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How Do I Get My Certificate Of Eligibility From The VA?

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Real Estate Agent with Cascade Home Sales, Inc.

As an active qualifying Service Member, Veteran or qualifying Surviving Spouse, a VA Home Loan can be an excellent option.  You have earned this benefit, and it is one of the last loans available that requires sometimes as little as zero down on a qualifying home.

Buying a home with your VA Guarantee does not need to be a difficult process.  But it can be if you work with a Realtor who is not familiar with the VA buying process.  Your Certificate of Eligibility verifies the amount and status of your VA Guarantee, and will letyour lender know if you qualify for a VA Home Loan. 

One of the most important steps in the VA Home Loan approval process is obtaining your Certificate of Eligibility.  You may already have your original Certificate, which can be verified online with your Lender.  You may have lost it, and it can usually be requested online by your Lender.  But if you would like to obtain a copy yourself, you may also contact the VA directly to determine eligibility.

The VA Guaranteed Home Loan allows a Lender who is approved to close VA Home Loans to offer a qualified applicant a VA Home Loan with favorable terms that is partially guaranteed by the VA.  This assures the lender less risk when loaning up to 100% of a sales price. If you don't have your Certificate of Eligibility, or have used it before and wonder if you still quality, you don't need to order it to begin the process and find out if you qualify.  Click here for more information on how to get started.

If you are Veteran, qualifying Service Member or Surviving Spouse, we appreciate your service and sacrifice.  You don't need to navigate the process by yourself.  As a Veteran myself, it is a pleasure to see my fellow Service Members and their families realize the dream of home ownership every day.

Victor Runkly - Mortgage Advisor

Victor Runkle
Real Estate Managing Broker
Cell: (360) 904-2164
Email: victor@cascadehomesales.com

 

10 year Combat Veteran United States Army                                                                                Serving Home Buyers & Sellers in Southwest Washington since 1997

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Victor Runkle
Real Estate Managing Broker
(360)904-2164
victor@cascadehomesales.com
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Michele Cadogan 917-861-9166
Fillmore Real Estate 2990 Av U, Bklyn , NY 11229 - Brooklyn, NY
Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker -

 

Thanks for this post- its something that I will add to my reference /tool box-  as many of our young servicemen and women return from their tours some may not be ready to use the cerificate at this time/.  Im sure that the information provided witll help them in the future if they need to locate their cerificiates.  Thanks and have a very productive week.

Aug 18, 2013 09:42 AM
Victor Runkle
Cascade Home Sales, Inc. - Vancouver, WA
VA Real Estate Agent

Be sure to check back as I will be posting more information about VA loans in the future.  Thank you.

Sep 20, 2013 04:37 AM