How can I qualify for a VA home loan if I am only receiving military disability pay?

SSgt Sarina Gordon-Singson — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 02:33:00 -0400

I have tried using my VA loan, tried going through USAA, tried private lenders, no matter what I have tried I am unable to get a home loan. My problem is my only income is military disability. Anyone have suggestions?

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Aug 20 at 2015 7:53 AM

SGT Ben Keen — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 07:53:02 -0400

Getting a home loan with only having your military disability may be very difficult for lenders because even at 100% it is sometimes hard to make ends meet at the 40,000 a year mark or whatever the payments come out to. While I'm no lending officer or money management professional, the advice I would give you is talk to a finical planner. I started talking with one a few weeks ago and we are working on a plan to help me not only save for a new car but to do while putting money away for a rainy day. It hasn't been a fun or easy process but it helps. They may have tips on ways you can go about securing your home loan.

Response by CMSgt Mark Schubert made Aug 20 at 2015 9:35 AM

CMSgt Mark Schubert — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 09:35:35 -0400

I'm not sure why you cannot get a home load based on your income. Now, you may not be able to get a home loan for a home that is out of your range, but I don't understand why you wouldn't qualify for "A" loan based on your income - even if it's just disability. I do imagine that the loan may not be much, but could buy a small starter home or trailer residence - there are very inexpensive properties out there.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Aug 20 at 2015 11:29 AM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 11:29:06 -0400

What is your VA %?

Response by PFC Dj Leverton made Oct 21 at 2015 11:14 PM

PFC Dj Leverton — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 23:14:37 -0400

Just wanted to know if you were able to get all of your questions answered. I'm a licensed VA loan specialist and have used the VA loan 3 times myself. If you have any questions please feel free to email me. dj.leverton@veteransunited .com if I can't answer it I'm sure someone on my team can.