VA cash-out refinance benefits & guidelines

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) cash-out refinance* program is available to eligible active-duty service members, Veterans and surviving spouses. It allows borrowers to tap into their home equity and get cash back to cover expenses.

 

 

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Why choose a VA cash-out refinance?

A VA cash-out refinance allows borrowers to access up to 100% of their home’s appraised value, a refinance option that could help you consolidate liens or high-interest debt. It can also fund home improvements.

VA cash-out refinance guidelines

To qualify for a VA cash-out refinance, you will need: 

  • No minimum credit score 
  • Home appraisal 
  • Qualifying military service 

A military Certificate of Eligibility (COE) is required to verify your service history, something Rate can help you retrieve. A VA cash-out refinance allows you most or all of your home’s value, but a home appraisal is required to determine your home’s market value. The home also must be your primary residence.

VA Cash out loan type

How to apply for an VA cash-out refinance

Applying for a VA cash-out refinance is simple with Rate’s Digital Mortgage. Follow these steps.

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“As first time homebuyers, we had an enormous amount of questions and just overall uncertainty about the entire process. Even though we purchased during the busy holiday season, there was never a time we felt disregarded. From initial approval of our VA loan, to underwriting and closing, the entire process was peaceful.”

Applicant subject to credit and underwriting approval. Not all applicants will be approved for financing. Receipt of application does not represent an approval for financing or interest rate guarantee. Restrictions may apply. 

 

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Using funds from a Cash-out Refinance to consolidate debt may result in the debt taking longer to pay off as it will be combined with borrower’s mortgage principle amount and will be paid off over the full loan term. VA Cash-out Refinance not available in Texas. Rate has no affiliation with the US Department of Veterans Affairs. Contact Rate for more information.