VA allows for a cash out refinance to 100% of the properties value. VA cash out is different from a VA streamline. Here are some key points:
VA cash out refinance is different that VA streamline
VA cash out requires a full appraisal and full income qualification where VA streamline refinance does not
VA cash out refinance has a higher VA funding fee
Funding fee is waived if borrower recieves any VA disability pay
VA jumbo cash to 100% loan-to value to VA loan limits of $1 million in San Francisco, San Jose, Alameda County, Contra Costa County. And $700,000 VA loan limits in Los Angeles, Orange County and VA loan limit of $546,750 in San Diego.
You can refinance a jumbo adjustable or high rate conventional loan to VA much easier than conventional because VA offers high loan-to-value loans at 100% where conventional is often 70% max for jumbo loans
When you refinance from a conventional loan to a VA loan it is considered cash out even if you do not take any cash out
It can be beneficial to pay off high interest credit card debt with a VA cash out loan and put that into a low interest 30 year fixed VA loan. You also can then write off the mortgage interest from your income taxes.