VA Home Loans in Denver, CO
An estimated 8.2% of Denver residents are veterans — the VA loan's 0-down benefit is available to all eligible buyers regardless of local military presence.
BAH & VA Qualifying Income in Denver
E-5 BAH at $2,841/mo covers approximately 71.9% of estimated monthly housing costs in Denver. Senior NCOs and officers (E-6 through O-5) see full or near-full coverage.
VA Funding Fee — Denver
| Down Payment | Funding Fee | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 0% down (first use) | 2.15% | $12,147 |
| 5% down | 1.50% | Lower fee |
| 10%+ down | 1.25% | Lowest — no MIP ever |
Disabled veterans with a service-connected rating may be exempt from the funding fee entirely. Surviving spouses of service members who died in the line of duty are also exempt.
Income to Qualify
To comfortably afford a VA loan in Denver, lenders typically look for around $110,232/year in gross income against a $577,147 loan. VA is more flexible than most programs — residual income and compensating factors let some buyers qualify with lower income.
Veterans in Denver
An estimated 8.2% of Denver residents are veterans. An estimated 8.2% of Denver residents are veterans — the VA loan's 0-down benefit is available to all eligible buyers regardless of local military presence.
Frequently Asked Questions
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