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Military BAH Allowance Home Loan Tool

Quick Summary

Maximize your VA Loan potential. Calculate how your non-taxable Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) and Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) can be leveraged to buy a home off-base.

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Monthly Qualifying Income

$6,650

Max Estimated Loan Amount

$473,446

Assumes a 45% DTI ratio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does BAH count as income for a VA Loan?

Absolutely. Lenders use your BAH as stable, verifiable income, allowing you to qualify for significantly larger loan amounts.

Can BAH be grossed up like other tax-free stipends?

Unlike conventional loans, VA loans generally do not 'gross up' the BAH. They calculate residual income based on net take-home pay, which naturally accounts for the tax-free benefit.