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Whether you’re lowering your payment or accessing equity, VA has your back.
If you already have a mortgage โ especially a VA loan โ refinancing could help you save money or unlock the equity in your home to take care of bigger goals.
๐ 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 โ all with fewer hoops than conventional refis.
Letโs break down how each one works and when to use them.
๐ VA IRRRL (Streamline Refinance)
This is the easiest way to lower your rate or payment โ if you already have a VA loan.
โ Benefits:
- No appraisal required
- No income verification
- Low funding fee
- Fast closings (as little as 10โ20 days)
- Minimal documentation
๐ก The VA Streamline is designed to help you refinance without requalifying โ saving time, stress, and paperwork.
๐ง 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 donโt need to pull out any cash
๐ You must have made at least 6 on-time payments on your VA loan and show a โnet tangible benefitโ (like a lower rate or payment).
๐ธ VA Cash-Out Refinance
If you want to refinance and pull out cash โ whether you currently have a VA loan or not โ the VA cash-out is a great option.
โ Benefits:
- Borrow up to 100% of your homeโs 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.)
๐ก Even if you donโt currently have a VA loan, you can still use the VA cash-out refinance if youโre eligible for VA benefits.
๐ง 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
- Youโre looking to tap into your equity for long-term financial planning
๐ Weโll help you determine how much equity you can access and whether itโs the smartest move in your situation.
๐งพ 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
Weโll calculate your exact funding fee and show how it impacts your monthly payment โ no surprises.
๐ข 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 โ with in-house processing and VA loan expertise
Weโve helped thousands of veterans refinance with confidence and clarity.
๐ Want to See If a VA Refi or Cash-Out Is Right for You?
Weโll show you how much you could save โ or how much equity you could access โ with no obligation.