https://blog.charlestonmtg.com/tags/military-home-buying/Recent content in Military Home Buying on Charleston Mortgage BlogHugoen-usSun, 01 Nov 2026 18:00:00 -0600https://blog.charlestonmtg.com/posts/va-loan-charleston-sc/Sun, 01 Nov 2026 18:00:00 -0600https://blog.charlestonmtg.com/posts/va-loan-charleston-sc/<p><strong>A VA loan lets eligible veterans, service members, and some surviving spouses buy a Charleston-area home with no down payment and no monthly mortgage insurance. In 2026, the one-time VA funding fee is 2.15% for first use with less than 5% down, and it&rsquo;s waived for veterans receiving VA disability compensation.</strong></p> <p>This Veterans Day, we&rsquo;re saying thank you to the Lowcountry&rsquo;s military community, from Joint Base Charleston families to retirees who chose to stay. Here&rsquo;s how VA financing works here, what South Carolina offers veterans, and where to celebrate on November 11.</p>