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VA Loan Purposes
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To buy a home, including townhouse or condominium unit in a VA-approved
project.
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To build a home.
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To simultaneously purchase and improve a home.
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To improve a home by installing energy-related features such as solar or
heating/cooling systems, water heaters, insulation, weather-stripping/
caulking, storm windows/doors or other energy efficient improvements approved
by the lender and VA. These features may be added with the purchase of an
existing dwelling or by refinancing a home owned and occupied by the veteran. A
loan can be increased up to $3,000 based on documented costs or up to $6,000 if
the increase in the mortgage payment is offset by the expected reduction in
utility costs. A refinancing loan may not exceed 90 percent of the appraised
value plus the costs of the improvements. Check with a lender or VA for
details.
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To refinance an existing home loan up to 90 percent of the VA-established
reasonable value or to refinance an existing VA loan to reduce the interest
rate.
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To buy a manufactured home and/or lot.
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