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VA Home Loans in Converse, TX

$0 down, no PMI — the home-loan benefit you earned through service.

Work directly with Jodie Barber, a mortgage broker with 30 years of experience serving Converse and all of Bexar County.

5.0 · 37 reviews·30 years' experience·NMLS #76185

Converse at a glance

Median home price (Converse)
$246,502
VA loan limit (full entitlement)
No maximum
Property tax (effective)
~1.6% · no state income tax

Affordable NE-SA Randolph feeder (~$247K); heavy VA + first-time buyer volume, lots of resale + new supply.

Serving Converse neighborhoods including Wortham Oaks, Kensington Ranch, Ferrari.

Buying near Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA)

Converse is a core Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) community (~80,000 service members). Massive VA demand across a metro of 2.6M. Randolph AFB anchors Universal City/Schertz/Converse/Live Oak; Lackland/Fort Sam anchor SW/central San Antonio. With full VA entitlement you can buy in Converse with $0 down and no monthly mortgage insurance — and reuse the benefit every time you PCS.

Why a VA loan in Converse?

Active-duty service members, veterans, National Guard and Reserve members, and eligible surviving spouses.

  • $0 down payment with full entitlement
  • No private mortgage insurance (PMI) — ever
  • No loan maximum with full entitlement (Blue Water Navy Act)
  • Competitive rates and flexible credit guidelines
  • Reusable benefit — and the VA IRRRL streamline refinance later
Down payment help in Texas

My First Texas Home (MFTH)up to 5% of loan amount. First-time buyer (or veteran / targeted-area exemption); 620 min FICO; income limits vary by county/household (~$97K for 1-2 person, ~$111,550 for 3+ in most counties, higher in Austin/Dallas); homebuyer education required; stackable with MCC

VA Home Loans FAQ

Is there a VA loan limit?
No. With full entitlement there is no VA loan maximum — your approval is based on income, credit, and the home's appraised value, not a capped loan amount.
Do I really put $0 down?
Yes. Eligible buyers with full entitlement can finance 100% of the purchase price with no down payment and no monthly mortgage insurance.
Can I reuse my VA loan benefit?
Yes — the VA benefit can be reused, and it's often restored in full once a prior VA loan is paid off. I'll pull your Certificate of Eligibility and walk you through it.
Jodie Barber, mortgage broker
Jodie Barber
Senior Mortgage Planning Specialist · NMLS #76185

“Homeownership is a partnership.” Let's talk about your VA loan in Converse. No pressure — just straight answers from someone who's done this for 30 years.