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    What is a Veteran Affairs (VA) Loan?

    A VA fixed-rate home loan is a mortgage option guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, designed specifically for veterans, active-duty service members, and eligible surviving spouses. The interest rate remains constant throughout the life of the loan, providing predictable monthly payments. VA loans often come with benefits like no down payment, no private mortgage insurance (PMI), and competitive interest rates.

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    Key criteria to consider when applying for a VA Loan

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    Loan Amount

    The maximum loan amount is $806,500.

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    Credit Score
    Must have a minimum credit score of 600.

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    Mortgage Insurance
     No monthly mortgage insurance.

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    Down Payment

    There is a 0% down payment with 100% financing. 100% financing is available on homes that will be your primary residence. Not applicable on second homes or investment homes. 

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    Funding Fee

    The VA funding fee is a one-time payment made to the Department of Veterans Affairs when a borrower takes out a VA-backed home loan. It helps to cover the cost of administering the VA home loan program. Your funding fee may be financed into your loan amount. Rates vary - speak to one of our lenders to determine what your rate will be.

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    Loan approval is subject to credit approval and program guidelines. Interest rate and program terms are subject to change without notice.

    *Annual Percentage Rate (APR) represents the true yearly cost of your loan, including any fees or costs in addition to the actual interest you pay to the lender.

    The rates shown above are the current rates for the purchase of a single-family primary residence. These rates are not guaranteed and are subject to change. This is not a credit decision or a commitment to lend. Your guaranteed rate will depend on various factors including loan product, loan size, credit profile, property value, geographic location, occupancy and other factors.

    Application can be made by calling 877-955-3722, by applying online, or by meeting with a mortgage loan officer.

    30 & 15 Year Fixed-Rate Loans - Conforming rates are for loan amounts not exceeding $510,400. Annual Percentage Rate (APR) calculation is based on estimates included in the table above with borrower-paid finance charges of 0.862% of the base loan amount, plus origination fees if applicable. If the down payment is less than 20%, mortgage insurance may be required, which could increase the monthly payment and the APR.

    USDA Rural Development - This program has restrictions on property location and household income. Click here to determine if your property is eligible.

    FHA Loans - A Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan is a government-backed home mortgage loan with more flexible lending requirements than conventional loans. Because of this, FHA mortgage interest rates may be somewhat higher. The buyer will also have to pay monthly mortgage insurance premiums, along with their monthly loan payments. FHA loans come in 15- and 30-year options.

    VA Loans -VA loans are home mortgages backed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). With a VA loan, eligible service members and veterans can buy a home with little or no down payment, or refinance an existing home to get cash out or a lower monthly payment. First State Community Bank offers 15- and 30-year options.

    As an approved lender for the VA Home Loan Guarantee Program, First State Community Bank can offer service members, veterans, and eligible surviving spouses favorable terms on all types of home mortgage products. And if you don't meet the qualifications for a VA loan, FHA loans offer similar advantages, including lower down payment requirements. Contact a mortgage loan officer today for more information about VA home loans and current VA mortgage rates.