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October 1, 2026

# How to Set the VA Funding Fee (Exempt or Enter Amount)

## This guide explains how to enter a VA Funding Fee or mark the Funding Fee as exempt in SphereLOS. Steps are provided for both the Sidebar (2025) and Sidebar (2023) layouts.

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#### **Sidebar (2025) Page Layout**

1. Open the loan file and go to **Loan and Property**.
2. Double-click any field under **Loan Information** to open Edit Mode.
3. In **Funding Fee Exempt:**  
     - Select **Yes** if the fee is exempt.
     - Select **No** and enter the **Funding Fee %** if it’s not exempt — the system will automatically calculate the dollar amount.

     4. Click **Save** when finished.

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#### **Sidebar (2023) Page Layout**

1. Open the loan file and go to **Overview \> Terms and Mortgage**.
2. Click the **Edit Pencil** or double-click any field to open the Edit Mode.
3. In the **Funding Fee** field:  
     - Enter **0** if the **Funding Fee is exempt**.

1. - Enter the **Funding Fee %** if it’s not exempt — the system will calculate the amount.

     4. Click **Save** when finished.

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💡 **Tip:** To change the loan file page layout, go to your **Profile** in the top right corner and click **Edit Profile**. Under **Page Layout**, click the **Version** dropdown and select the version you prefer to use.

💡 **Tip:** If you prefer to always start in edit mode, go to your **Profile** in the top right corner → click **Edit Profile**. Under **Page Layout**, click the **Mode** dropdown and select **Edit**. Don’t worry — you’ll always have the option to **Save** your updates or simply **Restore** the original without making changes.

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