Who's Eligible for a VA-Backed Loan?

• Veterans
• Active duty personnel
• Reservists/National Guard members
• Some surviving spouses

You’ll need a Certificate of Eligibility before you can get a VA loan.

Veterans, Active Duty, and Reservists/National Guard Members Who Have Served on Active Duty

You can get a Certificate of Eligibility in any of three ways:

1. Apply online. Go to the Veterans Information Portal and click on User Registration. . In many cases, El Paso Mortgage Lenders can obtain a Certificate online in minutes.
2. Apply by mail. Use VA Form 26-1880. or just call 1-888-244-6711 and follow the prompts for Eligibility. They can mail it to you.

Reservists/National Guard Members Who Have Never Served on Active Duty

You can get a Certificate of Eligibility in any of three ways:

1. Apply online. Go to the Veterans Information Portal and click on User Registration. .
2. Apply through an El Paso Mortgage Lender. Your El Paso Mortgage Lender can submit your application online for you.
3. Apply by mail. Use VA Form 26-1880. or just call 1-888-244-6711 and follow the prompts for Eligibility. They can mail it to you.