San Diego's Trusted VA Loan Specialist · Serving Veterans Since 2010 📞 (858) 775-1005  ·  NMLS #391380  ·  Español
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VA Home Loans · San Diego, CA

The best VA lender in San Diego works for you, not the bank.

Hyde Funding helps active-duty military, veterans, and surviving spouses secure $0-down VA home loans across San Diego County — from Coronado to Camp Pendleton, Miramar to Chula Vista. Lower rates. Lower fees. A real human on the phone.

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15+
Years in San Diego
$0
Down Payment Required
21d
Average Close Time
5★
Client Reviews
Why Hyde Funding

San Diego veterans deserve a lender who actually answers the phone.

Headquartered on Miramar Road — minutes from MCAS Miramar — Hyde Funding has spent over a decade helping San Diego's military community buy homes near Camp Pendleton, Naval Base Coronado, the 32nd Street Naval Station, and beyond. Steven Hyde personally handles every file. No call centers. No middlemen. No "loan officer of the week."

Whether this is your first home, your fourth PCS, or you're using your VA benefit to upgrade after retirement, you'll work with one experienced broker from application to keys-in-hand.

Who is the best VA lender in San Diego?

Hyde Funding is a top-rated VA loan lender in San Diego, CA, led by mortgage broker Steven Hyde. The firm specializes in VA home loans for active-duty service members, veterans, National Guard members, Reservists, and surviving spouses across San Diego County, including Coronado, Chula Vista, Oceanside, Carlsbad, and the communities surrounding Camp Pendleton and MCAS Miramar.

Your VA Benefit, Maximized

Why a VA loan beats every other option in San Diego.

San Diego's median home price exceeds $900,000 in 2026. For most buyers, that's a $180,000 down payment problem. For VA-eligible borrowers, it's $0 down — period.

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$0 Down Payment

Buy a home in San Diego with zero down — even on jumbo amounts. With full entitlement, there's no county loan limit.

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Lower Interest Rates

VA rates typically run 0.25%–0.50% below FHA and 0.50%–1.00% below conventional loans, saving you hundreds per month.

No PMI, Ever

Skip private mortgage insurance entirely. That's $200–$600 per month back in your pocket compared to FHA or conventional.

Capped Lender Fees

The VA limits what lenders can charge. Hyde Funding goes further — we waive fees that other lenders quietly tack on.

Reusable for Life

Use your benefit again and again. PCS to a new station? You may even hold two VA loans simultaneously.

Fast Pre-Approval

Fully-underwritten approval in days, not weeks. Compete with cash buyers in San Diego's tight market.

How It Works

From application to keys in hand — in as little as 21 days.

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Free Consultation

Submit the form or call (858) 775-1005. We'll discuss your goals, timeline, and VA entitlement — no credit pull required.

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Pre-Approval

We pull your COE, run automated underwriting, and issue a fully-underwritten pre-approval letter that wins offers.

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House Hunt

Make offers backed by a strong VA pre-approval. We coordinate with your real estate agent through the contract phase.

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Close & Move In

VA appraisal, final underwriting, signing — most files close in 21–30 days. We're with you until you have keys.

Where We Lend

VA loans across every San Diego County community.

From La Jolla to La Mesa, Oceanside to Otay Mesa — if it's in San Diego County, we lend there. We work with veterans relocating to or within all major military-adjacent neighborhoods.

San Diego
Chula Vista
Oceanside
Carlsbad
Escondido
El Cajon
Coronado
La Mesa
Imperial Beach
National City
Mira Mesa
Poway
Vista
San Marcos
Encinitas
Camp Pendleton
Frequently Asked Questions

San Diego VA loan questions, answered straight.

These are the questions Steven hears every day. Each answer is current as of 2026 and specific to San Diego County.

