Can you recast a VA loan?
Yes, in most cases — a recast (re-amortization) is a servicer-level decision, not a VA program issue. The borrower makes a lump-sum principal payment and asks the servicer to re-amortize the loan over the remaining term, lowering the monthly P&I.
What this actually means.
Recasting is useful after a windfall (sale of prior home, bonus, inheritance) when the borrower wants a lower payment without refinancing. Most servicers charge a small fee. Not all servicers offer recasting on every loan — confirm with your servicer before counting on it. Subject to 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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