VA IRRRL in Florida: The Streamline Refinance for Veterans
The VA IRRRL (Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan) in Florida lets veterans who already have a VA loan refinance to a lower interest rate with minimal documentation, no appraisal in most cases, and limited out-of-pocket costs. If you have a VA loan and rates have dropped since you bought, the IRRRL is the fastest and cheapest way to refinance.
How the VA IRRRL works
The IRRRL is available only to veterans with an existing VA loan. You are refinancing one VA loan into another VA loan. The new loan must result in a lower monthly payment or a shorter loan term. No cash out is permitted on the standard IRRRL. You cannot use the IRRRL on an investment property that was originally purchased as a primary residence — the property must still be your primary residence or have been at the time of the original VA purchase.
VA IRRRL requirements in Florida
- Existing VA loan required (you cannot use IRRRL on a non-VA loan)
- The new rate must be lower than the current rate (exception: ARM to fixed is allowed even if rate increases)
- No appraisal required in most cases
- Minimal income documentation required
- VA funding fee: 0.5% of loan amount (can be financed)
Closing costs and break-even
IRRRL closing costs are typically 1–2% of the loan amount, including the 0.5% funding fee. These can be rolled into the new loan balance or paid by the lender via a slightly higher rate (no-cost IRRRL). Calculate break-even before proceeding: total costs divided by monthly savings tells you how many months until the refinance pays off. Contact Mortgage Capital to run the numbers on your existing VA loan.
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Onias Derilus is the Broker/Owner of Pure Equity Realty, a South Florida brokerage specializing in 1% listing commissions and free buyer representation across Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, St. Lucie, and Highlands counties. He holds an NMLS mortgage originator license and founded Mortgage Capital and Verified Title to serve clients through every step of the transaction.