VA Guide

What Is the VA Funding Fee?

The VA funding fee is a one-time charge that helps keep the program running for future veterans — not monthly mortgage insurance. It is often financed into the loan, and many disability-rated veterans pay $0.

How the VA Funding Fee Works

A one-time fee that funds the VA loan program — not monthly mortgage insurance.

Typical Purchase & Refinance Ranges

These ranges match the funding-fee tiers we use on our VA payment calculator. Exact percentages depend on first vs subsequent use, down payment, and loan type — and can change with VA updates.

Ryan and Steve run your numbers on the live calculator so you see fee dollars, total loan amount, and payment side by side.

Quick Benchmarks

Funding Fee vs Mortgage Insurance

FHA and many conventional low-down loans charge monthly MI for years. VA replaces that with a one-time funding fee — and many disability-rated veterans pay $0.

  • No monthly MI on VA — payment stays principal, interest, taxes, and insurance
  • Fee can be financed so less cash is needed at closing
  • Exemption can erase the fee entirely for qualifying veterans
  • Subsequent-use rates are higher — we model that before you reuse entitlement

Next Steps

  • Pull or request your COE to confirm first vs subsequent use
  • Check disability / exemption status before locking a scenario
  • Run the funding fee calculator on our VA Loans page
  • Compare financed fee vs paying cash at closing
Open VA funding fee calculator →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Price Your Funding Fee

We will confirm first vs subsequent use, exemption status, and whether financing the fee or paying cash fits your plan — then lock a clear payment picture.