VA home loan funding fee refund
What to know
A later disability compensation award may make a previously paid VA funding fee refundable.
Eligibility and limits
A refund is not available simply because you paid the fee. For the disability compensation pathway, the compensation effective date must be before the loan closing date. Other exemption rules apply.
Visit VA.gov →Your next steps
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Step 1
Read VA’s funding fee exemption and refund rules.
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Step 2
Locate your closing documents and fee payment record.
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Step 3
Compare your compensation effective date with your closing date.
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Step 4
Contact your VA regional loan center if you believe you meet the refund requirements.
Official information
Open the official website →Source: VA.gov · Reviewed October 29, 2026. Information does not update automatically. Provider requirements and terms control.