VA Streamline Refinance

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Updated: January 29, 2026

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VA 30-Year Fixed Rate

5.25% (5.4% APR)

VA 15-Year Fixed Rate

4.75% (5.0% APR)

 *Scenario: loan amount of $400,000-660 FICO-95%LTV- SFR-CA.

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Why Choose a VA Streamline Refinance?

  • No employment verification needed
  • No income documentation needed
  • No appraisal needed
  • No upfront costs
  • Available to those with low to fair credit

How are the VA Streamline Refinance Rates?

  • Thanks to the backing of Dept. of Veterans Affairs they enable lenders offer lower interest rates versus traditional mortgage.
  • Rates vary based on loan size, credit score, home value and property type.

How does the VA Streamline work?

  1. Already have a VA home loan? You’re eligible.

  2. Skip the paperwork — No W-2s, pay stubs, or tax returns.

  3. Skip the appraisal — Save time and money.

  4. Apply directly— Easy access to VA-backed low rates

VA Streamline Pros & Cons Snapshot

Pros

  • No income documentation required
  • No employment verification required
  • No appraisal required
  • No out-of-pocket costs
  • FICO score can be lower than a 620
  • $6,000 cash back for energy-efficiency improvements

Cons

  • Current loan must be a VA home loan
  • No cash-out over $500 
  • New loan must have a lower rate or shorter term
  • Waiting Period of 210 
  • Funding fee of 0.5%; Waived if VA has 10% or more disability rating

How to qualify for a VA Streamline Refinance

To be eligible for a VA Streamline Refinance:

  1. You must currently have a VA home loan

  2. Zero 30-day late payment in the past six months

  3. Only One 30-day late payment in the past 12 months

  4. The property is still owner-occupied

  5. The refinance must reduce your rate or shorten the term, or converting an ARM to a Fixed-Term.

  6. The existing VA loan must have been open for at least 210 days (7 months)

It’s a great time to talk to a VA loan specialist when you’ve made at least 6 payments.

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Contributed by: Victor Santos NMLS#888844  Onpoint Mortgage Pro NMLS #2134550


Victor Santos is a licensed mortgage loan officer with over 20 years of experience.  He has spent many years assisting homeowners and home-seekers in obtaining the optimal solutions for their mortgage needs.

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