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STX Lending

Texas Real Estate Lending, Simplified. We provide fast, transparent mortgage lending with competitive rates and a streamlined digital experience.

1846 N Loop 1604 W, Ste 205

San Antonio, TX 78248

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South Texas Lending Team is a mortgage team of Neighborhood Loans, Inc. (NMLS #222982). All loans are made by Neighborhood Loans, Inc. Verify on NMLS Consumer Access.

San Antonio, TX Branch · NMLS #2774284 · 1846 N Loop 1604 W, Ste 205, San Antonio, TX 78248

Branch Manager: Benjamin Gheliuc · Mortgage Loan Originator · NMLS #1775990 · Branch line: (630) 246-4777

Corporate Headquarters: Neighborhood Loans, Inc., 1333 Butterfield Rd, Suite 600, Downers Grove, IL 60515. For complaints or questions about this branch, contact the Texas Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending, 2601 N. Lamar Blvd, Suite 201, Austin, TX 78705, 1-877-276-5550.

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VA IRRRL

VA IRRRL: the fastest way for Texas veterans to lower their rate.

No appraisal. No income docs. No PMI. The VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan is designed to save veterans money with minimal hassle. 0.5% funding fee (waived for disabled vets) — see today's mortgage rates first.

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VA IRRRL
No appraisal • No PMI
No
Appraisal required
0.5%
VA funding fee (refi)
21 days
Avg close time

Why veterans choose IRRRL

Built by the VA for veterans — the simplest, fastest path to a lower mortgage rate. If you need to access equity instead, a cash-out refinance may fit better.

No appraisal, no income docs

Like the FHA streamline, VA IRRRL skips the appraisal and income verification. Your VA loan payment history is the primary qualification factor.

No PMI — ever

VA loans never require private mortgage insurance. When you IRRRL, you maintain this benefit while getting a lower rate. The only cost is a 0.5% funding fee (can be financed) — use our VA funding fee calculator.

Lower your rate or switch to fixed

IRRRL can lower your interest rate on a fixed-rate loan, OR convert your VA ARM to a fixed rate via a rate-and-term refinance. Both scenarios provide immediate monthly savings and long-term rate security.

Fastest VA refinance available

Minimal documentation means faster processing. STX Lending averages 21-day closings on VA IRRRL — significantly faster than the 30-45 day industry average.

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VA IRRRL vs. VA Cash-Out

Feature
VA IRRRL
VA Cash-Out
Purpose
Rate reduction only
Access equity + rate change
Appraisal
Not required
Required
Income docs
Not required
Required
Funding fee
0.5%
2.15–3.3%
Max LTV
No limit (rate reduction)
100%
Cash at closing
$0
Up to 100% equity
PMI
None (VA benefit)
None (VA benefit)
Seasoning
210 days + 6 payments
210 days
Timeline
14–21 days avg
30–45 days avg
Best for
Quick rate drops, ARM→fixed
Equity access, debt payoff

VA IRRRL in 3 steps

01

Verify VA eligibility

We pull your VA loan history and COE. Confirm 210-day seasoning, payment history, and net tangible benefit test.

02

Lock your lower rate

No appraisal ordered, no income docs collected. We lock a rate that provides a tangible monthly savings.

03

Close & save

Sign your new VA loan docs. Your rate drops immediately. Average time: 21 days. Thank you for your service.

Plan your refinance

Run the numbers before you commit. These tools answer the questions every refi shopper asks.

Refinance Break-Even

Find out when your refinance pays for itself and whether the closing costs are worth it.

Mortgage Points

Should you buy discount points to lower your rate? See break-even months and lifetime savings.

Mortgage Payoff

See how extra payments shave years off your loan and save tens of thousands in interest.

VA IRRRL FAQ

Common questions about VA Streamline refinancing in Texas.

IRRRL stands for Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan. It's a VA-to-VA streamline refinance designed to lower your interest rate with minimal documentation. No appraisal, no income verification, no credit underwrite (lender-dependent). Also called a 'VA Streamline' refinance.
You need: (1) an existing VA-guaranteed mortgage, (2) current on payments with no 30-day lates in past 12 months, (3) at least 210 days since your last VA closing, (4) a net tangible benefit — lower rate or switching from ARM to fixed, and (5) the property can be owner-occupied OR you must certify you previously lived there.
No. IRRRL is strictly rate-reduction. You cannot receive cash at closing. If you need equity access, a VA Cash-Out refinance allows up to 100% LTV — one of the best equity access programs available to veterans.
The VA funding fee for IRRRL is 0.5% of the new loan amount — significantly lower than the 2.15-3.3% fee on a VA purchase or cash-out. This fee can be financed into the new loan. Veterans receiving VA disability compensation are exempt from the funding fee entirely.
Technically yes, but your lender can often obtain your COE electronically through the VA's system. If you did a VA purchase loan previously, your information is already in the VA system.
Yes. If your home has appreciated and you have 20%+ equity, switching from VA to conventional eliminates the VA funding fee on future refinances and frees up your VA entitlement for another VA purchase. We'll compare both options.

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Free VA rate comparison

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Talk to a VA loan specialist

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You served. Now save.

No appraisal • No PMI • 0.5% funding fee • 21-day close.

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