VA Loans: Requirements, Rates & How to Apply
Zero-down-payment mortgage loans guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs for eligible service members, veterans, and surviving spouses.
580
Min Credit Score
0%
Min Down Payment
60%
Max DTI
government
Category
Key Takeaways
- ✓ Minimum credit score requirement: 580.
- ✓ Minimum down payment: 0% of the purchase price.
- ✓ Maximum debt-to-income (DTI) ratio: 60%.
- ✓ Zero-down-payment mortgage loans guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs for eligible service members, veterans, and surviving spouses.
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