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The VA Funding Fee: Who Pays $0, Who Finances It, and the Real Cost Math

VA Loans
October 16, 2026
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Douglas Wilkerson

Douglas Wilkerson is a Mortgage Broker (NMLS #1680719) with Edge Home Finance, helping homebuyers navigate the housing market with data-driven insights.

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