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FHA Streamline and VA IRRRL Refinance in DC: Requirements and Costs

How the FHA Streamline and VA IRRRL work: the net tangible benefit tests, 210-day seasoning, appraisal and income waivers, and the 1.75% UFMIP and 0.5% funding fee.

January 28, 2026Read the post →

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