VA HOME LOAN BENEFIT

EARNED THROUGH SERVICE.DESIGNED FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP.

The VA Home Loan Benefit remains one of the most powerful mortgage programs available to eligible military members, veterans, reservists, National Guard members, and surviving spouses.

At Allegiant Lending Firm, we follow VA guidelines — not additional lender overlays — helping eligible borrowers explore the full potential of their earned benefit.

PROUD TO SERVE THOSE WHO SERVE

SERVING MILITARY FAMILIESACROSS FLORIDA & GEORGIA

Proudly serving active-duty military members, veterans, reservists, National Guard members, and surviving spouses throughout Florida and Georgia.

From military relocations and PCS moves to first-time home purchases, refinancing opportunities, and investment goals, Allegiant Lending Firm is committed to helping those who have served our country achieve their homeownership dreams.

MAJOR MILITARY INSTALLATIONS

Throughout Florida & Georgia

AIR FORCE
  • Tyndall Air Force Base
  • Eglin Air Force Base
  • Hurlburt Field
  • Robins Air Force Base
  • Moody Air Force Base
ARMY
  • Fort Stewart
  • Hunter Army Airfield
  • Fort Benning
NAVY
  • Naval Support Activity Panama City
  • Naval Air Station Pensacola
  • Naval Air Station Whiting Field
  • Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base
COAST GUARD
  • Coast Guard Station Panama City
MARINE CORPS
  • Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany

YOUR VA BENEFIT.YOUR NEXT CHAPTER.

Whether you're transitioning from active duty, relocating under PCS orders, retiring from military service, or purchasing your next home, Allegiant Lending Firm is honored to serve those who serve our nation.

VA LOAN ADVANTAGE DASHBOARD

WHY SO MANY VETERANS CHOOSE VA FINANCING

MINIMUM DOWN PAYMENT
0%
for most VA purchase loans within entitlement
NO MONTHLY MORTGAGE INSURANCE

Keep more of each payment toward principal and interest.

REUSABLE BENEFIT

Eligible borrowers may use the benefit more than once.

COMPETITIVE INTEREST RATES

VA-guaranteed structure supports favorable pricing.

4% SELLER CONCESSIONS ALLOWED

Sellers can contribute up to 4% — a smart structure that can mean $0 out of pocket at closing.

100% GIFT FUNDS ALLOWED

Closing costs may be covered by allowable gifts.

PRIMARY RESIDENCE FOCUS

Designed for the home you live in.

VA BENEFIT VALUE CALCULATOR

WHAT COULD YOUR VA BENEFIT SAVE YOU?

Illustrative 5-year comparison. Assumes typical PMI/MIP rates and that the VA funding fee is financed. Actual figures depend on credit, program, rate, LTV, and underwriting.

$400,000
$100K$1.5M
VA DOWN
$0
CONV 5%
$20,000
FHA 3.5%
$14,000
VA USE
FUNDING FEE EXEMPT
VA vs CONVENTIONAL (5% DOWN)
Upfront down payment avoided$20,000
5-yr PMI avoided (est.)$10,450
Less: VA funding fee (financed)− $8,600
YOUR ESTIMATED 5-YEAR BENEFIT
$21,850
vs Conventional (5% down), over a 5-year horizon
VA vs FHA (3.5% DOWN)
Upfront down payment avoided$14,000
FHA upfront MI avoided (1.75%)$6,755
5-yr MIP avoided (est.)$10,615
Less: VA funding fee (financed)− $8,600
YOUR ESTIMATED 5-YEAR BENEFIT
$22,770
vs FHA (3.5% down), over a 5-year horizon
VA FUNDING FEE EXPLORER

UNDERSTAND YOUR VA FUNDING FEE

Percentages reflect the current VA funding fee structure for purchase loans. Illustrative only.

$400,000
LOAN USE
DOWN PAYMENT

Higher down payment percentages may reduce the VA funding fee for eligible borrowers.

EXEMPTION STATUS
HOW THE FUNDING FEE WORKS
CURRENT SELECTION
First Use
Less Than 5% Down
Non-Exempt
FUNDING FEE PERCENTAGE
2.15%
ESTIMATED FUNDING FEE
$8,600
Based on a $400,000 purchase at 2.15% × est. loan amount of $400,000.
VA funding fee is typically financed into the loan and not paid out of pocket.

For first-time use with less than 5% down, the current VA funding fee is 2.15%.

ELIGIBILITY PATHWAYS

WHAT DOES YOUR VA ELIGIBILITY LOOK LIKE?

Select a pathway to view general eligibility considerations. Final determination is made by the VA.

VETERAN

Veterans who served on active duty and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable may be eligible based on length and era of service.

VA APPRAISAL MYTH BUSTERS

SEPARATING FACT FROM FICTION

MYTH
VA appraisals take forever.
HOVER OR TAP
FACT
VA appraisals follow specific standards and timelines.
MYTH
VA homes must be perfect.
HOVER OR TAP
FACT
Properties must meet VA Minimum Property Requirements.
MYTH
Sellers won't accept VA offers.
HOVER OR TAP
FACT
Strong VA borrowers compete successfully every day.
MYTH
VA loans are harder to close.
HOVER OR TAP
FACT
Millions of veterans have successfully used their benefit.
PROTECTING THE VETERAN

VA MINIMUM PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS

VA property standards are designed to help veterans purchase homes that are safe, structurally sound, and sanitary.

SAFE

Working systems and basic safety standards.

STRUCTURALLY SOUND

The home should be durable and functional.

SANITARY

Safe living conditions.

MARKETABLE

Property must be suitable collateral.

COMMON EXAMPLES APPRAISERS NOTE
  • Peeling paint
  • Broken windows
  • Safety hazards
  • Inoperable systems
  • Missing handrails where required
  • Major health or safety concerns

The purpose of VA property requirements is not to make buying harder. The purpose is to help protect veterans from purchasing unsafe homes.

VA ENTITLEMENT EXPLAINER

YOUR BENEFIT MAY BE REUSABLE

1
FIRST-TIME USE

Most eligible borrowers begin with full entitlement on their first VA loan.

2
REMAINING ENTITLEMENT

If part of the benefit is in use, remaining entitlement may still support an additional loan.

3
ENTITLEMENT RESTORATION

Selling a VA-financed home and paying off the loan may restore previously used entitlement.

4
USING VA MORE THAN ONCE

The VA benefit is generally reusable across a lifetime of qualifying events.

5
SELLING PREVIOUS VA HOMES

Sale and payoff are typical paths to free up entitlement for the next purchase.

6
REFINANCING OPTIONS

IRRRL and VA cash-out programs each have their own structure and requirements.

COMMON VA QUESTIONS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHY ALLEGIANT LENDING FIRM

VA GUIDANCE BUILT AROUND SERVICE

NO LENDER OVERLAYS BEYOND VA GUIDELINES
FLORIDA PANHANDLE EXPERTISE
MILITARY RELOCATION UNDERSTANDING
PERSONALIZED MORTGAGE GUIDANCE
RELATIONSHIP-DRIVEN SERVICE
CLEAR COMMUNICATION

YOU EARNED THE BENEFIT.LET'S HELP YOU USE IT.

Discover what opportunities your VA home loan benefit may provide.