For starters, the down payment requirements are much lower with a VA loan than with a traditional mortgage. Depending on the type of multi-family property, the VA loan typically only requires between 0 and 3.3 percent of the purchase price in eligibility down payment. Plus, unlike conventional mortgages, a multi-family VA loan does not require private mortgage insurance, which adds the additional savings.
In addition, VA loan interest rates tend to be lower than the interest rates of conventional mortgages. This can have a significant impact on your monthly payments, especially when you consider that the majority of the multi-family VA loan remains interest free for the life of the loan (subject to tax laws).
Multi-family VA loans come with some other advantages, too:
No pre-payment penalty: In the event you are able to pay your loan off early, you will not incur any additional penalty fees.
Flexible repayment terms: The Department of Veterans Affairs allows borrowers to choose a repayment term that best meets their needs. This can make budgeting more manageable.
Loan limits: The VA loan ceiling for a multi-family property is higher than it is for a single-family home.
These are just a few of the many positives of using a VA loan to purchase a multi-family property; no doubt, there are others, as well. The bottom line is that it’s a good idea to consider a VA loan for your next purchase. Doing so could save you a significant amount of money, while affording you some of the other advantages this kind of loan offers.
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