Benefits Of A VA Disability Loan

By Joanna Walsh


Many disabled veterans return home without pertinent information regarding the life altering opportunities available to them. Many of these benefits are offered in addition to the medical and educational assistance given to all veterans returning home and some special benefits are designed specifically for those who suffer physical or emotional issues after serving their country. Contacting local Veterans Association locations will help them understand the qualifications necessary to obtain a VA disability loan.

These loans can be given with zero percent down payments if you have been qualified as a disabled veteran. Other advantages offered include competitive interest rates, no mandatory mortgage insurance and no prepayment penalties should it become possible to end the mortgage early. Disabled veterans are also not required to pay a funding fee when acquiring the note.

If you have not been certified prior to purchase of your home you may qualify for reimbursement of fees and mortgage insurance costs after you are qualified by the VA. You are able to choose between applying the refund to the principle of your note or receiving a check for the full amount you were charged.

The state you live in may offer tax incentives for disabled veterans also. Many states do not collect property taxes or give discounts on the amount to be paid by the property owner. There are states that allow a percentage of the interest paid on the mortgage to be deducted from the yearly income taxes paid. The amount of assistance offered by states varies and applicants should check with the VA to determine how your state handles this situation.

There are also grants available for adapting your home if you have special needs that must be met. The Specially Adapted Housing Program (SAH)allows veterans access to funds that may be used to build a home that specifically meets the needs of their medical problems. They are also available to remodel the home currently occupied by the grantee or towards the purchase of a home that has been previously adapted to fit the needs of the veteran in question.

Another grant that can be used three separate times is the Special Housing Adaption Program. This grant is designed to remodel your home so that you can continue living there or to adapt a home you plan to purchase to accommodate your needs. Access to nearly thirteen thousand dollars for remodeling or purchase of a home that is appropriately equipped is available to qualified veterans. Recipients of the grants are not required to repay them.

Another option available for smaller amounts of money a VA disability check can qualify you for installment loans. These loans generally are for less than five thousand dollars and need to be repaid in a very short period of time. Many companies charge higher interest for these loans and base your eligibility on the amount received from the VA.

When researching financing for a home, if you are a qualified disabled veteran the first place to go might be the VA center in your home town. They have and will provide you with all pertinent information to get the benefits you deserve and are entitled to.




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