Can you recast a VA loan?
Do not assume a lump-sum principal payment will lower your required VA payment. Before paying a lump sum, ask your servicer in writing what is permitted. I compare the confirmed options; refinancing is a separate loan with its own costs and rules.
What this actually means.
A principal curtailment normally reduces the balance, but whether the servicer will re-amortize the required payment depends on the note, investor and servicing rules. Get the answer and any fee in writing before sending the money. If recasting is unavailable, compare leaving the lower balance in place with a separate refinance analysis. Subject to documented servicer policy.
Where this can move.
Credit score, down payment, expected hold period, mortgage-insurance economics, property type, and funding-fee exemption can change which loan wins.
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