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Nevada · Las Vegas · VA Mortgage Rates

Today's VA loan ratesin Nevada.

Live Nevada pricing. Real assumptions. Your file.

Current VA mortgage rates in Nevada are published live in the rate table below — Valley West Mortgage (NMLS #65506) shows the rate, APR and assumptions for Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas and Reno buyers. A VA loan allows $0 down with full entitlement, and the VA funding fee is 2.15% on a first-use purchase under 5% down (VA.gov schedule, effective April 7, 2023). Your own rate is set by credit, points, occupancy and lock period.

Updated July 20, 2026 — what changed: primary get-started CTA routing now goes straight to the live apply flow, while the statewide Nevada rate-driver guidance, VA source citations, and expanded questions remain in place.

Today's VA rates appear in the live table below — APR, assumptions, and the exact time they're effective. Your personalized rate depends on credit, loan-to-value, occupancy, points, and lock — handled by a local Nevada mortgage lender with a Las Vegas office.

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Plain-English basics

Terms worth knowing before you compare

A better loan option decision starts with a few simple definitions. These are the words people most often ask us to explain before they choose a path.

COE
Certificate of Eligibility. The VA document that confirms your loan-benefit eligibility so a lender can review the file.
Entitlement
The part of your VA benefit the government can guarantee. Full entitlement usually makes loan-limit questions simpler.
Funding fee
A VA program cost that may be financed into the loan unless the borrower qualifies for an exemption.
PITI
Principal, interest, taxes, and insurance. This is the fuller monthly payment to compare, not just the loan payment.

This is general education, not a final approval or binding quote. The right answer comes from a full mortgage review with your actual details.

Quick answer — Today's VA rates in Nevada are shown live in the table above, with APR and assumptions included. Your final number is personal — credit, loan-to-value, points, and lock period shape it, handled by a local mortgage lender.

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Live market pricing

Today's VA rates, straight from the market.

Real-time sample VA pricing — rate, APR, points, and the assumptions behind each scenario. Adjust the inputs to see how the numbers move, then get your personalized rate.

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Sample VA rates shown for illustration only and change throughout the day. Your rate and APR depend on credit, loan-to-value, occupancy, points, lock period, and final program selection; assumptions are listed inside the table. This is not a rate quote, a loan offer, or a commitment to lend. Valley West Mortgage · NMLS #65506 · Equal Housing Opportunity.

How VA rates are set

The bond market sets the tide. Your file sets the boat.

VA rates are born in the bond market, then adjusted to your file. Here is the whole path, start to finish.

01

The bond market sets the baseline

VA loans are bundled and sold to investors. The return those investors expect sets the day’s starting rate for every lender in America — before anyone looks at your file.

02

The VA guaranty works for you

The government backs part of every VA loan, so lenders take less risk — which is why VA rates usually come in lower than other loans for similar borrowers.

03

Your file sets your number

Your credit, your down payment, any points you buy, and your lock window turn that baseline into your personal number — handled by your local team in Las Vegas.

The rate lab

Two numbers. Only one tells the whole truth.

The rate prices the loan. APR prices the loan plus what it costs to get — the VA funding fee and points included. Set a scenario and watch every panel react.

Interactive — tap to retune
Question 1 of 4

How much are you borrowing?

Would you pay cash today for a lower rate?

How long will you realistically keep this loan?

What are you optimizing for?

Your scenario is set.

Your two numbers

The advertised number — and the honest one, with the loan’s built-in costs spread across the years you keep it.

6.00% baseline
APR 6.21% your rate plus built-in costs, spread over your stay
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Where the monthly goes

Every dollar of a typical month in this scenario.

Principal & interest$0
Funding fee, financed$0
Points, spread monthly$0

The break-even, visualized

How much of your stay it takes for the points to pay for themselves.

break-even
Upfront cost of points
Monthly savings
Verdict

Your scenario, in plain numbers

The four numbers that decide it — recalculated as you tap.

