VA Home Loan Affordability Act
Rep. Van Orden Introduces VA Home Loan Affordability Act to Cap Closing Costs at 1.5% for Veterans
This bill was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes or hearings scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
While the bill helps veterans, it was introduced by a group of Republicans and will need support from the other party to move forward in a divided Congress.
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Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Life & Work
Veteran homeowners looking to refinance would benefit from the ability to skip appraisals and from the lower interest rate reduction threshold for adjustable rate mortgage refinancing. This makes it cheaper and faster for veteran homeowners to take advantage of better loan terms when rates drop.
“The Secretary may authorize the refinancing of a loan described in paragraph (1) without an appraisal.”
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
VA Home Loan Affordability Act
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