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Whether you’re lowering your payment or accessing equity, VA has your back.
If you already have a mortgage — especially a VA loan — refinancing could help you save money or unlock the equity in your home to take care of bigger goals.
👉 The VA offers two main refinance options:
- The VA IRRRL (Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan)
- The VA Cash-Out Refinance
Both options are built to help veterans manage their housing costs or convert equity into opportunity — all with fewer hoops than conventional refis.
Let’s break down how each one works and when to use them.
🔁 VA IRRRL (Streamline Refinance)
This is the easiest way to lower your rate or payment — if you already have a VA loan.
✅ Benefits:
- No appraisal required
- No income verification
- Low funding fee
- Fast closings (as little as 10–20 days)
- Minimal documentation
💡 The VA Streamline is designed to help you refinance without requalifying — saving time, stress, and paperwork.
🧠 When to Use an IRRRL:
- You want to lower your monthly payment
- You want to switch from an ARM to a fixed rate
- You got your VA loan when rates were higher
- You don’t need to pull out any cash
📘 You must have made at least 6 on-time payments on your VA loan and show a “net tangible benefit” (like a lower rate or payment).
💸 VA Cash-Out Refinance
If you want to refinance and pull out cash — whether you currently have a VA loan or not — the VA cash-out is a great option.
✅ Benefits:
- Borrow up to 100% of your home’s value (depending on lender overlays)
- Use the cash for:
- Debt consolidation
- Home improvements
- Emergency savings
- Education or business funding
- Replaces any current loan (VA, FHA, Conventional, etc.)
💡 Even if you don’t currently have a VA loan, you can still use the VA cash-out refinance if you’re eligible for VA benefits.
🧠 When to Use a Cash-Out:
- You want to pay off high-interest debt
- You want to renovate or remodel your home
- You want to consolidate multiple mortgages into one
- You’re looking to tap into your equity for long-term financial planning
📘 We’ll help you determine how much equity you can access and whether it’s the smartest move in your situation.
🧾 What About the VA Funding Fee?
Both refinance options include a VA funding fee, which:
- Helps keep the program self-sustaining
- Is waived for veterans with a service-connected disability rating
- Can be rolled into the loan amount
We’ll calculate your exact funding fee and show how it impacts your monthly payment — no surprises.
🏢 Why PRMI?
As a VA-approved direct lender, we:
- Offer both IRRRL and VA Cash-Out Refi options
- Help you compare payment savings vs. equity access
- Know how to structure even low-credit or higher-DTI refis
- Support you through every step — with in-house processing and VA loan expertise
We’ve helped thousands of veterans refinance with confidence and clarity.
👇 Want to See If a VA Refi or Cash-Out Is Right for You?
We’ll show you how much you could save — or how much equity you could access — with no obligation.