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Information on the Home Loan Program

 

bullet Thinking of Buying, Selling or Refinancing a Home
These short videos explain what you need to know as a Veteran.
bullet Pamphlets on the VA Home Loan Program
On-line copies of VA Home Loan Pamphlets.

bullet HomeOwnership Education for First Time Buyers
Valuable information for first time homebuyers from the Ginnie Mae HomeOwnership Center.
bullet Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to questions most frequently asked about the VA Home Loan program.
bullet About the Loan Guaranty Service
  • The VA Loan Guaranty Service is the organization within the Veterans Benefits Administration charged with the responsibility of administering the home loan program.
  • See an independent evaluation of the Loan Guaranty program here: Final Report / Final Report Appendices
bullet Information on Specially Adapted Housing for disabled veterans
Click here for information on the Special Adapted Housing program for certain seriously disabled veterans.
bullet VA Regional Loan Centers
Addresses, telephone numbers & websites of our Regional Loan Centers.
bullet Contact VA Loan Guaranty Service
E-mail Loan Guaranty Service
bullet VA Approved Lenders
Find a VA approved lender in your home town area using our E-lenders nationwide query.
bullet Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing Loans
Have interest rates fallen since you obtained your VA loan? Do you have an Adjustable Rate VA loan that you want to convert to a fixed rate loan? The IRRRL program, also called the VA streamlined refinancing program, may be for you. No appraisal or underwriting is required and a certificate of eligibility is not necessary.
bullet If You Have Trouble Making Your Payments
If you have a VA loan but are having trouble making your mortgage payments, it is very important that you take steps to avoid a foreclosure. VA may be able to help.
bullet Information for Elderly Homeowners
Information for Elderly Homeowners covers Reverse Mortgages, Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing Loans, and Home Equity Fraud.
bullet Links to other sites with information on home buying and mortgages
There is a tremendous amount of information on the Web for homebuyers. You can even search for a home and apply for a mortgage over the Web. Here are some sites we've been able to identify.
bullet VA Direct Home Loans for Native American Veterans Living on Trust lands
VA direct home loans are available to eligible Native American veterans who wish to purchase or construct a home on trust lands.

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Reviewed/Updated: August 24, 2004 [ps]