VA
Secure a loan that recognizes your service
Claim the mortgage benefits you’ve earned, with zero down payment and no private mortgage insurance
Created to honor those who serve
VA loans are available exclusively to active duty service members, veterans, and surviving spouses. Designed for those who have dedicated their lives to serving our country, VA loans provide benefits that traditional loans simply can’t match.
VA benefits
- Become a homeowner sooner with no down payment required — no years of saving needed.
- With no private mortgage insurance, your monthly payments are lower than those of conventional loans.
- Enjoy competitive interest rates that often surpass those of conventional loans.
- Limited closing costs, with restrictions on the fees veterans can be charged.
- Transfer your mortgage to another qualified veteran with an assumable loan.
- Homeownership is within reach, thanks to flexible credit requirements for those with less-than-perfect credit.
Qualification criteria
- Completed consecutive days of active duty service during wartime.
- Served more than half a year consecutively on active duty during peacetime.
- Completed several years of service in the National Guard or Reserves.
- A spouse of a service member who died in the line of duty or as a result of a service-related disability.
- Eligibility includes holding a valid Certificate of Eligibility from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Meet FAM’s credit requirements.