- Veterans are not required to put any money down on the first $766,550 loaned in Boise on a VA Loan. ($0 Down and 100% Financing).
- The VA Loan allows sellers to contribute up to 4% of sales price towards closing costs, pre-paid items, VA funding fee and tax reserves. This can even go towards paying off collections, judgments or leases at closing.(In a competitive market this may need to be added to the sales price or paid by the VA buyer).
- Upon an accepted offer the VA buyer will deposit an earnest money as good faith for the purchase. This amount is typically 1% of the sales price. (This will go towards closing costs and if unused be refunded at closing to the Veteran buyer).
- We recommend all buyers obtain a home inspection of the property. This is not required by the VA although it is used in negotiating potential repairs with the seller and gives a Veteran buyer a detailed report of the condition of the home. The VA has minimum property requirements for a VA loan and our team is experienced in identifying possible issues for our clients
- The lender will order a VA appraisal of the home and this will determine the value of the property and also show the lender that the home meets the required VA standards. (We help our buyers look for issues during home showings and inspections and can work with many sellers to correct items that may come up).
- Closing of a VA loan in the Boise area is currently taking between 30-45 days from an accepted offer. (We can speed up this process by completing inspections timely and ordering an appraisal quickly).
Additional information for Veterans obtaining a VA Loan
1. Veterans will need a minimum credit score of 580 and lenders may have additional requirements.
2. Multi-Family 2 to 4 unit purchase transactions will also work with a VA Loan on owner occupied purchases up to $1,474,400.
3. The VA Loan Program is best with a fixed rate loan and lenders offer a 15 year and 30 year mortgage option.
4. VA Funding Fees may be waived with 10% or greater service disability.
5. The VA funding fee can be financed and is currently 2.15% of the loan amount on first time VA purchases with $0 down.
6. Boise Veterans can obtain their Certificate of Eligibility by applying online or working with a local VA lender.
7. Other terms and conditions may apply, contact your local VA Lender for details
$0 Down 100% Financing with a VA Jumbo Loan for Boise Veterans
Here is some additional information for Veterans obtaining a VA Jumbo Loan:
- Veterans that have their full entitlement will not need a down payment for a VA loan regardless of the loan amount.
- Veterans who have an active VA loan or diminished entitlement with a prior VA foreclosure may need to bring in a down payment.
- Veterans may need a minimum credit score of 620 and lenders may have additional requirements.
- The service requirement for a VA Jumbo loan are the same as a conforming VA loan.
- The interest rates may differ slightly and income and credit requirements may vary with lenders.
- Manufactured homes are not eligible for the VA Jumbo program in Portland.
- VA Loan Funding fees can financed for loans greater than $766,550. They may also be paid in cash by the Veteran or by the Seller at closing.
- Multi-Family 2 to 4 unit purchase transactions will also work with a VA Jumbo Loan on owner occupied purchases.
- The VA Jumbo Loan Program is best with a fixed rate loan.
- VA Funding Fee may be waived with 10% or greater service disability
- Other terms and conditions may apply, contact your local VA Lender for details
Additional VA Loan requirements
1. Obtain Certificate of Eligibility
2. The property must meet the minimum requirements for Boise VA Loans
3. The lender will order a VA appraisal that must meet VA guidelines