CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY
Before a Veteran can receive VA financing for a VA home loan, you need to have your Certificate of Eligibility. To receive your certificate from the VA, you must complete VA Form 26-1880. If you do not yet have your Certificate of Eligibility, VAMortgageCenter.com can request it for you!
Since the VA does not lend money to borrowers, it is beneficial to have your lender order it for you, through the VA. This way, you won't have to do any of the work and your COE can be used to help complete the home purchasing process.
We can usually get your VA Certificate of Eligibility for you very quickly, rather than weeks or even months. If you would like help getting your Certificate of Eligibility, please start the VA home loan pre-qualification process below. Otherwise, if you are already working with a lender, please request help directly from the VA.
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Take the first step toward your VA loan by getting in touch with a VA specialist.
OBTAINING A VA CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY
The VA will determine your eligibility for Veteran loans when you submit VA Form 26-1880. If you are qualified, the Department of Veterans Affairs will issue you a certificate of eligibility to be used when applying for a VA home loan. You must submit VA Form 26-1880 to the VA to guarantee your home loan. The form must be filled out entirely in order for the VA to determine your eligibility. Below is some of the information you will be asked to submit:
- 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
You may get pre-qualified now by filling out the form above and we can help you get your COE or you may go directly to the VA. After submitting your home loan request, a VA home loan specialist will contact you within three business hours to verify your data before requesting a VA certificate of eligibility for you. Our goal is to maximize your benefits and help you make the best choice in veteran loans, whether it's a VA adjustable rate loan or a fixed rate loan.
If you prefer you may go directly to the official Department of Veterans Affairs site, and request your COE directly from them.
After you complete the Certificate of eligibility, mail it to:
Eligibility Center, PO Box 20729, Winston Salem, NC 27120.