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Monthly P&I
$0
Funding fee, financed
$0
Upfront cost of points
$0
Net saved over your stay
What moves itWhy it mattersHow Valley West helps
Credit rangeShapes the pricing tier every lender offers youWe review it early and flag quick wins
Discount pointsCash now for a permanently lower rateWe model the break-even before you commit
Lock periodShorter locks price tighterWe match the lock to your real closing date
Loan-to-valueWhat you put down moves the offerWe price the trade against your savings goals
Program fitPurchase, IRRRL, and cash-out price differentlyWe map your goal to the right path
TimelineSets the pace of your reviewWe run files, not tickets — ~30 days locally

Your decade, mapped

The full 30-year term as one line — where your points stop costing and start paying.

break-evenmo 61
your stay10 yrs
day 1yr 10yr 20yr 30

paying for the pointspure monthly savings

See it priced for real.

The lab is illustrative — the live table above is the market, and your file is the truth. A local Las Vegas specialist prices it with a local team.

Illustrative at a sample 6% baseline over a 30-year term — not a rate quote, an APR disclosure, or a loan offer.

Figures are illustrative examples only and your numbers will vary. All loans subject to credit, income, property, and underwriting approval. Valley West Mortgage · NMLS #65506 · Equal Housing Opportunity.

What moves your number

Six levers — you control four of them.

Credit profile
In your control

Stronger credit earns better pricing. VA is flexible, but your profile still shapes the offer.

Loan-to-value
In your control

VA allows up to 100% financing — what you put down can still influence pricing.

How you’ll use the home
In your control

VA loans are for the home you’ll live in — and living there is what unlocks the strongest pricing.

Discount points
In your control

Pay 1% of the loan once, get a lower rate for good. Worth it if you keep the loan long enough — we do that math for you.

Lock period
Timing matters

A rate lock freezes your rate while you close. Shorter locks cost less — we match yours to a realistic closing date.

The market
Set by the market

Treasury yields, inflation, and the Fed move daily pricing. You can’t steer it — you can time your lock.

The points decision

Should you buy your rate down?

Two sliders, two questions — and the month your points pay for themselves, computed live. (A “point” is a one-time fee of 1% of your loan that permanently lowers your rate.)

Loan amount$425,000
Discount points1.0
How big a discount does one point buy right now?
How long will you realistically keep this loan?
Break-even
month 61
1.0 pt
The tradeEstimate
Upfront cost$4,250
Monthly savings$68
Saved over your stay$0
Verdict

Illustrative at a sample 6% baseline, 30-year term — not a quote or an offer. Live pricing is in the table above. Valley West Mortgage · NMLS #65506 · Equal Housing Opportunity.

Price my points for real
Points & buydowns

Pay today, save monthly — if the math works.

One discount point equals 1% of the loan amount and permanently lowers your rate. Divide the upfront cost by the monthly savings and you have your break-even month — keep the loan longer than that, and the point paid for itself. On VA purchases, sellers can fund a buydown with up to 4% in concessions.

What a point costs

1% of the loan amount, paid at closing — $4,250 on a $425,000 loan. It can come from you, the seller, or the builder.

What it buys

A permanently lower rate — typically around a quarter point, more in a soft market. The discount lasts as long as the loan does.

Seller-funded buydowns

On VA purchases, sellers can fund the buydown with up to 4% in concessions — a negotiating lever most buyers never use.

Temporary buydowns (2-1)

A different tool: the rate drops 2% in year one and 1% in year two, then settles. Useful when the seller pays for the cushion — we model both kinds.

Ready to get your real number?

Your VA rate is in the live table — your file is the truth.

Rate locks & float-downs

Lock the payment. Skip the gambling.

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Short lock — 15–30 days

Lowest lock cost. Fits a fast, clean close.

2

Standard — 45 days

The common middle ground for Clark County purchases.

3

Extended — 60 days

Costs slightly more — protection for longer timelines.

4

Float-down

If offered, capture a lower rate once if the market improves while you’re locked.

The funding fee, COE & entitlement

Not your rate — but part of your cost.

