Who does not pay the VA funding fee, and how to confirm it
VA funding fee refunds
Short answer
If you paid a funding fee and later received a disability rating effective before your closing date, you may qualify for a refund. VA reviews these cases and may contact eligible borrowers, and you can ask VA directly. Keep your closing documents.
Last reviewed against the primary sources listed below.
Have ready
- Closing Disclosure.
- Rating decision letter.
- Loan number.
Exemption questions
Can I get my VA funding fee back?
Possibly, if your rating was effective before closing.
Who handles funding fee refunds?
VA reviews refund cases.