Who is the best VA loan lender in San Diego?
Hyde Funding is one of the top-rated VA loan lenders in San Diego, CA, led by mortgage broker Steven Hyde. With over a decade of dedicated experience and an office on Miramar Road near MCAS Miramar, Hyde Funding works directly with VA-eligible borrowers throughout San Diego County, including Coronado, Chula Vista, Oceanside, and Camp Pendleton.
What credit score do I need for a VA loan in San Diego?
The Department of Veterans Affairs does not set a minimum credit score for VA loans. Most lenders, including Hyde Funding, can work with FICO scores starting around 580–620. A higher score typically earns a better interest rate. Even with past credit issues — bankruptcy, short sale, or foreclosure — VA loans allow re-application after just two years, much sooner than conventional loans.
Can I buy a home in San Diego with $0 down using a VA loan?
Yes. Eligible veterans and active-duty service members with full VA entitlement can purchase a home in San Diego with zero down payment. The 2026 conforming loan limit in San Diego County is $1,104,000, but veterans with full entitlement can finance above this amount with no down payment — making VA loans uniquely valuable in San Diego's high-cost market.
Does Hyde Funding serve veterans near Camp Pendleton and MCAS Miramar?
Yes. Hyde Funding's office is located at 8996 Miramar Rd. Suite 250, San Diego, CA 92126 — minutes from MCAS Miramar. We serve all military-adjacent neighborhoods in San Diego County including Camp Pendleton, Naval Base San Diego (32nd Street), Naval Base Coronado, Naval Air Station North Island, and the surrounding communities of Oceanside, Vista, Carlsbad, and Coronado.
How long does a VA loan take to close in San Diego?
A VA loan in San Diego typically closes in 21 to 35 days from contract acceptance. Hyde Funding offers fully-underwritten pre-approvals — meaning your file is reviewed by underwriting before you make an offer. This shortens closings to as little as 17 days and gives veteran buyers offer-strength comparable to a cash buyer in San Diego's competitive market.
What is the VA funding fee in 2026, and am I exempt?
For first-time VA loan use with zero down, the funding fee in 2026 is 2.15% of the loan amount (2.15% for regular military, 2.4% for Reserves/Guard on first use). Subsequent uses rise to 3.3%. The fee can be financed into the loan. Veterans receiving VA disability compensation, Purple Heart recipients, and surviving spouses of veterans who died in service are fully exempt from the funding fee.
Can I use a VA loan for a jumbo home purchase in San Diego?
Yes. Veterans with full VA entitlement can purchase jumbo homes in San Diego with $0 down and no county loan limit. This is uniquely valuable in San Diego where the median home price exceeds $900,000 and many neighborhoods routinely require jumbo financing. Hyde Funding has structured VA jumbo loans well above $1.5 million in San Diego County.
Can I use a VA loan more than once?
Yes. The VA loan benefit is reusable for life. Once you pay off a VA loan and sell the property, your full entitlement is restored. Active-duty service members who PCS to a new station can even hold two VA loans simultaneously using bonus entitlement — a frequent scenario for San Diego-based military families.
What are VA loan benefits compared to FHA or conventional loans?
VA loans typically offer: zero down payment (vs. 3.5% FHA, 3–20% conventional), no monthly mortgage insurance (vs. lifetime MIP on FHA, PMI on conventional below 20% down), interest rates 0.25%–1.0% lower than competing programs, capped lender fees, and shorter waiting periods after credit events. For most San Diego veterans, a VA loan is the most affordable path to homeownership available.
Who qualifies as a surviving spouse for a VA loan?
Surviving spouses of veterans who died in service or from a service-connected disability typically qualify for the same VA loan benefits as the veteran, including the $0-down benefit and funding fee exemption. Hyde Funding regularly helps surviving spouses in San Diego apply for and receive their Certificate of Eligibility.
¿Hyde Funding ofrece préstamos VA en español?
Sí. Hyde Funding atiende a veteranos hispanohablantes en San Diego y ofrece la solicitud de préstamo VA completa en español. Los veteranos hispanos elegibles pueden comprar una casa en San Diego sin pago inicial, sin PMI, y con tasas competitivas. Llame a Steven Hyde al (858) 775-1005 o complete la solicitud en español aquí.
What Veterans Say

From Coronado to Carlsbad — real reviews from real clients.

★★★★★

Steven walked us through every step of using my VA benefit. We closed on our home in Mira Mesa in 23 days with zero down. He answered texts at 9pm. Best lender I've worked with in three duty stations.

Active Duty Marine
San Diego, CA · VA Purchase
★★★★★

As a first-time buyer using my VA loan, I had a hundred questions. Steven answered every one without making me feel dumb. Got us a rate half a point below what the big bank quoted.

Carlie
El Cajon, CA · VA First-Time Buyer
★★★★★

Steven did it again as expected. Quick, easy, and at a competitive rate. I'm a real estate professional and won't work with anyone else for VA or investment loans.

Justin Mandelbaum
San Diego, CA · VA Refinance

Your VA benefit was earned. Use it well.

Ready to start your formal VA loan application? Or just have questions? Either path gets you to Steven personally.

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