The one-time VA funding fee replaces monthly mortgage insurance and can be financed into the loan — it shows up in your APR, not your note rate. You’ll need a Certificate of Eligibility; we can request it with your DD-214, and your remaining entitlement sets how much you can borrow at $0 down.

VA funding fee — 2026 scheduleFee
First use, $0 down2.15%
First use, 5%+ down1.50%
Subsequent use, $0 down3.30%
Service-connected disabilityExempt

Worth knowing — Veterans receiving compensation for a service-connected disability are generally exempt from the VA funding fee entirely.

Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 2026 funding fee schedule.

Purchase vs. streamline

Two paths — pick yours and see it.

Tap a path. The timeline, paperwork, and goal all change — dramatically.

Purchase
ApplyCredit & incomeAppraisalClear to closeKeys
~30 days
IRRRL
ApplyVerify VA loan historyClose
~15–21 days

Timeline

Purchase Full underwriting start to keys — about 30 days in Clark County.

IRRRL Often 15–21 days — the appraisal usually drops out.

Paperwork

Purchase Income, assets, credit — the complete file, once.

IRRRL Minimal docs; often no income re-verification.

Appraisal

Purchase Required — the home secures the loan.

IRRRL Frequently waived under IRRRL rules.

The goal

Purchase Keys to a primary residence at the strongest terms you qualify for.

IRRRL A genuinely lower rate or payment — the program only allows it when it clearly helps you.

How it works

How your loan comes together.

A simple, clear path from first hello to the keys in your hand — with a local Las Vegas team the whole way.

01
Day one

Connect

A quick call, text, or the online form gets you started. No paperwork and no credit pull to begin.

02
Same day

Share your goal

Tell us your price range or the home you love. We review your numbers and walk through your loan options.

03
24–48 hrs

Loan-path clarity

A clear loan path, real monthly-payment scenarios, and a pre-approval you can make strong offers with.

04
House hunting

Make your move

Pre-approval letters, payment breakdowns, and Las Vegas market insight whenever you need them.

05
Through close

Close with confidence

Fast, plain-English updates through underwriting and closing — fewer surprises, a smoother signing.

Las Vegas family and their dog on the lawn of a VA-financed home in Summerlin Summerlin, NV
The payoff

Then the part that actually matters.

You get the keys to your Las Vegas home — and a local mortgage lender you’ll happily recommend to everyone you know.

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Ready when you are

The benefit you earned, at a lower rate.

Share your goals and a local Las Vegas specialist prices your VA loan with a local team — $0 down, no PMI.

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Compare the structures

VA vs. FHA vs. Conventional — at a glance.

A structural comparison of the three main loan types. This is general program information, not a rate quote — your eligibility and pricing depend on your file.

FeatureVA loanFHA loanConventional
Minimum down payment$0 down3.5% down3%–20% down
Monthly mortgage insuranceNone, everMIP requiredPMI until ~20% equity
Upfront feeVA funding fee (financeable; many exempt)Upfront MIPNone
Who it's forEligible Veterans, service members, surviving spousesBroad eligibility, flexible creditStrong-credit buyers
Streamline refinanceIRRRL — minimal docsFHA StreamlineStandard refinance
Primary residence requiredYesYesNo (incl. investment)

Comparison is general program information and may not reflect every scenario or current guideline. Eligibility, terms, and pricing are determined by underwriting on your individual file. Not a commitment to lend.

How we source our rates

Transparent pricing, straight from the market.

The sample VA rates on this page are illustrative pricing pulled from live market data through our BankingBridge engine — not a personal quote. They reflect typical assumptions for a Las Vegas VA loan and update as the bond market moves. Your real rate is handled by your local team from your full profile.

Live market feed

Pricing reflects current secondary-market and mortgage-bond movement through our BankingBridge engine, refreshed continuously — so the sample number tracks reality, not last week.

Real assumptions, shown

Each scenario lists its assumptions — credit tier, loan amount, occupancy, points — so you see exactly what the sample is based on, not a teaser rate with hidden fine print.

