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Calculated Shard: 154 (from laksa141)

2. Crawled Status Check

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa154.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/home-loans/how-to-request-coe/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/home-loans/how-to-request-coe/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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It confirms for your lender that you qualify for the VA home loan benefit. Then, choose your loan type and learn about the rest of the loan application process.\nHow do I prepare before I start a COE request?\nGather the information you’ll need to request a COE. Select the description here that matches you best to find out what you’ll need.\nVeteran\nIf you’re a Veteran,\nyou’ll need a copy of your discharge or separation papers (DD214).\nService member\nIf you’re an active-duty service member,\nyou’ll need a statement of service—signed by your commander, adjutant, or personnel officer—showing this information:\nYour full name\nYour Social Security number\nYour date of birth\nThe date you entered duty\nThe duration of any lost time\nThe name of the command providing the information\nCurrent or former activated National Guard member\nIf you’re a current or former activated National Guard member, \nyou’ll need a copy of your DD214 or other discharge documents.\nIf you’re a current or former activated National Guard member with at least 90 days of active-duty service including at least 30 consecutive days,\nyou’ll need a copy of 1 of these documents that shows your activation date:\nYour DD214 that shows 32 USC sections 316, 502, 503, 504, or 505 activation,\nor\nAn annual point statement,\nor\nYour DD220 with accompanying orders\nCurrent or former activated Reserve member\nIf you’re a current or former activated Reserve member, \nyou’ll need a copy of your DD214 or other discharge documents.\nCurrent member of the National Guard or Reserve who has never been activated\nIf you’re a current member of the National Guard or Reserve and have never been activated,\nyou’ll need a statement of service—signed by your commander, adjutant, or personnel officer—showing this information:\nYour full name\nYour Social Security number\nYour date of birth\nThe date you entered duty\nYour total number of creditable years of service\nThe duration of any lost time\nThe name of the command providing the information\nDischarged member of the National Guard who was never activated\nIf you’re a discharged member of the National Guard and were never activated,\nyou’ll need this information:\nYour Report of Separation and Record of Service (NGB Form 22) for each period of National Guard service,\nand\nYour Retirement Points Statement (NGB Form 23) and proof of the character of service\nDischarged member of the Reserve who was never activated\nIf you’re a discharged member of the Reserve and were never activated,\nyou’ll need:\nA copy of your latest annual retirement points,\nand\nProof of your honorable service\nSurviving spouse of a Veteran who died on active duty or who had a service-connected disability\nHow do I request a COE?\nYou can request a COE in any of these 3 ways.\nOption 1: Online\nRequest a COE\nOption 2: Through your lender\nYour lender may be able to use an online system (called Web LGY) to get your COE. Ask your lender about this option.\nOption 3: By mail\nTo request a COE by mail, fill out a Request for a Certificate of Eligibility (VA Form 26-1880) and mail it to the address for your regional loan center. You can find the address on the last page of the form. Please note that mail requests may take longer than requesting a COE online or through your lender.\nGet VA Form 26-1880 to download\nWhat happens after I request a COE?\nWe’ll review your request and tell you our decision. You can check the status of your request online.\nLearn how to check the status of your home loan COE\nNext steps for getting a VA direct or VA-backed home loan\nRequesting a COE is only part of the process for getting a VA direct or VA-backed home loan. Your next steps will depend on the type of loan and the lender. (For most loans, the lender is a private bank or mortgage company. For the Native American Direct Loan, we’re the lender).\nThe lender will request a VA appraisal (assessment) of the house. An appraisal estimates the house’s market value at the time of inspection. An appraisal isn’t a home inspection or a guaranty of value. \nThe lender will review the appraisal and your credit and income information. If they decide to accept your application, they’ll work with you to select a title company (or other entity) to close (transfer ownership) on the house.\nWhat if I have questions about the loan process?","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to Content](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/housing-assistance\/home-loans\/how-to-request-coe\/#content)\n\n![U.S. flag](https:\/\/s3-us-gov-west-1.amazonaws.com\/content.www.va.gov\/img\/tiny-usa-flag.png)\n\nAn official website of the United States government\n\nHere’s how you know\n\n![Dot gov](https:\/\/s3-us-gov-west-1.amazonaws.com\/content.www.va.gov\/img\/icon-dot-gov.svg)\n\n**The .gov means it’s official.**   \n Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you're on a federal government site.\n\n![SSL](https:\/\/s3-us-gov-west-1.amazonaws.com\/content.www.va.gov\/img\/icon-https.svg)\n\n**The site is secure.**   \n The **https:\/\/** ensures that you're connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and sent securely.