VA home loans provide active service members and Veterans with an affordable, no down payment option to purchase a primary residence.  Even though VA loans are such a great option to buy a home, many Veterans are not aware of potential eligibility.  So it is our goal to educate Veterans and service members of their benefits.  Lenders review many areas for determining VA qualification.  Today we are discussing the VA Entitlement Code which is listed on the Certificate of Eligibility.

VA Entitlement Code Meanings

Service members and Veterans know that a VA loan requires a VA Certificate of Eligibility.  But what does the VA Entitlement Code mean?  The code on the COE describes the Veteran’s period of service time or other eligibility criteria.  For instance, code 04 means the Veteran served in Vietnam during part or all of the period 8/5/64 – 5/7/75.  We have provided a chart below which breaks down the VA Entitlement Codes and the meanings.

[av_table purpose=’tabular’ caption=’What a VA Entitlement Code Means’ responsive_styling=’avia_responsive_table’] [av_row row_style=’avia-heading-row’][av_cell col_style=”]Entitlement Code[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”]Separation, Effective, or Honorable Discharge Era[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”]Dates[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”]Minimum Service *[/av_cell][/av_row] [av_row row_style=”][av_cell col_style=”]01[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”]World War II[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”]9/16/40 – 7/25/47[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”]90 continuous days[/av_cell][/av_row] [av_row row_style=”][av_cell col_style=”]02[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”]Korean War[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”]7/26/47 – 6/26/50[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”]181 days[/av_cell][/av_row] [av_row row_style=”][av_cell col_style=”]03[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”]Post-Korean War[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”]6/27/50 – 1/31/55[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”]90 days[/av_cell][/av_row] [av_row row_style=”][av_cell col_style=”]04[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”]Vietnam War[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”]8/5/64 – 5/7/75[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”]90 days[/av_cell][/av_row] [av_row row_style=”][av_cell col_style=”]05[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”]Entitlement Restored[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”][/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”][/av_cell][/av_row] [av_row row_style=”][av_cell col_style=”]06[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”]Un-remarried Surviving Spouse[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”]N/A[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”]N/A[/av_cell][/av_row] [av_row row_style=”][av_cell col_style=”]07[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”]Spouse of POW/MIA[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”]N/A[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”]N/A[/av_cell][/av_row] [av_row row_style=”][av_cell col_style=”]08[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”]Post World War II[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”][/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”][/av_cell][/av_row] [av_row row_style=”][av_cell col_style=”]09[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”]Post Vietnam[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”]5/8/75 – 9/7/80[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”]181 days[/av_cell][/av_row] [av_row row_style=”][av_cell col_style=”]09[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”]Post Vietnam[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”]9/8/80 – 8/1/90[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”]2 years[/av_cell][/av_row] [av_row row_style=”][av_cell col_style=”]10[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”]Gulf War[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”]8/2/90 – undetermined[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”]2 years or period called active duty, not less than 90 days[/av_cell][/av_row] [av_row row_style=”][av_cell col_style=”]11[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”]Selected Reserves[/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”][/av_cell][av_cell col_style=”]6 years in selected reserves[/av_cell][/av_row] [/av_table]

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How to Request a Certificate of Eligibility

In order for someone to use a VA loan, the borrower must have a certificate of eligibility.  First of all, our team will gladly order the VA certificate of eligibility for any of our VA borrowers.  The certificate of eligibility determines the VA loan amount, down payment, and funding fee amounts.  But, if you want to request your own Certificate of Eligibility, here is the link.

How to Request a DD-214

When service members have left the military, a DD-214 is issued.  The DD-214 is very specific in telling the Veteran’s history during service.  Mortgage lenders require a copy of the DD-214 for underwriting a VA loan.  So what if you lost it or it is not legible?  No worries!  Here are the easy steps to take in order to request a new DD-214.

How to start a VA Home Loan

So we are providing you with all of this education, but the easiest thing to do is to just call us.  Our team of VA experts will walk you through the VA process.  We promise top level communication and execution in order for you to close on your new home!

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