VA Loan Guidelines
VA Mortgage Debt-to-Income Ratios
According to VA guidelines, borrowers and / or their spouse must qualify according to set
debt ratios which are used to determine whether the borrower can reasonable be expected
to meet the expenses involved with home ownership.
TOTAL FIXED PAYMENT TO EFFECTIVE INCOME
Add up the total mortgage payment (principal and interest, escrow deposits for taxes,
hazard insurance, homeowners' dues, etc.) and all recurring
monthly revolving and installment debt (car loans, personal loans, student loans, credit
cards, etc.). Then, take that amount and divide it by the gross monthly income. The
maximum ratio to qualify is 41%. In the event the number exceeds the 41%, the VA
has a residual income guideline which can allow approval, yet are not considered a
compensating factor.
VA Loan Rates
for 11/07/2009
30 Year Fixed
0.000 points
4.875%
4.980%
APR
15 Year Fixed
0.000 points
4.500%
4.679%
APR
Personal loans from $500 to $10,000
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