Certificate of Eligibility

One of the requirements for a VA Home Loan is a Certificate of Eligibility, or COE. A COE serves as proof of your service and eligibility for a VA Loan. To receive your COE from the VA you must complete VA Form 26-1880. If you do not yet have your Certificate of Eligibility, VA Mortgage Center.com can request it for you!

We can usually get your VA Certificate of Eligibility for you very quickly. If you would like help getting your COE, please start the VA Home Loan pre-qualification process below. You can also obtain your COE by directly contacting the VA.

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Property State:
Loan Type: VA Home Purchase VA Refinance

Obtaining a VA Certificate of Eligibility

The VA will determine your eligibility for a Veteran Home Loan when you submit VA Form 26-1880. If you are qualified, the Department of Veterans Affairs will issue you a Certificate of Eligibility to use when applying for your VA Home Loan. You must submit VA Form 26-1880 to the VA to guarantee your VA Home Loan. The form must be filled out entirely in order for the VA to determine your eligibility. You will be asked to submit some of the following information when requesting your Certificate of Eligibility:

  • Name, address, phone number, etc.
  • Social Security number
  • Branch of the Military in which you serve or served
  • Service number, separation of service, or statement of service papers
  • Any previous VA Loans that you may have had, including the VA Loan number

Requesting Your Certificate

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You can pre-qualify for a VA Loan now by filling out the form above and we can help you get your COE. You may also go directly to the VA to obtain your COE. After submitting your VA Loan request, a VA Home Loan Specialist will contact you within two business hours.

After you complete the Certificate of Eligibility, mail it to:

Eligibility Center, PO Box 20729, Winston Salem, NC 27120.