Texas Vet & VA Loans in Howard County, TX

Texas Vet & VA Home Loans in Howard 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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Home loans for Howard County veterans and military families

Homeownership in Howard County is closer than many veterans realize. The Texas Vet and VA loan programs remove the two biggest hurdles — the down payment and mortgage insurance — for those who qualify. Veterans rated 30% or more disabled unlock an extra rate discount and a waived funding fee. We work with veteran buyers throughout Howard County, including Big Spring and the nearby communities.

Why Howard County veterans choose the Texas Vet program

Below-market VLB interest rates, updated weekly
Extra rate discount for 30%+ disabled veterans, funding fee waived
$0 down when combined with a VA loan
Local loan officers who specialize in veteran lending across Howard County

Build new with a one-time close

VA one-time-close construction loans fund land, construction, and the permanent mortgage in a single closing — often $0 down with full entitlement. You'll need a licensed builder (you can't be your own GC) and a fixed-price contract. If no construction lender fits, build with interim financing and refinance into a VA loan at completion.

Why VLB rates are set weekly

The Texas Veterans Land Board adjusts its rate on the first business day of each week, and because it's a state-backed program the rate is frequently below the open market. It's worth checking the current week's rate before you lock.

Buying above the conforming limit

With full entitlement, the VA imposes no loan limit on a $0-down purchase — qualification, not a cap, sets your ceiling. The VLB program tops out at $832,750, so veterans shopping above that figure typically lean on the federal VA side, where higher amounts remain possible with no down payment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a minimum credit score for a VA loan?

The VA itself doesn't set a hard minimum, though many lenders look for around 620. Strong residual income and a clean recent history matter as much as the score.

Can my spouse be a co-borrower?

Spouses can be co-borrowers on these programs, and surviving spouses of veterans who died in service or from a service-connected disability may be eligible to use the benefit themselves.

Can I buy a multi-unit property with a VA loan?

Yes — you can buy up to a four-unit property with a VA loan as long as you occupy one of the units as your primary residence.

Can I buy a condo with a VA loan?

Yes, if the condo project is VA-approved. Many Texas projects already are, and lenders can request approval for ones that aren't — just build extra time into your contract.

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.

Can I buy a barndominium with a VA loan in Texas?

Often yes — the home must meet VA property requirements and the appraiser needs comparable sales, which rural Texas has more of than most places. It's a lender-by-lender call worth confirming early.