Texas Vet & VA Loans in Medina County, TX

Texas Vet & VA Home Loans in Medina 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 Medina County veterans and military families

For Medina County veterans, the road to homeownership runs through two programs worth knowing well: the Texas Veterans Land Board and the federal VA loan. Combine them and you get a state-discounted rate with no down payment required. Disabled veterans may also qualify for Texas property tax exemptions worth thousands a year. From Hondo to the surrounding towns, we help Medina County veterans find the right loan and lock a competitive rate.

Medina County at a glance

In Medina County, the median household income is about $96,423 (2024). Veterans here often pair the weekly VLB rate with their federal VA benefit to buy at the local price point with $0 down.

Why Medina County veterans choose the Texas Vet program

No monthly mortgage insurance (PMI), unlike most conventional loans
Use it to buy a home — the VLB also offers Texas land and home-improvement loans
Up to $832,750 financed on a fixed 15, 20, 25, or 30-year term
A reusable benefit that travels with you to your next Texas home

Whether you're buying near Hondo or elsewhere in Medina County, the fastest way to see your numbers is the 60-second eligibility check — no credit pull and no obligation.

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.

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.

Occupancy: this is for your home

VA and Texas Vet purchase loans are for primary residences. You'll generally move in within 60 days of closing and keep the home as your primary residence — they aren't for investment properties, though you can buy a multi-unit home and live in one unit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.

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.

Can I refinance a Texas Vet (VLB) loan?

No, the VLB home loan is for purchases only. If rates fall later, you'd refinance through your federal VA loan benefit, which does allow it.

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.