The VA Loan Test That Has Nothing to Do With Your Credit Score: Residual Income Explained

The VA Loan Test That Has Nothing to Do With Your Credit Score: Residual Income Explained

Douglas Wilkerson
Published on: 30/09/2026

VA loans don't have a hard 41% DTI cap — but they do have a residual income test most banks never explain. The 2026 VA residual income chart, how it's calculated, and why strong residual income can save a VA loan approval.

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