VA Loans in Royal Oak
Are you shopping for a Michigan home as a veteran, active-duty service member, or eligible surviving spouse?
In appreciation for your service, the Department of Veterans Affairs may insure your home loan through the VA loan program.
If you qualify, you can move into a home with zero down and affordable rates.
What is a VA Loan?
A VA loan is a mortgage that is guaranteed by the US Department of Veterans Affairs.
Guaranteeing a loan helps both borrowers and lenders by reducing the risk associated with a mortgage.
Lenders can offer more competitive terms to borrowers thanks to this insurance.
Benefits of Royal Oak VA Mortgages
What makes VA mortgages some of the most affordable and flexible home financing products out there?
- With a VA mortgage, you can move into a home without a down payment. You can move into a home now, instead of waiting until you save up enough money to purchase it with a conventional loan.
- Your credit score does not need to be perfect to qualify for this type of mortgage and its competitive interest rates.
- Private mortgage insurance (PMI) is not a requirement for a VA mortgage. That means additional monthly savings.
- Closing costs are capped.
- If you are an eligible disabled applicant, you may be able to get the funding fee waived.
- This type of financing can be used for building, buying, refinancing, upgrading or repairing a home in Michigan.
Are You Eligible for a VA Loan in Michigan?
VA loan applicants need to meet these requirements in order to successfully obtain financing:
- You must be a retired veteran, active duty service member, or eligible surviving spouse.
- Service in any branch of the nation’s military can fulfill the requirement to qualify for a VA mortgage. But if you were a member of the National Guard or Reserve, you must have been activated to qualify.
- You need to have performed the minimum service requirement. What this requirement is depends on the era when you served. It is usually 90 days of active-duty wartime service or 181 days of continuous active-duty peacetime service. We can look up the requirement for your service era.
VA Loan FAQ
Q: Can I qualify for a VA mortgage if I have had one in the past?
A: Yes. You can use your VA loan benefits over and over. There is no limit.
Q: What if I had a foreclosure or bankruptcy?
A: After the waiting period passes, you can qualify for a VA mortgage.
Q: It has been a long time since I served. Can I still get a VA loan, or have my benefits expired?
A: Yes. There is no expiration date for your VA loan benefits. However long it has been, you can still use your benefits.
Move Into a Home in Michigan Now With a Zero Down VA Mortgage
Mortgage City has helped many veterans and their families move affordably into homes in Michigan and Florida with zero down.
Are you ready to find out if you qualify? Let’s set up a consultation so we can walk you through the application process. Please call us at (248) 930-8709 to get started. You could soon be moving into your new home with zero down.