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Am I eligible as a spouse of a deceased Veteran?



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Am I eligible as a spouse of a deceased Veteran?

VA loans are available to some non-military personnel, including both unmarried and remarried spouses.

An unmarried spouse whose veteran died on active duty or because of a disability connected to his or her service is eligible for a VA home loan benefit. Surviving spouses who obtain a VA loan with the veteran before his or her death can also obtain a VA interest rate reduction refinancing, better known as a VA streamline refinance. Surviving spouses who were married upon or after turning age 57, and on or after December 16, 2003 may be eligible for a VA home loan. Surviving spouses who were married before that date are no longer eligible to participate. The spouse of an active duty member who is listed as Missing In Action or Prisoner Of War for at least 90 days is eligible for a one time use of the VA home loan benefit.

For more information, please call Veterans United Home Loans to speak with a VA Loan Specialist.

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Eligible Military Service Members and Veterans:
In general, eligiblity includes 181 days of peacetime service, 90 days war time service or 6 years in the reserve or National Guard. Some surviving spouses of veterans who died while in service or from a service-connected disability may also be eligible.
 
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Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI):
On most mortgages, borrowers who can't put down 20 percent of the loan amount are required to pay private mortgage insurance. It protects lenders against borrowers who default and also helps borrowers who can't muster a large down payment. There is no PMI on a VA loan.
 
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Department of Veterans Affairs:
A branch of the federal government that administers a variety of services for veterans, including the VA Loan benefit.

Guaranty:
With VA Loans, the federal government backs each mortgage with a promise to repay the loan amount should a borrower fail to pay.

VA Jumbo Loan:
A loan that's larger than the limit allowed in a specific region. Jumbo loans are rather complicated; contact us to learn more.
 
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Certain Situations:
VA Loans can't be used to purchase second or vacation home or rental properties.

Interest Rate:
The amount a lender charges a borrower to borrow money.
 
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Funding Fee:
A mandatory fee paid to the VA assigned to all VA Loans. The funding fee amount can be financed, meaning the cost won't come out of your pocket at closing. Borrowers with a service-connected disability are exempt from paying the fee.
 
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Closing Costs:
Closing costs are the charges and fees associated with processing and finalizing a loan. With the VA Loan, there are predefined closing cost limits: a 1 percent lender origination fee, reasonable discount points and other reasonable and standard fees and charges.
 
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Zero Money Down:
When no down payment is required. The VA Loan is one of the only remaining loans that doesn't require any money up front for a down payment.
 
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