Nevada Housing VA Loan - Home First
Best For: First Time Homebuyers, Low Down Payments, Lowest Rates
VA program for Nevada residents with subsidized interest rates & down payment assistance options.
Program Description
30-year fixed rate VA insured mortgage from Nevada Housing on their Home First program. This loan program provides a $15,000 2nd mortgage at 0% interest, which is forgiven after 3 years. Enables many borrower to purchase with $0 down. Min credit score is 640 (680 for manufactured homes). Maximum income limit is 300% of Poverty Level of 80% of County AMI, which ever is less.
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Nevada Housing VA Loan - Home First
Min. Credit Score
640
Min. Down Payment
0%
Max Loan Amount
$570,000
Qualification variables shown here are for 1-Unit Primary Residences, and loan amount ranges vary based on US County. Register Now to see if this loan program is a good fit for you, find your county limits, and find more options for purchasing a home.
Pros & Cons
- $0 (Zero) Down Payment
- Assistance Forgiven after 3 years
- Also available for manufactured homes
- Available in all of Nevada
- Income limit restrictions apply
- Only available for 1-unit primary residences
- Requires UFMIP (Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premium)
- Limited Availability
Program Availability
Nevada Housing VA Loan - Home Firsts are available in 1 state.
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“The Home First VA loan option gives a whopping, blanket $15,000 of assistance. Regardless of purchase price. 640 min score (680 if manufactured home). Forgiven after just 3 years."
Occupancy & Property Types
Qualification factors for this program can vary based on how you intend to occupy the property and what type of property you are purchasing. By registering for a free account , you can check program limits for all property and occupancy types.
Occupancy Types
Available Property Types for Primary Residence
Income & Purchase Price Limits
Your Debt-to-Income Ratio (DTI), as well as purchase price and income limits, are important factors when qualifying for a home loan program. By registering for a free account , you can find the exact program limits for this program and others in your area and for your unique scenario.
Debt-to-Income Limit
45.00%
Purchase Price Limit
$570,000
Income Limit
$105,000
Annual Household (1-2) Income
Qualification variables shown here are for 1-Unit Primary Residences, and loan limit ranges vary based on US County. Amounts may be rounded. Exact amounts can be accessed by registering for a free account.
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Key Features
- VA loan program from NV Housing; easier qualification than other options
- $15,000 of assistance - Regardless of Price
- Lower Credit Requirements (640 Score)
Additional Conditions
- Limited Availability
- Homebuyer education is required if for at least one borrower if any of the borrowers are a first time homebuyer
- 640 Min Credit Score
- Borrower must provide DD-214 to show VA eligibility and entitlement
Other Limitations
In some circumstances, there are specific requirements you must meet or homebuyer education courses you must attend in order to be eligible for the loan program.
No other program limitations
A Homebuyer Education Class is required for this loan program.
Class Name: 8 options per Guide. FHLMC CreditSmart, FNMA HomeView
All buyers (any person on the note/warranty Deed) must attend an approved homebuyer education course. All borrowers are required to attend –first-time buyers, repeat buyer. CoSignors are NOT required to attend. A NPS on title must attend homebuyer education. FHLMC CreditSmart, FNMA HomeView, and Money Management Int'l are most popular options
Mortgage Insurance & Fees
Most mortgage programs require mortgage insurance when you are financing more than 80% of the purchase price or appraised value. Some programs may also have an associated funding fee, paid at the time of closing, or an annual fee. Learn all about the different fees here.
No Mortgage Insurance
This program does not require Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI).
Type: VA Funding Fee
The VA funding fee is typically 2.15 percent, but ranges between 0.5 & 3.30 percent, and not every Veteran is required to pay it. The VA funding fee can be paid upfront or rolled into the loan amount.
Type: No Annual Fee
This program does not have an annual fee.
Estimated Closing Costs: 2.5%
These amounts are just an estimate. Your closing costs include things like loan origination fees, discount points, appraisal fees, title insurance, taxes, deed recording fees, and other charges.
Grants, Bonds & 2nd Mortgages
There are certain programs that can be combined with this NV Housing VA- Home First program to help cover all or a portion of your down payment and closing costs, or provide additional borrower benefits.
Nevada Housing Home First 2nd
|NV Housing VA- Home FirstNevada Housing Home First $15,000 2nd Mortgage
Max. Loan Amount
$570,000
Min. Credit Score
640
Min. Down Payment:
0% 0%
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* Borrower must provide DD-214 to show VA eligibility and entitlement
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