Funding Fee · Disability Exemption

The VA Funding Fee Exemption for Disabled Veterans

The VA funding fee is a standard cost on most VA loans, but veterans receiving compensation for a service-connected disability are generally exempt from it.

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If a disability rating was awarded after you closed, there may also be a path to a refund. It's a benefit a surprising number of eligible veterans never claim. Eligibility is documented through your Certificate of Eligibility and VA records.

Confirming exemption status up front, and chasing a refund if you were rated after closing, is part of getting your file right. We check this on every veteran file.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which veterans are exempt from the VA funding fee?

Generally those receiving compensation for a service-connected disability; certain surviving spouses may also qualify.

Can I get a refund if my rating came after closing?

In some cases yes, a retroactive refund of a paid funding fee may be available.

How is the exemption documented?

Through your Certificate of Eligibility and VA records.

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