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Wisconsin VA Mortgage and Illinois VA Mortgage Home Loans


Flexible VA Mortgage Financing for Wisconsin and Illinois Veterans

Enjoy the privilege of no down payment loans for qualified veterans and reservists. The Department of Veterans Affairs insures these loans, so you'll get more freedom to make decisions.

Wisconsin and Illinois VA mortgage loans are guaranteed by The Department of Veterans Affairs, but are made by private lenders to eligible veterans for the purchase of a home. VA Loans are available from lenders who participate in the VA Home Loan program.

While there is a funding fee for a VA home loan, some people are exempt from paying. If you are a veteran getting disability compensation for service-related medical issues, or are entitled to get compensation if you aren't drawing retirement pay, you are exempt from the VA funding fee for your VA home loan.

VA Loans are available as the following types of loans: Traditional fixed rate mortgages (FRMs) adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs) where the initial fixed rate period is at least 3 years and Traditional adjustable rate mortgages. VA Loans are typically 15 year or 30 year loans. Wisconsin VA loans and Illinois VA loans are restricted to individuals qualified by military service or other entitlements, but FHA -insured loans are open to all qualified home purchasers.

VA mortgage loans are capped at the conforming loan limit of $417,000 for a no money down 100% financing loan.

For loan amounts over $417,000 please visit our
Jumbo VA Loans page for details.

Wisconsin and Illinois VA Loan Highlights:

  • Fixed or adjustable rate mortgages with up to 30 year financing
  • Loans on 1-4 unit primary residences
  • No minimum loan amounts
  • No prepayment penalties
  • Cash out refinance to 90%
  • Up to 100% financing available on purchases and VA IRRRL (Federal only. State VA loans require 5% down) subject to entitlement
  • No monthly mortgage insurance premiums
  • Surviving spouse of deceased veteran may be eligible
  • Limited closing costs
  • Funding fees may apply. Please contact us for details

Wisconsin State VA loans also available. Please contact us for details.

VA Eligibility Requirements
Jumbo VA Loans

All Wisconsin and Illinois Mortgage Programs
100% Financing (No Money Down) Programs
First Time Home Buyer Mortgage Programs
My Community Mortgage
Government Loans including FHA, VA and Rural Housing
Wisconsin Refinance Illinois Refinance Programs

Current Wisconsin and Illinois VA Mortgage Rates
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Recent VA posts on our blog:

VA Mortgage loans from Ameristar Mortgage
May 12th, 2008

Whether you are a first time user or you have had a VA loan in the past, you must have a Certificate of Eligibility. Ameristar Mortgage can assist you in obtaining your Certificate. You will be under no obligations to actually get your VA loan, it will just help you determine if you qualify for a Wisconsin or Illinois VA mortgage loan.

We offer a full menu of VA loan products focused on meeting the home financing needs of active duty military and veterans across Wisconsin and Illinois. Here are some other benefits of VA loans:

No prepayment penalties
Insured against default by the United States government
Lower closing costs

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VA Mortgage Refinance loans from Ameristar Mortgage
April 19th, 2008

Wisconsin VA refinance and Illinois VA refinance loans makes sense for veterans with little to no equity in their home. When you first obtained your Veterans Administration loan, you probably got the best rate you could but recent VA rates have tumbled to record lows and it may be worth refinancing to lower your rate and payment.

VA Refinance gives you various options to choose from including a VA cash out refinance, VA rate and term refinance from a conventional loan and a VA streamline refinance (VA loan to VA loan).

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VA Mortgage Home Loans: Purchase, Refinance and Cash Out Refinance
March 31st, 2008

Illinois VA mortgage home loans and Wisconsin VA loans are one of the benefits provided by our Veterans Administration (VA). VA mortgages do have some restrictions when compared to general mortgages in the marketplace but in today’s market the VA loan is a great option if you have no money down. VA mortgages do not require the private mortgage insurance that is usually necessary for loans with little or no down payment.

VA mortgages do offer a cash out refinance option, in which veterans may borrow up to 90 percent of the value of the home. These loans also include extremely competitive rates.

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