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VA Loan Limits and Requirements

Current VA Loan Limit: $650,000

Requirements for loan amounts $417,000 or below
- No Minimum Credit Score
- Zero Down Payment Required
- No Reserves Required
- Ratios are flexible depending on credit and residual income

Requirements for loan amounts over $417000
- Maximum loan amount: $650,000
- Down payment required : 25% of the difference between Sales price and $417,000
- Minimum FICO: 660
- Maximum DTI: 45%
- 2 months PITI in reserves minimum
- AU approval Required
- Manual Underwriting option not available
- Mortgage/Rental history: 0 x 30 in past 12 months
- All other VA requirements must be met

VA Funding Fee
Initial User
-2.15% w/ $0 down

Subsequent User
-3.3% w/ $0 down

Initial and Subsequent user
-1.5% w/ 5-10% down
-1.25% w/ 10% down

Partial or Full Disability
-Fee waived for all Down Payments

Interested Party Contributions may include; all buyers closing costs, 2 points, plus 4% additional concessions (4% may include funding fee, prepaid items, and buyer’s credit card balances)

Funds to close:
- borrowers own funds
- retirement accounts
- gift
- both secured and unsecured loans

Source of information:
Platinum 1st Mortgage, LP

Related Posts:
What is FHA
FHA Limits in NV
General FHA Rules

Should you have any questions or need further information,
please don’t hesitate to contact me, (775) 220-1630

Or visit my blog at www.SellingNorthernNV.com


Joshua Talayka
Chase International
Office: 775 850 5900
Toll Free: 877 922 5900
Cell: 775 220 1630
Fax: 775 850 5901
985 Damonte Ranch Pkwy, Ste. 110
Reno, Nevada (NV) 89521


About The Author

Josh Talayka
Aside from my knowledge and experience in the Real Estate Industry, i also bring to the table a background in both Retail Sales and the Information Technology Industry. My Sales experience gives me the ability to handle objections easily and quickly take control in any negotiation. Whether you are looking to buy or sell, I guarantee that with me in your corner you’ll have the upper hand throughout the transaction. My experience in the Information Technology Industry gives me a unique edge in today’s high paced, internet driven world.

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