Texas Veterans have great home mortgage choices available today. VA Jumbo loans are great for those financing more than the standard Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac or VA loan limit, which is currently $766,550 in Texas. Eligible Veterans today can actually borrow up to $2,000,000 with no down payment. Even higher mortgage limits of up to $4m are permitted with a small down payment. Many are not aware that the VA permits this for approved veterans.
Texas VA Jumbo Loan Guidelines:
The VA jumbo program is a little different when compared to the standard VA loans. Please note the following:
- Approved properties include regular single-family homes, townhomes, and VA-approved condos. Lot loans, vacant acreage, mobile and manufactured homes not approved.
- Loan amount limits up to $4mil.
- Vets should gather up some important documents before applying. This includes two most recent years of tax returns, 2 most recent months of bank statements. Veterans will also need a copy of their DD 214 / VA Certificate of Eligibility before the loan application. Please reach out to us for assistance if you don’t know this, we can help. You can also visit https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records
- The mortgage company will need to also review the Vets entitlement. The remaining VA entitlement is one of the most important factors in determining eligibility. Remember, vets are permitted to use their VA home benefits more than once. However, they should currently not have an active VA mortgage.
- Important info regarding credit – Unlike the standard VA purchase loans, the VA Jumbo high balance program will require better credit scores in order to be eligible. Most mortgage companies will require a minimum 640 credit score to be approved. Like any loan, there will also be added restrictions for any Veteran who has experienced past financial hardship in the previous 7 years.
- VA Jumbo loans apply strictly to owner-occupied properties. No second home or investor transactions are permitted.
Texas VA Jumbo Advantages:
- Like all VA loans, NO monthly mortgage insurance.
- Government-backed 30-year fix, 15-year fix or ARM terms.
- More flexible credit and underwriting restrictions when compared to regular (non-VA) jumbo loans. Borrowers that have credit below 680 often have a difficult time being approved for regular jumbo loans above 90% loan to value.
- Low down payments. In most cases, vets can put down less when compared to other options.
Don’t forget to read up on the regular Jumbo mortgage options available up to 95% financing nationwide. All the requirements can be found on the Jumbo Purchase Page.
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