What is a VA mortgage and who is eligible?

A VA mortgage is a home loan guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for eligible veterans, active-duty service members, and some surviving spouses. VA loans offer zero down payment, no PMI, and competitive interest rates. Use the VA mortgage calculator to estimate your monthly payment with these benefits.

What is the VA funding fee and how much is it?

The VA funding fee is a one-time charge that helps fund the VA loan program. For first-time use with no down payment, the fee is 2.15% of the loan amount. Subsequent use increases it to 3.3%. Putting 5-10% down reduces the fee. Veterans with service-connected disabilities and surviving spouses are exempt. The VA mortgage calculator includes this fee in your total cost.

How much can I save with a VA mortgage compared to conventional?

VA loans save money in two major ways: no down payment required (saving $60,000-$80,000 upfront on a $400,000 home) and no monthly PMI. On a conventional loan with 5% down, PMI typically costs $150-$300/month until you reach 20% equity. The VA mortgage calculator shows your estimated savings versus a conventional loan.

Can I use a VA mortgage more than once?

Yes, VA loan benefits can be reused. You can have multiple VA loans simultaneously if you have remaining entitlement, or restore full entitlement after paying off or selling a previous VA-financed property. The funding fee is higher for subsequent use (3.3% vs 2.15% with no down payment), which the VA mortgage calculator accounts for.

Do VA loans have a maximum loan amount?

For veterans with full entitlement, there is no loan limit — the VA will guarantee the loan regardless of amount, though the lender may have their own limits. For veterans with partial entitlement, county-level conforming loan limits apply. The VA mortgage calculator works with any loan amount.

Is this VA mortgage calculator free to use?

Yes, this VA mortgage calculator is completely free to use online with no account or sign-up required. Adjust the home price, interest rate, loan term, and funding fee to see your complete payment breakdown and savings compared to a conventional mortgage.

Free VA Mortgage Calculator Online

Use this free VA mortgage calculator to estimate your monthly payment on a VA-guaranteed home loan with no down payment and no PMI. Enter the home price, interest rate, loan term, and funding fee type to see your payment breakdown, total cost, and how much you save compared to a conventional mortgage.

Home Price ($)

Interest Rate (%)

Loan Term

VA Funding Fee

Property Tax Rate (%)

Annual Homeowners Insurance ($)

Monthly Payment

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Enter your details to calculate

How This VA Mortgage Calculator Works

This VA mortgage calculator takes your home price and adds the VA funding fee to determine the total financed amount (most borrowers roll the funding fee into the loan). It then calculates your monthly principal and interest using standard amortization, and adds property taxes and homeowners insurance for the total monthly payment.

Unlike conventional or FHA loans, VA mortgages require no down payment and no monthly mortgage insurance. For a $400,000 home at 6.5% over 30 years with a 2.15% funding fee, the VA mortgage calculator shows a monthly P&I of about $2,581, plus taxes and insurance. A conventional borrower putting 5% down on the same home would pay roughly the same P&I but add $150-$300/month in PMI.

The VA mortgage calculator also estimates your total savings compared to a conventional loan by factoring in the absence of a down payment requirement and the elimination of PMI — two of the most significant financial advantages of the VA loan program.

VA Funding Fee Rates (2026)

First Use — 0% Down2.15%

First Use — 5%+ Down1.50%

First Use — 10%+ Down1.25%

Subsequent Use — 0% Down3.30%

Veterans with service-connected disabilities are exempt from the funding fee entirely. The VA mortgage calculator lets you select your funding fee type to see the accurate total cost.

3 Major VA Mortgage Advantages

No Down Payment

VA loans allow 100% financing, meaning you can buy a home without saving for years. On a $400,000 home, skipping a 20% down payment saves $80,000 in upfront cash. The VA mortgage calculator shows the full benefit of this zero-down advantage in your monthly payment.

No PMI

Conventional borrowers with less than 20% down pay PMI of roughly 0.5-1.5% of the loan annually. On a $380,000 loan, that adds $158-$475 per month. VA borrowers skip this entirely, saving tens of thousands over the loan term. The VA mortgage calculator quantifies this savings for your scenario.

Competitive Rates

Because the VA guarantees a portion of the loan, lenders offer VA borrowers rates that are typically 0.25-0.50% lower than conventional rates. On a $400,000 loan over 30 years, a 0.25% rate reduction saves approximately $22,000 in total interest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Disclaimer: This VA mortgage calculator is for educational and estimation purposes only. Actual VA loan terms, funding fee rates, and eligibility requirements are determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs and your lender. Contact a VA-approved lender to verify your eligibility and get personalized loan terms.