VA & IRRRL
VA IRRRL Temporary Buydown Rules 2026: 2-1, 3-2-1, and 1-0 Structures Explained
VA IRRRL temporary buydown rules for 2026: whether 2-1, 3-2-1, and 1-0 structures are allowed, who funds the escrow, and how recoupment math works.
recoupment
Refinancing
How VA IRRRL Recoupment Is Calculated: Worked Examples, Included Costs, and Failure Scenarios (2026)
See exactly how VA IRRRL recoupment is calculated in 2026: which closing costs count, which are excluded, the formula, and four worked examples.
Refinancing
VA IRRRL 36-Month Recoupment Rule (2026): Formula, Excluded Fees, and When a Streamline Fails the Test
VA IRRRL 36-month recoupment rule: how the formula works, which fees count, which are excluded, and when a 2026 streamline refinance fails the statutory test.