\n\nTalk to the **Veterans Crisis Line** now ![](https:\/\/s3-us-gov-west-1.amazonaws.com\/content.www.va.gov\/img\/arrow-right-white.svg)\n\n[![VA logo and Seal, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs](https:\/\/s3-us-gov-west-1.amazonaws.com\/content.www.va.gov\/img\/header-logo.png)](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/)\n\nClose\n\nSearch\n\nUse up and down arrows to review autocomplete results and enter to search. Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures.\n\nSearch\n\n[Contact us](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/contact-us\/)\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/)\n- VA Benefits and Health Care\n- About VA\n- [Find a VA Location](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/find-locations\/)\n- [My VA](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/my-va\/)\n- [My HealtheVet](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/my-health\/)\n\nHousing assistance\n\n[VA-backed home loans](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/housing-assistance\/home-loans)\n\n- [Loan types](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/housing-assistance\/home-loans\/loan-types)\n  - [Purchase loan](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/housing-assistance\/home-loans\/loan-types\/purchase-loan)\n  - [Native American Direct Loan](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/housing-assistance\/home-loans\/loan-types\/native-american-direct-loan)\n  - [Interest rate reduction refinance loan](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/housing-assistance\/home-loans\/loan-types\/interest-rate-reduction-loan)\n  - [Cash-out refinance loan](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/housing-assistance\/home-loans\/loan-types\/cash-out-loan)\n- [Eligibility](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/housing-assistance\/home-loans\/eligibility)\n- [How to request a COE](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/housing-assistance\/home-loans\/how-to-request-coe)\n- [Request a COE online](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/housing-assistance\/home-loans\/request-coe-form-26-1880)\n- [Check your COE status](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/housing-assistance\/home-loans\/check-coe-status)\n- [Check claim, decision review, or appeal status](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/claim-or-appeal-status)\n- [Request a decision review](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/decision-reviews)\n- [Home loan limits](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/housing-assistance\/home-loans\/loan-limits)\n- [Funding fee and closing costs](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/housing-assistance\/home-loans\/funding-fee-and-closing-costs)\n- [Find VA-acquired properties](https:\/\/www.benefits.va.gov\/homeloans\/realtors_property_mgmt.asp)\n- [Buying a home with a VA-backed loan](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/housing-assistance\/home-loans\/home-buying-process)\n- [Warning about refinancing offers](https:\/\/news.va.gov\/43234\/va-and-the-consumer-financial-protection-bureau-warn-against-home-loan-refinancing-offers-that-sound-too-good-to-be-true\/)\n- [Guidance on natural disasters](https:\/\/www.benefits.va.gov\/HOMELOANS\/documents\/docs\/va_policy_regarding_natural_disasters.pdf)\n- [VA help to avoid foreclosure](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/housing-assistance\/home-loans\/trouble-making-payments)\n\n**In this section**\n\n[English](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/housing-assistance\/home-loans\/how-to-request-coe\/) \\|[Español](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/housing-assistance\/home-loans\/how-to-request-coe-esp\/)\n\n# How to request a VA home loan Certificate of Eligibility (COE)\nLearn how to request a VA home loan Certificate of Eligibility (COE). This is the first step in getting a VA-backed home loan or Native American Direct Loan. It confirms for your lender that you qualify for the VA home loan benefit. Then, choose your loan type and learn about the rest of the loan application process.\n\n## How do I prepare before I start a COE request?\nGather the information you’ll need to request a COE. Select the description here that matches you best to find out what you’ll need.\n\n### Veteran\n**If you’re a Veteran,** you’ll need a copy of your discharge or separation papers (DD214).\n\n### Service member\n**If you’re an active-duty service member,** you’ll need a statement of service—signed by your commander, adjutant, or personnel officer—showing this information:\n\n- Your full name\n- Your Social Security number\n- Your date of birth\n- The date you entered duty\n- The duration of any lost time\n- The name of the command providing the information\n\n### Current or former activated National Guard member\n**If you’re a current or former activated National Guard member,** you’ll need a copy of your DD214 or other discharge documents.\n\n**If you’re a current or former activated National Guard member with at least 90 days of active-duty service including at least 30 consecutive days,** you’ll need a copy of 1 of these documents that shows your activation date:\n\n- Your DD214 that shows 32 USC sections 316, 502, 503, 504, or 505 activation, **or**\n- An annual point statement, **or**\n- Your DD220 with accompanying orders\n\n### Current or former activated Reserve member\n**If you’re a current or former activated Reserve member,** you’ll need a copy of your DD214 or other discharge documents.