Are you eligible for a VA Loan? In order to find out, simply go use our easy check lists below:
VA LOAN CHECKLIST – RETIRED/NON-ACTIVE MILITARY
- Get your DD214 Form.
- Get proof of VA Disability (if it exists).
- Obtain Certificate of Eligibility (COE).
- If you’ve not yet made an offer on a house – begin the pre-approval process.
- If you HAVE made an offer – we’ll need to know the sale price of the home and have the contract to purchase.
Download the VA Loan Checklist for Retired/Non-Active Military
VA LOAN CHECKLIST – DISABLE/INJURED IN THE LINE OF DUTY
- Get your DD214 Form.
- Get proof of VA Disability (if it exists).
- Obtain Certificate of Eligibility (COE).
- If you’ve not yet made an offer on a house – begin the pre-approval process.
- If you HAVE made an offer – we’ll need to know the sale price of the home and have the contract to purchase.
Download the VA Loan Checklist for Disables/Injured in the Line of Duty
VA LOAN CHECKLIST – ACTIVE MILITARY
- Get your Statement of Service.
- Get a copy of your orders to the military base.
- Get proof of VA Disability (if it exists).
- Obtain Certificate of Eligibility (COE).
- If you’ve not yet made an offer on a house – begin the pre-approval process.
- If you HAVE made an offer – we’ll need to know the sale price of the home and have the contract to purchase.
Download the VA Loan Checklist for Active Military
Why Pre-Qualify for a Home Loan?
Whether you are planning to use your VA loan benefits or apply for a conventional loan – one important step is pre-qualifying for a home loan. Pre-qualification for a loan means that you have been initially screened and approved by a mortgage lender. It doesn’t only help manage your expectations, but it aids in the entire real estate process.
Here’s why you should pre-qualify for a loan before you even go house shopping:
- Loan pre-qualification shows you the price range of houses you should look at, depending on the amount of money you’ve been approved to borrow.
- Loan pre-qualification for a VA Loan by your mortgage lender will ensure that you DO have VA loan benefits.
- Loan pre-qualification will show your sellers that you’re serious about your offer and ready to buy their house.
- Loan pre-qualification will help both the listing agent and buyer’s agent keep the process moving quickly and smoothly.