Texas Vet & VA Loans in Franklin County, TX

Texas Vet & VA Home Loans in Franklin 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 Franklin County, Texas

Veterans and military families in Franklin County have a real advantage when buying a home: the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) program paired with the federal VA benefit. Together they can mean $0 down, no monthly PMI, and a discounted fixed rate the state sets every week. Veterans rated 30% or more disabled unlock an extra rate discount and a waived funding fee. Whether you're buying in Mount Vernon or elsewhere in Franklin County, a local specialist can map your options.

Franklin County at a glance

In Franklin County, the median household income is about $67,120 (2024). Eligible veterans can finance a home at that price with no money down and no monthly PMI — a real edge against local prices.

Why Franklin County veterans choose the Texas Vet program

$0 down when the Texas Vet rate is paired with your federal VA loan benefit
The VA funding fee waived entirely for qualifying disabled veterans
No monthly mortgage insurance (PMI), unlike most conventional loans
Below-market VLB interest rates, re-set the first business day of every week

If you're a veteran or military family buying in Franklin County, a quick eligibility check shows this week's VLB rate and whether stacking it with your VA benefit beats a straight VA loan.

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.

Benefits for spouses and surviving spouses

Spouses can co-borrow, and unremarried surviving spouses of veterans who died in service or from a service-connected disability may be able to use the VA home loan benefit themselves — including the funding-fee exemption.

Funding fee tiers — and who skips them

The VA funding fee runs 2.15% on a first-use purchase with less than 5% down, drops to 1.5% with 5% down and 1.25% with 10% down, and is 3.3% for subsequent use with minimal down. IRRRLs are just 0.5%. Veterans receiving VA disability compensation, Purple Heart recipients, and eligible surviving spouses pay nothing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Are VA loans assumable?

Yes — a buyer can assume your VA loan and its rate with servicer approval. If the buyer isn't an eligible veteran substituting entitlement, your entitlement stays tied up until the loan is paid off, so weigh that before agreeing.

Do disabled veterans get a Texas property tax exemption?

Yes. Texas offers property tax exemptions that scale with your VA disability rating, and veterans rated 100% disabled may qualify for a total homestead property tax exemption. This is separate from the loan but a major ongoing savings.

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.

Does the VLB offer a home improvement loan?

Yes. The VLB home improvement loan can finance repairs and upgrades on your existing primary residence with fixed terms. Some project types are excluded, so confirm scope eligibility before signing contractor agreements.

How is BAH counted toward qualifying?

Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) can often be counted as effective income toward qualifying, which can meaningfully increase the home price you're approved for.