Reviewed with a local team

We price your file ourselves. Your final rate depends on credit, loan amount, occupancy, property type, LTV, points, and lock — confirmed at application.

Rates shown are for example purposes only and are subject to change. This is not a commitment to lend. Your actual rate, APR, payment, and costs may vary based on credit score, loan amount, property type, occupancy, loan-to-value ratio, points, and other factors. Valley West Mortgage · NMLS #65506 · Equal Housing Opportunity.

From the families we serve

Read what veterans say.

★★★★★
They handled everything with one local team and kept me updated the whole way.
Marcus T. · Army · Henderson
★★★★★
$0 down and no PMI made our first home possible years sooner than we thought. Closed in 28 days.
Jessica & Ray K. · Air Force
★★★★★
The IRRRL was almost effortless — no appraisal, barely any paperwork, and my payment dropped right away.
Daniel R. · Marine Corps
★★★★★
Every number was explained clearly. No surprises at closing — exactly what they told us up front.
Priya H. · Navy · Las Vegas
★★★★★
A real local team that picked up the phone every time. Felt like they were on our side the whole way.
Carlos G. · Army · Enterprise
★★★★★
Used my benefit with zero out of pocket. They handled the COE and the whole file. Five stars.
Tasha W. · Air Force · Spring Valley
★★★★★
They made the whole process simple and clear — smooth, fast, and honest the whole way.
Marcus T. · Henderson, NV
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Closed in under a month. Every question answered by a real local person, never a call center.
Dana R. · Las Vegas, NV
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No surprise fees, no pressure. They explained every number until it actually made sense to us.
Priya & Sam · North Las Vegas

Customer experiences may vary. Reviews do not guarantee loan approval, rates, terms, or outcomes.

Nevada, statewide

What actually moves your VA rate in Nevada.

Seven questions Nevada veterans ask before they lock — answered with VA and CFPB sources, not guesswork.

What are current VA mortgage rates in Nevada?

Current VA mortgage rates in Nevada are published live in the rate table near the top of this page, with the APR, the assumptions and the effective time shown for every scenario. Valley West Mortgage (NMLS #65506) does not print a fixed rate in this editorial text, because VA pricing moves with the bond market through the trading day. The same live table serves buyers in Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas and Enterprise in Clark County, and Reno and Sparks in Washoe County — VA pricing is national, so your ZIP code does not create a separate Nevada rate sheet.

What Nevada does change is the shape of your file: purchase prices, property taxes and homeowners insurance differ between Clark and Washoe County, and those move your payment even when the rate is identical. If you have not confirmed your benefit yet, start with VA loan eligibility in Nevada before you shop pricing.

Does your credit score change your VA loan rate in Nevada?

Yes — credit is the single largest borrower-controlled input into a Nevada VA loan rate, because lenders price VA loans in credit tiers even though the VA itself sets no minimum score. A stronger score moves you into a better pricing tier; the VA guaranty lowers the lender's loss exposure but it does not erase credit-based pricing.

This is also why shopping matters. In its report of January 13, 2015, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau found that "Almost half of consumers who take out a mortgage fail to shop prior to filling out an application for a mortgage," and that fewer than one in four borrowers submit an application to more than one lender or broker.

Almost half of consumers who take out a mortgage fail to shop prior to filling out an application for a mortgage.Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, "CFPB Report Finds Nearly Half of Borrowers Do Not Shop for a Mortgage," January 13, 2015 — consumerfinance.gov

Do VA purchase and IRRRL refinance rates price the same in Nevada?

No — a VA purchase, a VA IRRRL streamline refinance and a VA cash-out refinance are three separate pricing buckets, and a Nevada borrower can be quoted a different rate on each on the same day. Loan purpose is an input the investor prices, alongside credit and loan-to-value.

