Finance & Mortgages

VA Loan

A loan partly guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs that can offer eligible borrowers no down payment and no monthly mortgage insurance.

A VA loan is guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for eligible veterans, service members, and certain surviving spouses. It allows a zero down payment and does not require monthly mortgage insurance.

Instead of mortgage insurance, a VA loan charges a one-time funding fee, which can usually be financed into the loan.

On the exam

VA is guaranteed, allows zero down, and charges a funding fee rather than monthly mortgage insurance.

Exam trap

VA loans have a funding fee, not FHA-style mortgage insurance premiums. Match the program to the borrower's veteran status.

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Financing & Settlement (6% of the exam)

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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA home loans

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