Virginia Housing Conventional No MI Loan
Best For: First Time Homebuyers, Low Down Payments
Conventional loan from Virginia Housing with no private mortgage insurance (PMI) and down payment assistance options.
This loan program is not available in USA
Program Description
Virginia Housing offers a 30-year fixed Conventional loan program that has no mortgage insurance! It can be combined with the Virginia Housing Plus Second Mortgage or Down Payment Assistance Grant, which provide additional funds ranging from 0.5% to 5% of the purchase price or appraised value. This means you can finance up to 100% of your home purchase and still not have to pay private mortgage insurance.
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Virginia Housing Conventional No MI Loan
Min. Credit Score
660
Min. Down Payment
3%
Max Loan Amount
$330,000 - $665,000
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
- No monthly mortgage insurance cost
- Assistance available, between 0.5% and 5% of price or value
- Allows up to 50% DTI (Debt-to-Income)
- Purchase price, loan amount, and income limits apply
- Only available for 1-unit primary residences
- No manufactured homes allowed
- Higher credit score requirement than other Virginia Housing programs
Program Availability
Virginia Housing Conventional No MI Loans are available in 1 state.
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“This is one of the few programs in the nation that allows you to finance 100% of your home purchase without paying private mortgage insurance (PMI). But it does have a higher credit score requirement!"
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
50.00%
Purchase Price Limit
$330,000 - $665,000
Income Limit
$95,000 - $162,000
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
- No private mortgage insurance (PMI)
- Can be combined with Second Mortgage or Down Payment Assistance Grant
- No first time homebuyer requirement
Additional Conditions
- Buyers must meet program guidelines, complete homebuyer education courses, occupy the property as a primary residence, and not exceed the income limits
- Eligible for combination with either the Virginia Housing Down Payment Assistance Grant or Plus Second Mortgage
- Can be combined with the Virginia Housing Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC)
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: Virginia Housing Homebuyer Education Course
Virginia Housing offers a variety of free homebuyer education options to help program participants prepare for the entire home buying process. They have online and in-person options and the course takes around 8 hours to complete. Other HUD Approved courses are also acceptable.
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: No Funding Fee
This program does not have a funding fee.
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 Virginia Housing Conventional No MI program to help cover all or a portion of your down payment and closing costs, or provide additional borrower benefits.
Virginia Housing Down Payment Grant - Conventional
|Virginia Housing Conventional No MIVirginia Housing's Down Payment Assistance (DPA) grant provides qualified first time homebuyers with up to 2% of the purchase price or value.
Max. Loan Amount
$330,000 - $665,000
Min. Credit Score
660
Min. Down Payment:
0%
Virginia Housing Plus Second Mortgage Conventional
|Virginia Housing Conventional No MIThe Virginia Housing Plus Second Mortgage can provide up to 4.5% in additional funds that can be used as down payment and/or closing cost assistance.
Max. Loan Amount
$330,000 - $665,000
Min. Credit Score
660
Min. Down Payment:
0%
Special Offers
Occasionally, there are special offers that can be added to this mortgage program that provide additional benefits, such as a reduction in your federal taxes (mortgage credit certificates), extra cash for your down payment, and more.
Virginia Housing Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC)
Virginia Housing's Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) is an interest tax credit that is used to reduce a borrower's federal income tax responsibility each year. It is equal to 10% of your annual mortgage interest, and the remaining 90% is tax-deductible. It is specifically for first time homebuyers and can be paired with many Virginia first mortgage and down payment assistance programs.
Similar Loan Programs
If you think this home loan program may be a good fit for you, you may also want to check out the following programs that share many similarities with the current program.
Virginia Housing Conventional - Low Income
Best For: First Time Homebuyers, Low Down Payments
Conventional option for low income Virginia homebuyers that can be paired with down payment assistance of up to 5% of the purchase price.
Virginia Housing VA Loan
Best For: First Time Homebuyers, Low Credit Scores, Zero Down
VA program for Virginia first time homebuyers with competitive interest rates and up to 2% in forgivable closing cost assistance.
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