Question 1

Can I use a VA loan on a fixer-upper in Huron?

Accepted Answer

Only if repairs are minor. VA requires homes to be move-in ready and meet minimum property standards that many Huron fixers don't pass.

Question 2

Do VA loans have higher interest rates than conventional?

Accepted Answer

Usually lower. VA rates typically run 0.25-0.50% below conventional because the government guarantee reduces lender risk.

Question 3

Can I avoid PMI on conventional loans without 20% down?

Accepted Answer

Yes with lender-paid MI or piggyback loans. We structure these for borrowers who want to avoid monthly PMI but can't put 20% down.

Question 4

What if I qualify for VA but have bad credit?

Accepted Answer

VA loans approve down to 580 credit at many lenders. Conventional typically needs 620 minimum with most lenders in our network.

Question 5

Can I buy farmland around Huron with a VA loan?

Accepted Answer

Not if it's primarily agricultural. VA loans require residential property with no more than minimal farming operations as secondary use.

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