Definitions for "VA funding fee"
A fee charged by the Veteran's Administration for originating a VA loan.
A fee the VA charges to guarantee a mortgage loan.
The Department of Veteran's Affairs (VA) charges a Funding Fee to most veterans who obtain a VA mortgage loan to help sustain the VA home loan program. Only veterans receiving VA disability are exempt from paying this fee. The VA Funding Fee is a percentage of the principal loan amount and is due at closing. The amount of the VA Funding Fee varies depending on specifics of the transaction. The full amount can usually be financed as part of the loan amount or paid in cash.