VA Loan Calculator 2026

Free VA loan calculator for veterans and military. Calculate payments with 0% down, no PMI, and competitive rates. VA funding fee included.

VA Loan Benefits

FeatureVA LoanConventionalFHA
Down Payment0%3-20%3.5%
PMI/MIPNoneYes (until 20%)Yes (life of loan)
Interest RatesLowest availableMarket rateMarket + MIP
Credit ScoreNo VA minimum (lenders: 580+)620-680580
Closing Cost LimitsSeller can pay allSeller up to 3-6%Seller up to 6%
Loan LimitsNo limit (full entitlement)$766,550$498,257

VA Funding Fee 2026

Down PaymentFirst-Time UseSubsequent Use
0% down2.15%3.30%
5-9.99% down1.50%1.50%
10%+ down1.25%1.25%

Exempt from funding fee: Veterans with service-connected disabilities (10%+), surviving spouses, Purple Heart recipients.

Who Qualifies for a VA Loan?

  • 90+ days active duty during wartime
  • 181+ days active duty during peacetime
  • 6+ years in National Guard/Reserves
  • Surviving spouse of veteran who died in service or from service-connected disability