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VA Mortgage Calculator
Calculate your VA home loan payments including funding fees, monthly payments, and total costs.
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The VA Mortgage Calculator helps veterans, active duty service members, and eligible spouses estimate their VA home loan payments. It takes into account several key factors specific to VA loans, including the VA funding fee, which varies based on military status and whether it's your first VA loan. The calculator uses standard mortgage amortization formulas while incorporating VA-specific elements to provide accurate monthly payment estimates.
VA Funding Fee Calculation
The VA funding fee is a one-time payment that helps lower the cost of the loan for U.S. taxpayers. The fee varies based on: - Down payment percentage (0-4.99%, 5-9.99%, 10% or more) - Military status (Active Duty/Veterans/Reserves) - First-time or subsequent use of VA loan benefit
Monthly Payment Calculation
The monthly payment is calculated using the total loan amount (purchase price minus down payment, plus funding fee) and applies the standard mortgage amortization formula: PMT = P[r(1 + r)^n]/[(1 + r)^n - 1], where P is the principal, r is the monthly interest rate, and n is the total number of payments.
The calculator provides comprehensive results to help you understand the full cost of your VA home loan. The results include your monthly payment, which covers principal and interest, the VA funding fee amount, total loan amount including the funding fee, and the total interest you'll pay over the life of the loan. The interactive amortization chart shows how your loan balance decreases over time and breaks down principal and interest payments year by year.
Understanding the Amortization Chart
The chart displays three key metrics over time: - Loan Balance (blue line): Shows remaining principal - Principal Paid (green line): Amount of loan paid off - Interest Paid (red line): Interest paid each year This visualization helps you understand how your payments are applied and how the loan balance decreases over time.
1. Who is eligible for a VA loan?
VA loans are available to active duty service members, veterans, and eligible surviving spouses. Service requirements vary based on when you served, but generally include completing at least 90 consecutive days of active service during wartime, or 181 days during peacetime, or 6 years in the National Guard or Reserves.
2. Do VA loans require a down payment?
No, VA loans don't require a down payment in most cases. However, making a down payment can reduce your VA funding fee and monthly payments. The funding fee decreases at 5% and 10% down payment thresholds.
3. Can the VA funding fee be financed?
Yes, the VA funding fee can be financed into the loan amount. This calculator assumes the fee is financed, which is why it's included in the total loan amount and monthly payment calculations. Some veterans may be exempt from the funding fee, including those receiving VA disability compensation.
4. Are there limits on VA loan amounts?
As of 2020, there are no VA-imposed limits on how much you can borrow. However, lenders may have their own limits, and you'll need to qualify based on your income, credit, and other factors. The VA only limits how much liability they will assume, which may affect lender requirements for loans above certain amounts.
5. What is the scientific source for this calculator?
This calculator is based on official VA funding fee tables and policies published by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (38 U.S.C. § 3729). The mortgage amortization calculations follow standard financial mathematics using the time value of money formula recognized by financial institutions worldwide. The funding fee percentages are updated according to VA Circular 26-23-05 and Public Law 116-23 (Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019). The amortization formula is derived from the standard compound interest formula used in financial mathematics: A = P(1 + r)^n, where A is the final amount, P is the principal, r is the interest rate, and n is the number of compounding periods.