Daily Figures Edition No Sign-Up Free Forever Vol. XII — No. 204
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VA Loan Calculator

Estimate your VA payment including the funding fee, with no monthly PMI.

Monthly payment
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Loan amount (with fee)
Funding fee
Total interest
 
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How the VA Loan Calculator Works

A VA loan lets eligible veterans and service members buy with no down payment and no monthly mortgage insurance. In place of insurance there’s a one-time VA funding fee — commonly 2.15% of the loan for a first use with no down payment — which is usually rolled into the balance. This calculator adds the funding fee, then amortizes for principal and interest. A $300,000 home at 6.5% with no down payment is about $1,939 a month.

The funding fee is lower with a down payment and higher for later uses; it’s waived for veterans with a service-connected disability. Because there’s no PMI, VA payments are often lower than FHA or low-down conventional loans. Taxes and insurance are extra.

payment = amortized (price − down + funding fee)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VA funding fee?

A one-time fee, commonly 2.15% of the loan for a first-time use with no down payment, usually financed into the balance. It replaces monthly mortgage insurance.

Do VA loans require a down payment?

No — eligible borrowers can finance 100% of the price. Putting money down lowers the loan and the funding fee.

Do VA loans have PMI?

No. VA loans never charge monthly mortgage insurance, which is a big part of why their payments are competitive.

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