Questions and Answers
Who of the following is probably not eligible for a VA-guaranteed loan?
Which of the following would not be available through the VA loan program?
Which of the following factors would, without any other compensating factors, allow approval of a VA loan where the borrower's income ratio is too high?
If a loan amount is between $144,001 and $453,100, what is the maximum guaranty amount?
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How is a veteran's full guaranty entitlement restored?
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What is the residual income of the Evans family with a monthly income of $5,000 and specific obligations?
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Who originates a VA-guaranteed loan?
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What is the term for the guaranty amount available to a particular veteran?
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What is the guaranty amount for Tim and Teri, who are both veterans buying a $450,000 house?
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A VA borrower may use secondary financing to cover a downpayment if:
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VA loans are easier to qualify for, compared with conventional or FHA loans.
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What is the standard maximum debt to income ratio for a VA borrower?
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Who may assume a VA loan?
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What is the maximum percentage of sales concessions in a transaction involving a VA loan?
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What is the funding fee for a veteran borrower who was a member of the regular military and obtains a no-downpayment VA loan for $100,000?
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Which of the following would not be a compensating factor that would help a VA loan applicant who has inadequate income?
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How large a downpayment will a VA borrower need to make if buying a $500,000 home and having a full entitlement of $113,275?
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What are the maximum monthly total obligations for the Evans family to qualify for a VA loan?
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The document issued by a VA-approved appraiser which sets forth the value of a property is known as a:
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The borrower will make annual mortgage insurance payments on a VA loan.
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Study Notes
VA-Guaranteed Loans Overview
- VA-guaranteed loans do not typically support investor loans, focusing on veterans and eligible borrowers.
- An eligible borrower could be denied a VA loan if their income ratio exceeds limits, but residual income exceeding the required minimum by 20% could compensate.
Loan Amounts and Guaranty
- For loan amounts between $144,001 and $453,100, the maximum guaranty is 25% of the loan.
- A veteran's full guaranty entitlement is restored upon selling the property and repaying the loan in full.
Residual Income Calculation
- The Evans family's monthly obligations total $2,130, leading to a residual income of $1,870 from their $5,000 monthly income.
- To qualify for a VA loan, the maximum total obligations cannot exceed $2,050 for the Evans family without compensating factors.
Loan Originators and Entitlements
- VA loans are originated by institutional lenders.
- The term "entitlement" refers to the guaranty amount available to a veteran.
Borrower Scenarios
- Tim and Teri, both veterans, have a maximum guaranty of $113,275, which will apply to their house purchase of $450,000.
- Secondary financing for down payments is permissible if certain conditions regarding income, restrictions, and total financing compared to appraised value are met.
Qualifying Characteristics
- VA loans are generally easier to qualify for compared to conventional or FHA loans.
- The standard maximum debt-to-income ratio for a VA borrower is set at 41%.
Loan Assumption and Sales Concessions
- VA loans can be assumed by any individual who is deemed creditworthy.
- Sales concessions in VA loan transactions cannot exceed 4% of the property’s appraised value.
Funding Fees and Down Payments
- A regular military veteran obtaining a no-downpayment VA loan for $100,000 incurs a funding fee of $2,150.
- A VA borrower purchasing a $500,000 home in a non-high-cost county will need to provide a down payment of $11,725.
Appraisal and Loan Characteristics
- Appraisal documentation for VA loans is provided as a Certificate of Reasonable Value or a Notice of Value.
- VA loans do not require borrowers to make annual mortgage insurance payments, distinguishing them from other loan types.
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