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Missouri veterans prefers a A VA (Veterans Administration) guaranteed home loan over other loans.  Why?For active, non-active, Reserve, National Guard, and retired military of the armed forces this loan is a great option because there is no down payment needed and no private monthly mortgage insurance required. What with the normally ow interest rates and no mortgage insurance an eligible veteran can save money every month and/or qualify for more home.

VA mortgage loans can be used towards purchasing a home, building a home, or refinancing an existing mortgage.

We will discuss what role the VA plays in a VA guaranteed mortgage, the benefits of a VA home loan who is eligible for a VA loan, and the documentation you will need to present to your lender in order to apply.

Did you know that more than 27 million veterans and service personnel are eligible for VA financing, yet many aren’t aware it may be possible for them to buy homes again with VA financing using remaining or restored loan entitlement? 

VA Does Not Offer Loans Directly and Does Not Guaranty You Will Qualify.

The VA does not actually lend the money to you directly. They offer a guaranty to a lender that if you should default on the loan, they will pay the lender a percentage of the loan balance.

*The word GUARANTY does not actually guarantee the veteran will qualify for a VA home loan.

Primary Benefits of a VA Mortgage:

• 100% financing
• No monthly private mortgage insurance is required
• There is a limitation on buyers’ closing costs
• The loan is assumable, subject to VA approval of the assumer’s credit
• 30 year fixed loan
• Seller can pay up to 4% of the veterans closing costs and even pay down they buyer’s debt to help lower their debt-to-income ratio
• Interest rates are similar to FHA rates
• You don’t need perfect credit

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: My parent is a veteran. Can I obtain a VA loan if I have not served in the military myself?

No, the VA loan benefit does not extend to a veteran’s children.

Q: What is required to prove my record of military service?

You will be required to us Standard Form 180, Request Pertaining to Military Records, to apply for proof of military service.

Q: My spouse who has passed away was an eligible veteran. I am eligible for the home loan benefit myself?

A surviving spouse is eligible if they have not remarried, and the eligible veteran died during active duty service or as a result of a service-related disability.

Q: Is a VA loan better than a conventional mortgage?

In many cases, yes. VA guaranteed loans often offer a lower interest rate than conventional mortgages, they do not require monthly private mortgage insurance when borrowing more than 80% of a home’s value, and they can be easier to get approved for.

Q: How long does it take to get approved for a VA loan?

It varies depending on the current workload of your lender, but it is typically the same as for conventional mortgages – 3 weeks to 45 days.

For more information on the VA loan process in Missouri, please call Bob Rutledge at USA Mortgage in St. Louis Mo at 314-628-2218