United States Department of Veterans Affairs
United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Home Loan Guaranty Services

Lenders, Servicers and Real Estate Professionals

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Small graphic with the word New We are pleased to announce the upcoming 2009 VA Lender's Conference being held October 22-23 in San Antonio, TX .  For more information about the conference, please go to this link.

Small graphic with the word New Enhanced VA Mortgage Options Now Available for Veterans Of Potential Benefit to Those in Financial Distress.  Please go to this link for more information.

Loan Limits - VA Loan Limits and examples of how the guaranty is calculated Small graphic with the word New

Servicers Homepage

Loan Guaranty Operations Has Moved From San Juan to St. Petersburg

Important Information on VA Policy Regarding Natural Disasters

VA Circulars:  This site is continuously updated with new circulars and changes to our program.

The Lender’s Handbook: The VA Lender’s Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7) is your primary guide to making VA home loans. The Lender’s Handbook, which includes all changes, can be downloaded from our web page at: http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/pam26_7.html

Training:  Free interactive televised seminars and instructional tools for lenders and servicers. We also have web-based and PC-based courses, as well as videotapes of previous broadcasts.

How to Apply for LAPP:  Please complete the application provided

How to apply for Non supervised Automatic Authority:  Please complete the checklist provided prior to submitting your application.

VA Funding Fee:  Download the VA Funding Fee Payment System (VA FFPS) User's Guide

The Appraisal System (TAS):  Internet based VA Assignment System accessed via the Veterans Information Portal.

VA Registered Builders, Condominium and/or PUDs:  VA Registered Builders, Condominiums and/or PUDs across the US

Regulations:  Title 38 CFR 36.4300 series - the regulations governing the VA Loan Guaranty Program. This site takes you out of the VA Home Loan Program website.