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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