The IRRRL — the Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan — exists to lower an existing VA loan's rate or payment with minimal documentation, and it must produce a net tangible benefit. Cash-out pricing typically sits above purchase pricing because the loan-to-value and risk profile are different. Nevada homeowners already holding a VA loan can compare the streamline path on our Nevada VA IRRRL refinance guide.

Does the VA funding fee change your Nevada VA loan rate?

No — the VA funding fee does not change your note rate, but it does raise your APR when you finance it into the loan, which is why a Nevada VA loan's APR usually sits above its rate. The fee is a one-time program cost, not an interest charge.

The VA funding fee is a one-time payment that the Veteran, service member, or survivor pays on a VA-backed or VA direct home loan.U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA funding fee and loan closing costs — va.gov

Per the VA fee schedule effective April 7, 2023, a first-use purchase with less than 5% down carries a 2.15% funding fee, a first-use purchase with 5% or more down carries 1.50%, and a subsequent-use purchase with less than 5% down carries 3.30%. Veterans receiving — or eligible to receive — VA compensation for a service-connected disability are exempt. Illustrative example only; not a quote, offer, or commitment to lend.

Does occupancy affect your VA rate in Nevada?

Yes — the VA benefit is built for a home you will occupy, and primary-residence occupancy is the pricing tier that a Nevada VA loan is quoted in. Second homes and pure investment properties are not eligible for VA financing at all, so there is no VA rate to compare for them.

This matters most around a PCS. Service members at Nellis AFB who move and want to keep the Las Vegas home as a rental are dealing with entitlement and occupancy rules, not just pricing — the mechanics are laid out in our Nellis AFB BAH and VA loan guide and the PCS keep-and-rent second VA loan guide.

Do VA loan limits cap what you can borrow in Nevada?

Not if you have full entitlement — the VA removed loan limits for veterans with full entitlement, so a Nevada VA borrower's ceiling is set by the property and the underwriting, not by a county cap. Veterans with an active VA loan or a prior default have remaining entitlement, and limits re-enter the picture there.

The maximum VA loan on an individual property is either the appraised value of the property or the purchase price, whichever is lower.U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA home loan limits (page last updated August 12, 2025) — va.gov

VA.gov also notes that a Certificate of Eligibility showing full entitlement lists basic entitlement of $36,000 — a guaranty figure, not a borrowing cap. Run the payment side on the VA payment calculator, then compare loan options on the how to choose a VA loan option in Nevada page.

How long should you lock a VA rate in Nevada?

Match the lock to your real Nevada closing date — most Clark and Washoe County purchase files fit a 30- to 45-day lock, and a longer lock generally costs more in pricing than a shorter one. Locking longer than you need is a cost; locking shorter than you can close is a risk.

  • Short lock, 15–30 days: prices tightest, fits a clean file with a firm close date.
  • Standard, 45 days: the common middle ground for a Clark County purchase.
  • Extended, 60 days: costs more, buys protection on a longer timeline or new construction.
  • Float-down, where offered: lets you capture a lower rate once if the market improves while locked.

While you are pricing the loan, price the coverage too — the homeowners policy is part of your monthly payment. Our sister agency, Valley West Insurance (NV DOI #3892145), quotes Nevada homeowners coverage separately from the loan.

Figures on this page are illustrative examples drawn from the primary sources listed below and are not a quote, offer, or commitment to lend. All specific rate, APR and payment figures live in the live rate table above, which lists its assumptions and effective time. Valley West Mortgage is a licensed Nevada mortgage lender · NMLS #65506 · NV broker license #2118 · Equal Housing Opportunity. As a licensed Nevada mortgage lender, our compensation can vary by loan program and investor. Valley West Mortgage is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or any government agency.

Sources

  1. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — VA funding fee and loan closing costs (fee schedule effective April 7, 2023). Accessed July 18, 2026.
  2. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — VA home loan limits (page last updated August 12, 2025). Accessed July 18, 2026.
  3. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — CFPB Report Finds Nearly Half of Borrowers Do Not Shop for a Mortgage, January 13, 2015. Accessed July 18, 2026.
  4. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — Request and review multiple Loan Estimates. Accessed July 18, 2026.
Common questions

VA rates, answered.

