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VA Loan

At Prestian.ai, our VA Loan offering gives eligible veterans, active service members, and surviving spouses access to home financing with low or no down payment, no private mortgage insurance, and competitive interest rates. 

We combine AI-driven underwriting with service-member friendly terms to deliver fast, transparent, and supportive mortgage solutions.

VA Loan Highlights

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Competitive Interest Rates
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Down payments as low as 3%
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Zero Point Loans available
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Must have 2 years verifiable self employment income
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Fixed and Adjustable-Rate Options

What is a VA Loan?

A VA Loan (Veterans Affairs Loan) is a mortgage option backed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. It’s designed to help qualified veterans, current service members, and certain surviving spouses buy, build, or improve homes.
Unlike many other mortgage types, VA Loans are unique in allowing zero down payment in many cases, having more flexible underwriting standards, and offering lower closing costs.
At Prestian.ai, we leverage cutting-edge AI to evaluate eligibility, match you to lenders that support VA programs, and speed up approval by automatically handling many of the verification steps.

Benefits of a VA Loan

Low or zero down payment:
Many VA Loans require no down payment when full entitlement is available and the home’s sales price does not exceed its appraised value.
No private mortgage insurance (PMI):
VA Loans do not require monthly mortgage insurance premiums, unlike many conventional loans.
Competitive interest rates & favorable terms:
Because VA borrowers have government backing, lenders can often offer lower interest rates and more forgiving terms.
Prestian.ai’s algorithms help you find lenders offering the best rates for your situation.
Flexible credit and underwriting standards:
The VA doesn’t mandate a minimum credit score, though individual lenders usually do.
This flexibility enables more veterans to access home financing.
Lower closing costs:
VA guidelines limit certain fees veterans must pay, and some closing costs may be negotiated or covered.
Prestian.ai helps you compare and reduce fees across lenders.
Low or zero down payment:
Many VA Loans require no down payment when full entitlement is available and the home’s sales price does not exceed its appraised value.
No private mortgage insurance (PMI):
VA Loans do not require monthly mortgage insurance premiums, unlike many conventional loans.
Competitive interest rates & favorable terms:
Because VA borrowers have government backing, lenders can often offer lower interest rates and more forgiving terms.
Prestian.ai’s algorithms help you find lenders offering the best rates for your situation.
Flexible credit and underwriting standards:
The VA doesn’t mandate a minimum credit score, though individual lenders usually do.
This flexibility enables more veterans to access home financing.
Lower closing costs:
VA guidelines limit certain fees veterans must pay, and some closing costs may be negotiated or covered.
Prestian.ai helps you compare and reduce fees across lenders.
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Who Qualifies for a VA Loan & What Are the Limits?

Who Qualifies

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Borrowers with stable income (whether salaried or self-employed, typically with at least 2 years of verifiable income if self-employed, as is required by Prestian.ai’s policy).

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Sufficient documentation of income, assets, employment, and other obligations (existing debts etc.).

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A credit history without major recent adverse events (bankruptcy, foreclosure) or with enough recovery time since such events.

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Ability to make required down payment and cover closing costs, plus sufficient reserves in some cases

What are the Limits

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Service eligibility:
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Home usage:
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Entitlement & loan limits:
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Property appraisal & standards:
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VA Loan Credit Score Requirements

Credit Score Requirements

  • The VA itself does not set a minimum credit score across the board.
  • Individual lenders do impose credit score thresholds. Many lenders prefer scores of around 620 or higher for favorable terms, though some consider lower credit scores (e.g. 580) depending on other strengths in your application (down payment ability, debt-to-income ratio, residual income, employment history).

Prestian.ai’s platform assesses your full financial profile, including credit history, income stability, existing debts, and other risk factors, to match you with lenders who have credit policies that suit you.

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VA Loan Down Payment Requirements

Down Payment Requirements

  • Zero down payment is possible: If you have full entitlement and the home’s sale price is at or below appraised value, you typically do not need to put down any payment.
  • When a down payment might be required: If you have partial entitlement, or if the sales price exceeds appraised value, you may need to contribute a down payment or fund the difference.
  • Making a voluntary down payment: Even when no down payment is required, putting some money down may reduce your VA funding fee and lower your monthly payments. It can also build equity immediately. Prestian.ai can help you simulate options with or without a down payment.

FAQs on Conventional Loan

What is a VA funding fee, and can it be waived?
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How soon can I use my VA loan entitlement again?
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Does VA loan reduce closing costs or required fees?
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Can someone with lower credit (below lender’s preferred score) still get a VA loan?
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Is there a limit to how much I can borrow with a VA loan?
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