VA Loans in Arkansas

Arkansas offers one of the more generous homestead benefits in the region for veterans with the most serious service-connected disabilities. The federal VA loan benefit is the same in every state: eligible buyers can buy with no down payment and competitive rates.

Arkansas benefits for veterans

Property tax relief for veterans

Veterans who receive VA special monthly compensation for the loss or loss of use of a limb or for blindness, or who have a service-connected total and permanent disability, are exempt from state property taxes on their homestead and personal property.

The exemption extends to an unremarried surviving spouse and to minor dependent children.

How to apply: Claim the exemption with the county collector or assessor where the home is located.

VA loan basics

The essentials that apply in Arkansas and every other state.

VA Loan Requirements & EligibilityThe benefit is earned through service. You'll need a Certificate of Eligibility, a home you'll live in, and a loan that fits your budget.Read more VA Loan BenefitsBuy with no down payment and competitive rates, with no prepayment penalty and a benefit you can use again.Read more VA Loan Costs & FeesThe main VA-specific cost is a one-time funding fee. Many borrowers are exempt, and it can often be rolled into the loan.Read more Types of VA LoansUse the benefit to buy a home, lower the rate on a current VA loan, or turn home equity into cash.Read more

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Questions about VA loans in Arkansas?

A Fidelity loan officer can talk through your eligibility and options one-on-one.

This page is for informational purposes only and is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Program availability, terms and eligibility vary and are subject to change. Fidelity Funding Bancorp is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or any government agency. Chu & Associates, Inc. DBA Fidelity Funding Bancorp. NMLS ID# 1076900. All loans are subject to credit approval, underwriting guidelines and property eligibility. Not available in all states.