Veteran Refi Fork

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IRRRL, VA cash-out or leaving VA: choosing your refinance path

A new rating and refinancing

At the fork

If you now receive VA disability compensation, you may be exempt from the funding fee on a refinance. Make sure your Certificate of Eligibility shows the updated status before closing.

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Choosing a path

Does a disability rating lower refinance costs?

It can, through funding fee exemption.

How do I show my exemption?

Through an updated COE.

VA and statute sources

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