Reach out and we will confirm your VA funding fee.