VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL)

Qualified borrowers can take advantage of one of the simplest and most effective VA refinance options available: the VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL), also referred to as a VA Streamline refinance.

With a VA IRRRL, the process is  simplified “streamline” refinance with fewer requirements than a standard refinance—no full appraisal in most cases, no income verification for many borrowers, and reduced paperwork.

VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) offered by Scout Advisors

Reasons to choose a VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL)

A VA IRRRL (Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan),  is a program from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs that lets eligible veterans, service members, and surviving spouses refinance an existing VA-backed home loan. The main goal is to lower your monthly mortgage payments (typically by securing a lower interest rate) or make payments more stable (e.g., switching from an adjustable-rate to a fixed-rate mortgage).

30-year VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) benefits and guidelines

To qualify for a VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL), you will need:

Lower monthly payments - By reducing the interest rate (at least .5%) you can save thousands over the life of your mortgage
More stable payments - convert from an adjustable rate (ARM) to a fixed rate for predictability
Minimal documentation and faster process - credit check and no credit check options, no income verification and no appraisal
Little to no out of pocket costs - closing costs can be covered with a lender credit and the funding fee can be rolled into the new loan
No cash out - you cannot take cash out except for limited amounts for energy efficient improvements
No limits on how many times you can use it. However, there is a mandatory wait period of at least 6 on time payments (generally 210 days from when you closed on your purchase or prior refinance)
Preserves VA entitlement - no additional charge against your entitlement
Can be used on a primary residence or a prior primary residence converted to a rental property

Apply for a VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL)

VA IRRRL qualifications are the same as VA purchase loans. If you interested in a streamline refinance you must: (1) have a VA loan, (2) are an active duty, retired member of the military or a surviving spouse , (3) you current rate is at least .5% higher than current rate

No, borrowers need to cover some closing costs to refinance a VA loan. However, you can get a lender credit to cover most of your costs and we are able to waive escrows for taxes and insurance, which should help lower your cash at the table. In addition, your VA funding fee can be rolled into the new mortgage

Yes. The posted national averages should be in the same ball park as our VA IRRRL rates. Exceptions to rates may be driven by fair to poor credit scores. Ask your Scout advisors loan expert about no credit score options, which may get you a rate in line with national averages, or better.

Typically, we are able to get a clear to close in less than 14 days.

Typically, for a VA interest rate reduction loan (IRRRL), we need a credit report, current mortgage statement, drivers license or passport and your current insurance declaration page

Scout Advisors is a branch of Barrett Financial Group, L.L.C., and our loan officers are licensed in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Virginia, New Jersey, Alabama and California. Through our parent company, we are able to offer VA IRRRL in 49 states, except New York.

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Applicant subject to credit and underwriting approval. Not all applicants will be approved for financing. Receipt of application does not represent an approval for financing or interest rate guarantee. Refinancing your mortgage may increase costs over the term of your loan. Restrictions may apply. Savings, if any, vary based on the consumer’s credit profile, interest rate availability, and other factors. Contact your Scout Advisors loan officer for current rates. Restrictions apply.
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