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VA Loans in San Fernando
San Fernando sits in the northeast corner of LA County with home prices below the county median. Veterans here get more buying power with VA loans than almost anywhere else in the region.
Most homes in San Fernando fall comfortably under the 2024 LA County VA loan limit of $1,149,825. That means zero down payment and no PMI on nearly every property in the city.
You need a Certificate of Eligibility from the VA showing 90+ days active service or 6+ years National Guard. Credit minimums hit 580-620 depending on the lender, though most want 600+.
Income matters less than debt ratios. VA allows up to 41% DTI baseline, but we regularly push 50%+ with strong credit and residual income. That flexibility fits San Fernando's working-class buyer pool.
About 60% of our VA lenders approve San Fernando deals with minimal overlays. The other 40% get nervous about older housing stock and want appraisal cushion.
We use portfolio VA lenders for credit scores under 600 or recent credit events. They price higher but actually close deals other lenders reject after appraisal.
The VA funding fee runs 2.15% for first-time VA buyers with zero down. On a $600K purchase, that's $12,900 rolled into your loan. Disabled veterans get this waived entirely.
San Fernando has plenty of homes built pre-1978. The VA appraisal will flag peeling paint, foundation cracks, and missing handrails. Budget $3K-8K for repairs the seller usually covers.
FHA loans require 3.5% down plus monthly PMI that never drops off. On a $550K San Fernando home, VA saves you $19,250 upfront and $230/month ongoing.
Conventional loans need 5-20% down and hit you with PMI under 20%. VA beats both on cost and qualifying ratios for most veterans in this price range.
San Fernando borders the city of LA but maintains separate property tax rates. Some streets fall under LA city limits with higher transfer taxes—we verify before you make an offer.
Appraisers here comp against Pacoima, Sylmar, and North Hills. Values hold steady but appreciate slower than westside LA County. Plan for 3-5% annual gains, not the 8-12% other areas saw recently.
Only if repairs are cosmetic. VA appraisals require working systems and safe conditions. Major foundation or roof issues kill the deal unless the seller fixes them first.
Not with the right lender. We close VA loans in 21-25 days here. Delays happen when appraisers are backlogged or when homes need extensive repairs.
You cover the difference as a down payment. On a $1.2M home with a $1,149,825 limit, you'd put down $50,175 and still avoid PMI.
You can waive inspection but not appraisal. The VA mandates their appraisal process. Some sellers in San Fernando reject VA offers thinking they're weak—your broker needs to educate them.
Not when you skip the down payment and PMI. Even with the 2.15% fee, VA loans cost less monthly than FHA or conventional options at this price point.
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