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Most eligible borrowers with full entitlement can purchase with no down payment. You'll still want to budget for closing costs and the VA funding fee, though the funding fee can typically be rolled into the loan amount, and some borrowers — including those receiving VA disability compensation — are exempt from it entirely.
Most eligible borrowers with full entitlement can purchase with no down payment. You'll still want to budget for closing costs and the VA funding fee, though the funding fee can typically be rolled into the loan amount, and some borrowers — including those receiving VA disability compensation — are exempt from it entirely.
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