\n\n### Current member of the National Guard or Reserve who has never been activated\n**If you’re a current member of the National Guard or Reserve and have never been activated,** you’ll need a statement of service—signed by your commander, adjutant, or personnel officer—showing this information:\n\n- Your full name\n- Your Social Security number\n- Your date of birth\n- The date you entered duty\n- Your total number of creditable years of service\n- The duration of any lost time\n- The name of the command providing the information\n\n### Discharged member of the National Guard who was never activated\n**If you’re a discharged member of the National Guard and were never activated,** you’ll need this information:\n\n- Your Report of Separation and Record of Service (NGB Form 22) for each period of National Guard service, **and**\n- Your Retirement Points Statement (NGB Form 23) and proof of the character of service\n\n### Discharged member of the Reserve who was never activated\n**If you’re a discharged member of the Reserve and were never activated,** you’ll need:\n\n- A copy of your latest annual retirement points, **and**\n- Proof of your honorable service\n\n### Surviving spouse of a Veteran who died on active duty or who had a service-connected disability\n**If you’re a surviving spouse** who qualifies for home loan benefits, you’ll need the Veteran’s discharge documents (DD214)—if available—and:\n\n**If you’re receiving Dependency & Indemnity Compensation (DIC),** you’ll need to fill out and send us a Request for Determination of Loan Guaranty Eligibility—Unmarried Surviving Spouses (VA Form 26-1817).\n\n[Get VA Form 26-1817 to download](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/forms\/26-1817 \"About VA Form 26-1817\")\n\n**Or**\n\n**If you’re not receiving DIC benefits,** you’ll need to send us all of these:\n\n- A completed Application for DIC, Death Pension and\/or Accrued Benefits (VA Form 21P-534EZ), **and**\n- A copy of your marriage license, **and**\n- The Veteran’s death certificate\n\n[Get VA Form 21P-534EZ to download](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/forms\/21p-534ez \"About VA Form 21P-534EZ\")  \n[Find out if you qualify for home loan benefits](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/housing-assistance\/home-loans\/eligibility \"Eligibility for VA home loan programs\")  \n[Get military service records online](https:\/\/www.archives.gov\/veterans\/military-service-records\/)\n\n[Find out how to request a COE as a surviving spouse](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/family-and-caregiver-benefits\/housing-assistance\/surviving-spouse-home-loan \"Home loans for surviving spouses\")\n\n## How do I request a COE?\nYou can request a COE in any of these 3 ways.\n\n### Option 1: Online\n[Request a COE](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/housing-assistance\/home-loans\/request-coe-form-26-1880)\n\n### Option 2: Through your lender\nYour lender may be able to use an online system (called Web LGY) to get your COE. Ask your lender about this option.\n\n### Option 3: By mail\nTo request a COE by mail, fill out a Request for a Certificate of Eligibility (VA Form 26-1880) and mail it to the address for your regional loan center. You can find the address on the last page of the form. Please note that mail requests may take longer than requesting a COE online or through your lender.\n\n[Get VA Form 26-1880 to download](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/forms\/26-1880 \"About VA Form 26-1880\")\n\n## What happens after I request a COE?\nWe’ll review your request and tell you our decision. You can check the status of your request online.\n\n[Learn how to check the status of your home loan COE](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/housing-assistance\/home-loans\/check-coe-status \"Check the status of your VA home loan COE\")\n\n### Next steps for getting a VA direct or VA-backed home loan\nRequesting a COE is only part of the process for getting a VA direct or VA-backed home loan. Your next steps will depend on the type of loan and the lender. (For most loans, the lender is a private bank or mortgage company. For the Native American Direct Loan, we’re the lender).\n\nThe lender will request a VA appraisal (assessment) of the house. An appraisal estimates the house’s market value at the time of inspection. An appraisal isn’t a home inspection or a guaranty of value.\n\nThe lender will review the appraisal and your credit and income information. If they decide to accept your application, they’ll work with you to select a title company (or other entity) to close (transfer ownership) on the house.\n\n## What if I have questions about the loan process?\nIf you have any questions that your lender can’t answer, you can call us at [877-827-3702](tel:+18778273702) ([TTY: 711](tel:711)) to talk to a VA home loan representative. We’re here Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET.\n\n[Play a video about VA home loans and how to apply (YouTube)](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=h3gR_BmMP7A)\n\n## Loan options\n- ###\n  Find out how to get a VA-backed purchase loan to buy a home.\n- ###\n  Find out how to get an IRRRL loan to refinance an existing loan.\n- ###\n  Learn how to get cash from your home equity to pay off debts, pay for school, or take care of other needs.\n- ###\n  Find out if you can get a NADL loan to buy, build, or improve a home on federal trust land.