VA
guaranteed loans are made by lenders and
guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veteran
Affairs (VA) to eligible veterans for the
purchase of a home. The guaranty means the
lender is protected against loss if you fail to
repay the loan. In most cases, no down payment
is required on a VA guaranteed loan and the
borrower usually receives a lower interest rate
than is ordinarily available with other loans.
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Negotiable interest rates.
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Closing costs are comparable and sometimes lower - than other financing
types.
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No private mortgage insurance requirement.
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Right to prepay loan without penalties
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The Mortgage can be taken over (or assumed) by the buyer when a home is
sold.
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Counseling and assistance available to veteran borrowers having financial
difficulty or facing default on their loan.