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VA 2nd Use Entitlement Calculator

โœ“ Last verified against available program guidelines: May 17, 2026

Already have an active VA loan? Calculate your remaining Tier 2 entitlement and whether a down payment is required on your next home purchase. Based on the 2026 Fannie Mae county loan limits.

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VA 2nd Use
Entitlement Calculator

Already have an active VA loan? Calculate your remaining Tier 2 entitlement and whether a down payment is required on your next home purchase.

Ken Clark Jr., Certified Mortgage Advisor at PRMG Sacramento, NMLS 225375
Ken Clark Jr.
Certified Mortgage Advisor ยท PRMG ยท NMLS #225375
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Enter the original loan amount on your existing VA loan, typically found on your closing disclosure or mortgage statement. Your entitlement charged (25%) will be calculated automatically.

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Purchase price
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Down payment
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VA loan amount
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Original VA loan balance,
Entitlement charged (25% of original loan),
2026 county loan limit (1-unit),
Max Tier 2 entitlement for county,
Tier 2 entitlement available,
Maximum VA loan (no down payment),

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Can I have two VA loans at the same time?
Yes. If entitlement is in use on an existing VA loan that won't be restored before closing, you can still use Tier 2 (bonus) entitlement on a new VA loan, provided the new loan is on an owner-occupied primary residence and the loan amount exceeds $144,000.
What if I don't have enough entitlement to avoid a down payment?
A down payment equal to 25% of the difference between the purchase price and your maximum VA loan amount will be required. The VA funding fee may also be higher on second-use loans without a down payment.
How do I restore my VA entitlement?
Entitlement can be restored by paying off and closing your existing VA loan, typically through a sale or refinance into a non-VA loan. In limited circumstances you may request one-time restoration without selling the property.
Why does county matter for second-use VA loans?
For Veterans with full entitlement, the VA imposes no loan limits. When entitlement is in use (Tier 2), the VA uses the Fannie Mae conforming loan limits for your specific county to determine the maximum loan amount without a down payment.
What are the 2026 baseline and ceiling loan limits?
The 2026 baseline conforming loan limit is $832,750 for most counties, a 3.26% increase over 2025. The ceiling for high-cost areas is $1,249,125. Your county's exact limit is pre-loaded from the official 2026 Fannie Mae Loan Limit Look-Up Table.
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