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VA loans in Seattle.

$0-down VA financing for NB Kitsap Bangor personnel and Seattle veterans. 2026 loan limits, local BAH, and a real payment snapshot at today's rate.

2026 VA loan limit
$1,209,750
High-cost ceiling
BAH (E-5 w/ deps)
$3,105/mo
Near NB Kitsap Bangor
Median home price
$895,000
Typical Seattle single-family
What $0 down looks like in Seattle

A real payment snapshot.

Purchase price
$895,000
Down payment
$0
Est. principal + interest
$5,657/mo
at 6.5% · 30-yr
Est. PITI
$6,701/mo
incl. taxes & insurance

An E-5 with dependents at NB Kitsap Bangor draws $3,105/mo in BAH. The estimated PITI runs about $3,596/mo above BAH — a common gap in higher-cost Seattle zips that most active-duty buyers close with a smaller property or a lower-cost neighborhood.

Illustrative math. Actual payment depends on your credit, taxes, insurance, HOA, and current rate. Get a real quote before you write an offer.

Nearest installation

NB Kitsap Bangor · Navy.

We work extensively with Navy families PCSing into Seattle. Loan officers familiar with NB Kitsap Bangor's housing tempo, on-post vs off-post trade-offs, and the timing quirks of a short-fuse PCS.

House-hack the Seattle market

Buy 2–4 units with $0 down. Rent the rest.

VA allows purchases up to four units as long as you occupy one. In Seattle, that means owner-occupant financing on a duplex, triplex, or fourplex — and 75% of the projected rental income counts toward your qualifying ratios.

Run the house-hack calculator
Local programs

Every VA product, licensed in WA.

Surviving spouse

Widows and widowers of WA veterans qualify.

Zero down, no PMI, and a 100% funding-fee waiver on a home in Seattle. We pull the Certificate of Eligibility (VA Form 26-1817) for you.

Surviving spouse guide
SAH grant

Disabled veteran? Stack the SAH grant on your Seattle purchase.

Up to $121,486 (2026) from VA for accessibility modifications — paid separately from your VA home loan. We coordinate both files.

SAH grant guide
FAQ

VA loans in Seattle — answered.

What's the 2026 VA loan limit in Seattle, WA?

The 2026 VA loan limit in Seattle is $1,209,750 for veterans with reduced entitlement. With full entitlement, Seattle buyers can exceed that limit with $0 down — the county line is not a ceiling.

How much is BAH in Seattle?

An E-5 with dependents stationed at NB Kitsap Bangor draws approximately $3,105/mo in BAH. That housing allowance can cover the full PITI on a VA-financed home at Seattle's median price of $895,000.

Can I buy a home in Seattle with no down payment?

Yes. Every VA-eligible veteran with full entitlement can buy a primary residence in Seattle with $0 down, no PMI, and a financeable VA funding fee. The property must pass the VA appraisal.

What's the median home price in Seattle?

Median single-family home prices in Seattle run around $895,000. That figure moves month-to-month — request a current comparable market analysis before you write an offer.

Do surviving spouses of WA veterans qualify for a VA loan in Seattle?

Yes. An unremarried surviving spouse of a veteran who died in service or from a service-connected disability qualifies for the full VA benefit in Seattle — zero down, no PMI, and a 100% funding-fee waiver.

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