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VA loans in Badger, AK

Quick answer

Eligible veterans and service members in Badger, AK can buy with 0% down and no monthly mortgage insurance; with full entitlement there's no VA loan limit, and Fairbanks North Star Borough's $1,249,125 limit applies only to partial entitlement. On the $291,600 median home, the estimated payment is $2,395/month at 7.18% including the 2.15% first-use funding fee.

By Purchase Mortgage Loan Editorial Team Checked against official sources per our editorial standardsData last updated

Median household income: $98,042; value-to-income ratio 2.97. Badger ranks 5 by home value and 4 by population among 14 places in our AK dataset.

What does a VA loan cost on a typical Badger home?

ItemBadger
Median home value (Census ACS)$291,600
Alaska median home value$333,300
Down payment (0%)$0
Loan incl. 2.15% funding fee$297,869
Estimated monthly payment (PITI + MI)$2,395
Income needed (28% / 36%)$103,000 / $80,000
Fairbanks North Star Borough 2026 county limit for partial VA entitlement$1,249,125

Rate assumption: 7.18% (Freddie Mac PMMS 30-year fixed average, week of November 5, 2026). Change it in the payment calculator.

Payment includes Alaska's 1.14% effective property tax rate (Census ACS), $1,216/yr homeowners insurance (NAIC state average); VA loans have no monthly mortgage insurance.

What is the 2026 VA loan limit in Badger?

VA loans have no loan limit for borrowers with full entitlement. If part of your entitlement is tied up in another VA loan, VA uses Fairbanks North Star Borough's 2026 conforming limit of $1,249,125 to calculate your zero-down maximum. The county's FHA limit is $541,287 for comparison.

The Badger median home value of $291,600 is 13% below the Alaska median, and within what the county limit supports.

Which down payment assistance programs can Badger buyers use?

No applicable programs have been verified for this city yet. Check the state housing finance agency for current assistance.

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VA loan FAQs for Badger

Not for borrowers with full entitlement. If you have an active VA loan or unrestored entitlement, Fairbanks North Star Borough's 2026 limit of $1,249,125 is used to calculate how much you can borrow with no down payment.

With 0% down on $291,600, a 2.15% first-use funding fee financed brings the loan to about $297,869; the estimated payment including Alaska taxes and insurance is $2,395/month. Veterans with a service-connected disability rating are generally exempt from the fee.

At the $291,600 median value (below the Alaska median of $333,300), the estimated payment of $2,395/month at 7.18% needs about $103,000 a year under the 28% housing guideline, or $80,000 if your total debts stay under 36%.

0 city-level, 0 county-level and 0 statewide programs are verified for this city (0 total). Check each official administrator's eligibility rules and available funds.

Sources

Data last updated October 23, 2026.

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