Texas Vet & VA Loans in Erath County, TX

Texas Vet & VA Home Loans in Erath County, TX

Discounted fixed rates for Texas veterans through the Veterans Land Board. Extra rate reductions for veterans with a 30%+ disability rating. See what you qualify for in 60 seconds.

$0 Down PaymentVA and Texas Vet loans require no down payment for eligible veterans.

Discounted RatesTexas Vet (VLB) rates are set weekly and often beat standard VA rates.

Disabled-Veteran Discount30%+ service-connected disability unlocks an additional rate reduction and a waived funding fee.

Up to $832,750Buy a primary residence on a fixed 15/20/25/30-year term.

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Texas Vet & VA loans in Erath County, Texas

If you served and you're putting down roots in Erath County, the Texas Vet loan was built for you. Eligible veterans buy with no down payment, skip monthly mortgage insurance, and — if rated 30% or more disabled — unlock an additional rate discount. You can finance up to $832,750 on a fixed 15-, 20-, 25-, or 30-year term. Whether you're buying in Stephenville or elsewhere in Erath County, a local specialist can map your options.

Erath County at a glance

In Erath County, the median household income is about $65,488 (2024). For a veteran buying here, a $0-down Texas Vet or VA loan means that price needs no down payment, and the below-market VLB rate keeps the monthly payment within reach.

Why Erath County veterans choose the Texas Vet program

The VA funding fee waived entirely for qualifying disabled veterans
$0 down when the Texas Vet rate is paired with your federal VA loan benefit
No monthly mortgage insurance (PMI), unlike most conventional loans
An extra rate discount for veterans with a 30%+ service-connected disability rating

Stephenville and the rest of Erath County fall under the same statewide VLB program — the rate is set by the state, not marked up by a local lender, so where you buy in Texas doesn't change the headline rate.

Credit matters less than you think

The VA sets no hard minimum credit score. Lenders often look for around 620, but the program's residual-income test — money left over after your bills — is generous, which is why many veterans qualify when conventional lenders say no.

Using your benefit on a brand-new home

Buying a completed new build from a builder works seamlessly with the Texas Vet and VA programs — same $0-down, no-PMI structure, plus a one-year builder warranty on most new homes. Building custom takes a VA construction loan or interim financing, and a VLB land loan can hold your homesite while plans come together.

Texas property tax breaks for disabled veterans

Texas rewards service with property tax exemptions that grow with your VA disability rating, up to a full homestead exemption for veterans rated 100% disabled. On top of a discounted Texas Vet rate, this can save thousands every year you own the home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When do I have to move into the home?

VA and Texas Vet purchase loans require owner-occupancy. You'll generally need to occupy the home within about 60 days of closing and keep it as your primary residence.

What are the VA funding fee tiers?

For purchases: 2.15% on first use with less than 5% down, 1.5% with 5-9.99% down, 1.25% with 10%+ down, and 3.3% for subsequent use with less than 5% down. The IRRRL streamline refinance is just 0.5%. Veterans receiving VA disability compensation are exempt.

What is full vs. partial VA entitlement?

With full entitlement there's no VA-imposed loan limit on a $0-down purchase. Partial entitlement (if you have another active VA loan) caps your zero-down power at the county conforming limit — $832,750 in most Texas areas for 2026.

What's the difference between the Texas Vet loan and a VA loan?

The Texas Vet (VLB) loan is a state program with weekly, below-market rates; the VA loan is a federal benefit with $0 down and no PMI. Many Texas veterans combine both for the best of each.

Can I build a new home with my VA benefit?

Yes. VA one-time-close construction loans fund the land, build, and permanent mortgage in a single closing, often with $0 down. A licensed builder and fixed-price contract are required; fewer lenders offer the product, so shop carefully.

How much is the VA funding fee?

The VA funding fee generally ranges from about 1.5% to 3.3% of the loan amount and can be financed into the loan. Veterans receiving VA disability compensation, Purple Heart recipients, and eligible surviving spouses are exempt.