Can Someone Assume Your VA Loan? What It Costs You
Published on: 07/09/2026
A VA loan can be assumed at its original rate, which is valuable when rates are high. But an assumption can tie up your VA entitlement for years.
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Most VA loan advice online is written by people who have never closed one. This is not that.
Written by Sean Goudreau, Mortgage Loan Officer · NMLS #326155 · Rate
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