Why does my VA loan say 36000?
If you have full entitlement, your COE will say, “This veteran’s basic entitlement is $36,000.” It’s important to note that this is not a limit on how much you can borrow or how much the VA will guarantee. All this means is that on loans under $144,000, the VA will guarantee up to $36,000 – 25% of the loan amount.
What is the maximum VA loan amount 2020?
The limit in 2020 is $510,400 in a typical U.S. county and higher in expensive housing markets, such as San Francisco County. If you’re subject to VA loan limits, the lender will require a down payment if the purchase price is above the loan limit.
How do I calculate my VA eligibility?

Here’s a look at how you’d run the number to determine your exact VA entitlement amount.
- To get your basic entitlement, take $36,000 and multiple by four.
- To get your bonus entitlement, take the conforming loan limits for your county (let’s say $647,200 in this case) and divide by four: $647,200 / 4 = $161,800.
Can a VA loan be denied?
The most common reason why VA home loan applications get denied is because of errors on the application itself. Lenders can’t issue loans unless they’re sure that your personal and financial details are correct. Before you submit your application, take the time to review each statement you make and numbers you enter.
Can closing costs be included in VA loan?
The VA loan allows you to include some of the closing costs into your total loan amount. The big thing is that you can roll your funding fee into the total mortgage amount. Although you’ll pay more in interest, this can help you get into a home now.

What is full entitlement VA loan?
What is VA entitlement? VA entitlement is the dollar amount the VA will repay a lender if you default, or fail to repay your mortgage. If you meet minimum loan requirements, most lenders will loan you up to four times the amount of your basic entitlement without requiring a down payment.
What is basic entitlement VA loan?
VA loan entitlement is the dollar amount the Department of Veterans Affairs will guarantee on each VA home loan and helps determine how much a veteran can borrow before needing a down payment. VA loan entitlement is typically either $36,000 or 25% of the loan amount up to the conforming loan limit.