Video — Can You Use A VA Loan To Buy A Farm?

As this video shows, you cant buy a farm unless it has a farmhouse that is a substantial part of the farms value with a VA loan. VA loans are specifically for the veterans residence. A VA loan for a farmhouse does not require that the farm be active - there is no farming requirement but if income from farming is part of proposed loan qualification the veteran will be required to show that the farm business can turn a profit. Check into Federal and state-level programs - such as the Veteran Farmers Project - related to veterans and farming; they may be of assistance in your decision.