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VA Mortgage
VA Mortgage Defined
A VA mortgage is a mortgage only for veterans underwritten to guidelines established by United States Department of Veterans Affairs and insured by Ginnie Mae. VA mortgages do not require any down payment. However, there is a substantial funding fee the veteran pays upfront.
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