Your entitlement stays - temporarily.
When a non-veteran assumes your VA loan, your tied-up entitlement is the portion the VA guaranteed on that original loan. It stays attached to that property until the loan is paid off.
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Your Entitlement.
Growing Every
Year
Letting a non-veteran assume your VA loan doesn't mean losing your benefit forever. The VA loan limit - and your available entitlement - has increased nearly every year, and is expected to keep growing.
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How the VA Loan Limit Has Grown
Loan limits have doubled in the past 10 years. Veterans who left entitlement in place for non-veteran assumers have seen their bonus entitlement grow nearly every single year.
Source: FHFA conforming loan limits. VA limits mirror these figures annually. From Jan 1, 2020, full-entitlement veterans face no VA-imposed cap; limits apply to partial-entitlement borrowers. Past increases do not guarantee future adjustments.
What This Means for You as a Seller
A loan assumption is one of the strongest tools you have. Here's how your entitlement works when a non-veteran buyer assumes your VA loan.
You still have bonus entitlement now.
Your total entitlement is based on the current loan limit. If the amount tied up is less than the current loan limit, you can get a second (or third) VA loan.
The ceiling keeps rising.
As the VA loan limit grows each year, so does the total entitlement pool you draw from. Even with some entitlement tied up, a higher limit means more room - and potentially more buying power - over time.
A non-veteran can assume.
Yes - a buyer without VA eligibility can legally assume your VA loan. AssumptionHub manages the full process: qualification, servicer coordination, and closing.
Your are released of financial liability.
Even if you leave your entitlement in place, you are still fully and permanently released of the financial liability.
We help you make an informed decision.
We can help make sense of your options. See what your next VA purchase looks like before you commit to anything - or pass on a great offer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the VA allow a non-veteran to assume my VA loan?
The VA made your loan assumable to protect YOU, the veteran. They want you to have every opportunity to exit your property in the best possible position - especially in situations with minimal equity.
Will I lose my VA benefit permanently?
No. Your entitlement is tied to that loan, not lost. Once the assuming buyer sells or pays off the loan, your full entitlement is restored. In the meantime, you still have access to your remaining bonus entitlement for a new purchase.
Will a seller still be liable for the debt after assumption?
No. The buyer goes through full underwriting and, once approved, takes full financial responsibility. Your liability is removed at closing.
How is bonus entitlement calculated?
Bonus entitlement is 25% of the current county loan limit minus the entitlement already used. In San Diego for 2026, 25% of $1,104,000 is $276,000. Subtract your used entitlement to find what remains, then multiply by 4 to find your zero-down buying power.
Does the loan limit matter if I have full entitlement?
Not for a first-time VA purchase. But if any portion of your entitlement is in use - as it would be in an assumption scenario - the county loan limit directly determines your remaining zero-down buying power.
What if I dont have enough entitlement for my next home?
Gap financing options exist to bridge the difference. AssumptionHub offers gap financing guidance as part of the assumption process - ask an advisor about your specific scenario.
Is an assumption the same as a "subject to" transaction?
No. A formal VA loan assumption is approved through the servicer, includes underwriting, and transfers responsibility to the approved buyer. A "subject to" transaction does not formally release the seller from the loan.
How much does AssumptionHub cost?
Costs depend on the transaction and support needed. Schedule a consultation with our team and we will walk through the process, services, and any applicable fees before you commit.