VA Home Loans — No Down Payment for Veterans
Zero Down Payment
No Monthly Mortgage Insurance
Close in Under 30 Days
One Dedicated Loan Officer
You're in the right place
You served this country. You deserve a home loan that works as hard as you did — with no down payment, no monthly mortgage insurance premiums, and a lender who knows the VA process inside out.
At Powerhouse Solutions, we’ve helped veterans and active-duty service members in NY, NJ, CT, PA, & FL use their VA benefit to close on the home they’ve earned — fast, without the runaround, and without leaving money on the table.
What Is a VA Home Loan?
A VA loan is a home loan backed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and offered through approved private lenders like Powerhouse Solutions. It’s designed specifically for veterans, active-duty service members, and eligible surviving spouses — and it comes with benefits that no other loan program can match.
The two headline advantages: no down payment required, and no monthly mortgage insurance premiums. On a $600,000 home, that’s potentially $120,000 you don’t need upfront — and hundreds of dollars a month you’re not paying in monthly mortgage premiums.
VA loans also tend to come with competitive interest rates and more flexible credit requirements than conventional loans. If you’re comparing your options, see how VA stacks up against a conventional loan in the comparison section below.
VA loan programs we offer
- VA Purchase Loan (zero down)
- VA Cash-Out Refinance
- VA IRRRL (Streamline Refinance)
- VA Jumbo Loans
- COE assistance included
- Funding fee waiver for disabled vets
What You Need to Qualify
The most veteran-friendly qualification standards in the mortgage industry. Here’s exactly what you need.
SERVICE ELIGIBILITY
90+ days of active service during wartime, or 181+ days during peacetime. Requirement is waived for discharge due to service-related disability.
6+ years of service. Requirement is waived for discharge due to service-related disability.
Eligible if the service member died in the line of duty or from a service-related disability, was MIA or POW for 90+ days, or was rated totally disabled at the time of death. Must not have remarried.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
No VA minimum
$0 required for eligible borrowers with full VA entitlement.
65% Total Debt to Income Ratio on a case-by-case basis.
None. VA loans do not require monthly mortgage insurance.
Single-family, VA-approved condos, multi-unit up to 4 units (borrower must occupy one unit).
Up to $2.5mm for a single family residence.
Required in most cases. Can be rolled into the loan. Waived for veterans with a service-related disability.
Required. Powerhouse Solutions pulls your COE directly — you don’t need to obtain it separately.
Why Veterans Choose Powerhouse Solutions for Their VA Loan
Our team has closed VA loans throughout NY, NJ, CT, PA, & FL — including complex cases other lenders turned away. We know the guidelines, we know the exceptions, and we know how to get your loan approved.
Your Certificate of Eligibility is one more thing you’ve already earned — you shouldn’t have to chase paperwork to prove it. Powerhouse Solutions pulls your COE directly through the VA portal so you don’t have to.
As a direct lender, Powerhouse Solutions controls every stage of your loan — from underwriting to closing. No broker passing your file to a bank, no committee approval chains. You get a dedicated loan officer and a timeline we actually stick to.
Because Powerhouse Solutions is a direct lender, there’s no middleman adding margin to your rate. What you’re quoted is what we’re lending. On a VA loan with no down payment and no monthly insurance premiums, that adds up to real savings over the life of your loan.
VA Loan vs Conventional Loan — Which Is Right for You?
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VA Loan
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Conventional Loan
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Down Payment
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$0 with full entitlement
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Typically 3–20%
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PMI
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No monthly mortgage insurance premiums
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Required if down payment < 20%
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Credit Score
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No minimum
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Usually 620–740+ depending on terms
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VA Funding Fee
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Yes — can be rolled in; waived if service-disabled
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Not applicable
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Interest Rates
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Typically competitive with or below conventional
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Market rate based on credit profile
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Closing Speed (PHS)
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Under 30 days
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Under 30 days
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Best For
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Veterans, active-duty, eligible surviving spouses
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Buyers without VA eligibility or strong down payment
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Not sure which loan fits your situation? We’ll tell you straight — no pressure, no credit pull.
Ready to Use the Benefit You’ve Earned?
How It Works
From Application to Closing
Tell us about your situation in under 2 minutes. No commitment, no credit pull.
Your dedicated loan officer reviews your details and issues a pre-approval letter, often the same day.
PHS manages the entire process from underwriting to title. You focus on finding your home.
As a direct lender, we control the timeline. No bank delays, no middlemen.
What Our VA Borrowers Say
Veterans and service members who used their earned benefit to buy a home.