Current VA mortgage rates in Nevada are published live in the rate table on this page, which shows the rate, APR, assumptions, and the time the pricing is effective. VA pricing is national rather than county-specific, so the same table applies in Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Reno, and Sparks. Your own number depends on credit, loan-to-value, occupancy, points, and lock period.
Live sample VA pricing is shown in the rate table near the top of this page, with the APR, assumptions, and the date and time the rates are effective. Because rates move throughout the day, the table is the only place we publish specific figures. Your actual rate depends on your credit, loan-to-value, occupancy, points, and lock period.
The interest rate is the cost of borrowing the principal. The APR folds in certain financed costs and fees, including the VA funding fee and any discount points, so it is usually slightly higher than the rate. Compare APR to APR on the same loan terms for a fair comparison.
The biggest factors are your credit profile, loan-to-value, occupancy (a primary residence prices best), loan term, whether you buy discount points, your lock period, and broad market conditions like Treasury yields and Fed policy. Loan purpose also matters: a purchase, an IRRRL, and a cash-out refinance price in separate buckets.
VA loans frequently price favorably because the VA guaranty lowers lender risk, and they never require monthly mortgage insurance. The combination often produces a lower monthly payment than a comparable low-down conventional loan. Compare APR and total monthly payment, not just the rate.
The Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan is the VA streamline refinance. If you already have a VA loan, it lets you refinance to a lower rate with minimal documentation, often no new appraisal or income verification. IRRRL pricing follows the same market drivers as a purchase, and it requires a net tangible benefit such as a lower rate or payment.
Discount points are prepaid interest: one point equals 1% of the loan amount and buys down your rate. They make sense when you will keep the loan past the break-even point, where monthly savings recover the upfront cost. We model the break-even for your scenario so you can decide with real numbers.
Common lock periods run from 15 to 60 days, matched to your expected closing date. A longer lock can cost slightly more in rate. Where available, a float-down option lets you capture a lower rate if the market improves before closing. We help you choose a lock that fits your timeline.
Not if you have full entitlement. The VA removed loan limits for veterans with full entitlement, so a Nevada borrower's ceiling is set by the appraised value or purchase price and by underwriting, not by a county cap. VA.gov states that the maximum VA loan on an individual property is either the appraised value of the property or the purchase price, whichever is lower. Veterans with an active VA loan or a prior default have remaining entitlement, where limits still apply.

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Rate & APR disclosure. All specific rate, APR, point, and payment figures are displayed within the live rate table above, which lists the assumptions, the date and time the rates are effective, and is subject to change without notice. Editorial content on this page is general education. The rate lab and points calculator use a fixed illustrative baseline (6.00% / 6.21% APR) for comparison only — not current pricing and not an offer. Current pricing is in the live rate table above. Sample pricing assumes a primary-residence purchase with representative credit and loan parameters; your rate and APR will be determined by your individual credit, loan-to-value, occupancy, points, lock period, and program selection.

Not a commitment to lend. This is an advertisement and not a commitment to lend. All loans are subject to borrower and property qualification, underwriting, and credit approval. Programs, rates, and terms are subject to change without notice and may vary by state. We do not make claims of "best," "lowest," or "guaranteed" rates, and no approval is implied.

VA program. VA loans require a valid Certificate of Eligibility. Funding-fee amounts reflect the VA 2026 fee schedule and vary by service category, down payment, and prior VA loan usage; many Veterans with a service-connected disability are exempt. Valley West Mortgage is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or any government agency.

Equal opportunity. Valley West Mortgage is an Equal Housing Opportunity and complies with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) and the Fair Housing Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, disability, or because income derives from public assistance. NMLS #65506; verify licensing at nmlsconsumeraccess.org.

Need the plain-English version?

This page is built to answer a specific VA loan question, but the right move depends on your credit, property, budget, timing, and local Nevada details. Start with the calculator or guide below, then ask Valley West to compare the real options.