Lower Your Mortgage Rate Without Appraisal or Income Docs: VA IRRRL Explained
- By Jim Blackburn
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Client Profile
- Name: Carlos M.
- Age: 41
- Service: U.S. Marine Corps, Retired
- Location: San Diego, CA
- Original VA Loan Rate: 5.875%
- New IRRRL Rate: 4.25%
- Loan Balance: $312,000
- Monthly Savings: $286
- Credit Score: 695
The Challenge
Carlos had bought his home three years earlier using a VA loan while on active duty. After transitioning to a civilian career, he heard rates were dropping but didn’t want to go through the hassle of paperwork, income verification, or an appraisal.
He reached out to ask if there was a faster VA refinance option—and that’s when we introduced him to the VA IRRRL.
The Strategy
Carlos was a perfect fit for a VA IRRRL (Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan), which is designed specifically to lower interest rates for existing VA borrowers—without the full underwriting process.
Key benefits:
- No appraisal required
- No income or employment documentation
- No out-of-pocket cost (closing costs rolled in)
- Closing in under 3 weeks
The Outcome
- New loan closed in 18 days
- Monthly mortgage payment dropped by $286/month
- No change to loan term or VA entitlement
- Savings applied toward his son’s college fund
- No credit requalification needed—just made on-time payments on prior loan
Quote from Carlos:
“This was the smoothest refinance I’ve ever done. I didn’t have to do much—and now I’m saving almost $300 every month. The VA benefit just keeps on giving.”
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