Housing & Home Loans

VA Form 26-1880

Request for Certificate of Eligibility (VA Loan)

Requests Certificate of Eligibility — proof of VA loan benefits eligibility. Required by lenders before underwriting a VA-backed mortgage.

Who files: Any veteran seeking a VA-guaranteed home loan.
Next step: Most lenders can request your COE digitally; this paper form is the fallback.

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