Fee Exemption Finder

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Who does not pay the VA funding fee, and how to confirm it

Exemption on an IRRRL

Short answer

Funding fee exemption applies across VA loan types, including the IRRRL, when you meet an exemption category. Check that the Loan Estimate shows no funding fee and that your COE shows the exemption.

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Exemption questions

Am I exempt from the IRRRL funding fee?

If you meet an exemption category.

Where do I check?

Your COE and Loan Estimate.

VA sources

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