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Physician Mortgages in Virginia: A Doctor's Research Guide

Virginia is really several markets in one. Northern Virginia — the DC suburbs of Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, and Loudoun — is among the most expensive housing in the country, while Richmond, Hampton Roads, and Charlottesville are far more moderate. A physician mortgage helps across all of them, but the loan size and strategy look very different in NoVA than in the rest of the state.

Dr. Home Finance is not a lender. We're a research and matching service that connects doctors and medical professionals with banks that have built mortgage programs specifically for physicians. The rates, limits, and terms below come from those lenders — not from us — and are subject to each lender's approval.

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What makes a physician mortgage different

Physician programs (“doctor loans”) are designed around the financial shape of a medical career. Compared with a conventional loan, the banks in our network commonly offer:

• Low or no down payment, with some lenders financing up to 100% (varies by lender and degree)

• No private mortgage insurance (PMI), even with less than 20% down

• Student‑loan‑friendly underwriting, often using income‑based payments rather than the full balance

• Qualifying on a signed employment contract, before your first paycheck

The lenders shown above offer physician programs in Virginia — compare all lenders or get matched.

What's different about buying in Virginia

• Northern Virginia is jumbo country. DC-area prices push most physician buyers into jumbo loans; many physician programs extend to high balances. Pre‑approval is essential in a fast, competitive market.

• The rest of the state is more attainable. Richmond (VCU), Charlottesville (UVA), and Hampton Roads (Sentara) offer strong medical careers at a fraction of NoVA pricing.

• Strong physician demand statewide. Doctors at UVA Health, VCU Health, Inova, Sentara, Carilion Clinic, and VHC Health are exactly who these programs serve.

• Budget the full payment. Property taxes and insurance vary by locality — model the total with a mortgage calculator, especially if you're moving from a lower-cost area.

Who qualifies in Virginia

Most physician programs are open to MD, DO, DDS/DMD, and DPM — and some extend to DVM and other advanced degrees — at the resident, fellow, and attending stages. Eligibility and terms vary by lender. Learn how physician loans work and which degrees qualify.

How Dr. Home Finance helps Virginia doctors

We give you the research to understand your options and match you with a banker whose physician program fits your situation — at no cost and no obligation. You can also contact a banker directly. We never lend and never steer you to a specific rate; we help you compare and connect. Start your match →

Virginia physician mortgage FAQ

Do doctors get better mortgage rates in Virginia?
Not automatically. The advantage is usually in the terms — no PMI, low or no down payment, and student‑debt‑friendly underwriting. Rates vary by lender and profile, which is why comparing matters.

How do physician mortgage loans work?
A bank with a physician program lets eligible doctors finance a home with little or no money down and without PMI, often qualifying you on a signed contract and income‑based student‑loan payments. You're matched with a lender, get pre‑approved, and shop with confidence.

Are physician loans 0% down in Virginia?
Some lenders offer up to 100% financing for eligible physicians; others ask for a small down payment, especially on the jumbo loans common in Northern Virginia. It depends on the lender, your degree, and the loan amount.

Who qualifies for a physician mortgage in Virginia?
Generally MD, DO, DDS/DMD, and DPM physicians — residents, fellows, and attendings — with some lenders including additional degrees. Each lender sets its own rules.

Can Virginia residents and fellows buy before they start work?
Often, yes — many programs let you close using a signed employment contract shortly before your start date. Common for doctors relocating to Virginia for residency or a new position.

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Where doctors buy in Virginia

In Virginia, physician buyers concentrate across Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Hampton Roads, anchored by major academic and regional systems.

• Northern Virginia — home to Inova, including the only Level I trauma center in the region

• Richmond — anchored by VCU Health, the state's academic medical center

• Charlottesville — home to UVA Health, a major academic medical center and employer

Home prices vary widely between Virginia's major metros and its smaller communities, so a physician mortgage pre-approval helps you shop confidently in whichever market fits your role. Compare lenders that serve Virginia →

Keep researching physician mortgages

• Who qualifies — degrees, and residents vs. attendings

• Student loans & how much house you can afford

• Down payment & avoiding PMI

• Physician loan vs. conventional and FHA

• Rates & refinancing

• The home‑buying process, step by step

Reviewed by Jessica Hegge, Partner at Dr. Home Finance · Our editorial process · Last reviewed July 2026. Dr. Home Finance is a research and matching service, not a lender or broker; all loan terms are provided by third‑party lenders and subject to their approval. Equal Housing Opportunity.