How VA treats collections and charge-offs, and when payoff is required. The 2 Mortgage Guys at Luminate Bank in Kokomo, lending nationwide.
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Often yes — collections do not automatically disqualify a VA loan. Underwriters weigh age, balance, type, and whether payment is required. Ryan & Steve review your credit report before you pay debts that may not be needed for approval.
VA and lender overlays look at the full credit picture — not one collection alone.
Strong residual income and recent on-time payments carry more weight than a perfect report.
Spending cash on the wrong collection can hurt your closing funds.
A clear plan keeps you from wasting cash or delaying underwriting.
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