VA Loan Eligibility (CA Info page only)

As a veteran in California, how do you know if you are eligible for a VA mortgage loan? The requirements are listed below. For further information or clarification call one of our VA Home Loan Specialists.

You have served 90 consecutive days of active service during wartime
You have served 181 days of active service during peacetime
You have more than 6 years of service in the National Guard or Reserves
You are the spouse of a service member who has died in the line of duty or as a result of a service-related disability

Certificate of Eligibility

After establishing that you are eligible for a VA home loan, you will need a Certificate of Eligibility (COE). The COE verifies to the lender that you are eligible for a VA-Guaranteed mortgage loan.

It may be possible to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility from your lender. As a lender specializing in VA Loans we have access to the ACE (Automated Certificate of Eligibility) system. This Internet-based application allows us to establish eligibility and issue an online Certificate of Eligibility in a matter of seconds.

If we cannot obtain your COE electronically other measures can be taken. A COE can be obtained directly with proper documents. Please refer to the table below for your specific scenario:

Evidence Needed to Prove Your Eligibility to Obtain a VA Home Loan

Veteran

DD Form 214 - required to have a copy showing the character of service (item 24) and the narrative reason for separation (item 28).

Current or former National Guard or Reserve member
who has been activated Federal active service

DD Form 214 - required to have a copy showing the character of service (item 24) and the narrative reason for separation (item 28).

Active Duty Service Member

A current statement of service:

Signed by (or by the direction of): the adjutant, personnel office, or commander of the unit or higher headquarters

Showing:
Your full name
Social Security Number
Date of birth
Entry date on active duty
The duration of any lost time
The name of the command providing the information

Call a Sr. VA Home Loan Technician at:

(949) 268-7742

Current National Guard or Reserve member
who has never been Federal active service

A current statement of service:

Signed by (or by the direction of): the adjutant, personnel office, or commander of the unit or higher headquarters

Showing:
Your full name
Social Security Number
Date of birth
Entry date on duty
The duration of any lost time
The name of the command providing the information

Discharged member of the National Guard
who has never been activated for Federal active service

NGB Form 22, Report of Separation and Record of Service, for each period of National Guard service
-OR-
NGB Form 23, Retirement Points Accounting, and proof of the character of service

Discharged member of the Selected Reserve
who has never been activated for Federal active service

Copy of your latest annual retirement points statement and evidence of honorable service

If you are a Surviving Spouse in Receipt of DIC
(Dependency & Indemnity Compensation) benefits

Submit VA Form 26-1817 and veteran’s DD214 ( if available)
Include veteran’s and surviving spouse’s social security number on the 26-1817 form

If you are a Surviving Spouse and are not receiving
DIC (Dependency & Indemnity Compensation) benefits

Submit the following to the appropriate Compensation and Pension office:
- VA form 21-534
- DD214 (if available)
- Marriage License
- Death Certificate or DD Form 1300 – Report of Casualty
- Please find the mailing address for your state to send the VA 21-534 on the following link. PMC States

How to Obtain Your Certificate of Eligibility

Instructions on how to get your Certificate of EligibilityClick for Printable Instructions

Once you have your documents needed for your COE, please call your VA loan experts at So Cal VA Homes!
We will expedite this for you whether you apply with us or not; we are here to serve.

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