\n\nLast updated: May 16, 2025\n\n## Veteran programs and services\n- [Homeless Veterans](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/homeless\/)\n- [Women Veterans](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/womenvet\/)\n- [Minority Veterans](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/centerforminorityveterans\/)\n- [PTSD](https:\/\/www.ptsd.va.gov\/)\n- [Mental health](https:\/\/www.mentalhealth.va.gov\/)\n- [Adaptive sports and special events](https:\/\/department.va.gov\/veteran-sports\/)\n- [Small business programs](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/osdbu\/)\n- [VA outreach events](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/outreach-and-events\/events\/)\n- [National Resource Directory](https:\/\/www.nrd.gov\/)\n\n## More VA resources\n- [VA forms](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/forms\/)\n- [VA health care access and quality](https:\/\/www.accesstocare.va.gov\/)\n- [Get help from an accredited representative or VSO](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/get-help-from-accredited-representative)\n- [VA mobile apps](https:\/\/www.mobile.va.gov\/appstore\/)\n- [State Veterans Affairs offices](https:\/\/department.va.gov\/about\/state-departments-of-veterans-affairs-office-locations\/)\n- [Doing business with VA](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/opal\/fo\/dbwva.asp)\n- [Careers at VA](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/jobs\/)\n- [VA outreach materials](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/outreach-and-events\/outreach-materials)\n- [Your VA welcome kit](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/welcome-kit\/)\n\n## Get VA updates\n- [VA news](https:\/\/news.va.gov\/)\n- [Press releases](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/opa\/pressrel\/)\n- [Email updates](https:\/\/public.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/USVA\/subscriber\/new\/)\n- [Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/VeteransAffairs)\n- [Instagram](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/deptvetaffairs\/)\n- [X](https:\/\/x.com\/DeptVetAffairs\/)\n- [Flickr](https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/VeteransAffairs\/)\n- [YouTube](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/DeptVetAffairs)\n- [All VA social media](https:\/\/digital.va.gov\/web-governance\/social-media\/social-media-sites\/)\n\n## In crisis? 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Many of them are Veterans themselves.\n\n- [Call **988 and select 1**](tel:988)\n- [Text **838255**](sms:838255)\n- [Start a confidential chat](https:\/\/www.veteranscrisisline.net\/get-help-now\/chat\/)\n- [For TTY, call **711 then 988**](tel:711)\n\nGet more resources at [VeteransCrisisLine.net](https:\/\/www.veteranscrisisline.net\/).","attrs_readable_markdown":"Learn how to request a VA home loan Certificate of Eligibility (COE). This is the first step in getting a VA-backed home loan or Native American Direct Loan. It confirms for your lender that you qualify for the VA home loan benefit. Then, choose your loan type and learn about the rest of the loan application process.\n\nHow do I prepare before I start a COE request?\n\nGather the information you’ll need to request a COE. Select the description here that matches you best to find out what you’ll need.\n\n### Veteran\n**If you’re a Veteran,** you’ll need a copy of your discharge or separation papers (DD214).\n\n### Service member\n**If you’re an active-duty service member,** you’ll need a statement of service—signed by your commander, adjutant, or personnel officer—showing this information:\n\n- Your full name\n- Your Social Security number\n- Your date of birth\n- The date you entered duty\n- The duration of any lost time\n- The name of the command providing the information\n\n### Current or former activated National Guard member\n**If you’re a current or former activated National Guard member,** you’ll need a copy of your DD214 or other discharge documents.\n\n**If you’re a current or former activated National Guard member with at least 90 days of active-duty service including at least 30 consecutive days,** you’ll need a copy of 1 of these documents that shows your activation date:\n\n- Your DD214 that shows 32 USC sections 316, 502, 503, 504, or 505 activation, **or**\n- An annual point statement, **or**\n- Your DD220 with accompanying orders\n\n### Current or former activated Reserve member\n**If you’re a current or former activated Reserve member,** you’ll need a copy of your DD214 or other discharge documents.\n\n### Current member of the National Guard or Reserve who has never been activated\n**If you’re a current member of the National Guard or Reserve and have never been activated,** you’ll need a statement of service—signed by your commander, adjutant, or personnel officer—showing this information:\n\n- Your full name\n- Your Social Security number\n- Your date of birth\n- The date you entered duty\n- Your total number of creditable years of service\n- The duration of any lost time\n- The name of the command providing the information\n\n### Discharged member of the National Guard who was never activated\n**If you’re a discharged member of the National Guard and were never activated,** you’ll need this information:\n\n- Your Report of Separation and Record of Service (NGB Form 22) for each period of National Guard service, **and**\n- Your Retirement Points Statement (NGB Form 23) and proof of the character of service\n\n### Discharged member of the Reserve who was never activated\n**If you’re a discharged member of the Reserve and were never activated,** you’ll need:\n\n- A copy of your latest annual retirement points, **and**\n- Proof of your honorable service\n### Surviving spouse of a Veteran who died on active duty or who had a service-connected disability\n\n## How do I request a COE?\nYou can request a COE in any of these 3 ways.\n\n### Option 1: Online\n[Request a COE](https:\/\/www.va.gov\/housing-assistance\/home-loans\/request-coe-form-26-1880)\n\n### Option 2: Through your lender\nYour lender may be able to use an online system (called Web LGY) to get your COE. 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Boilerpipe Text	Learn how to request a VA home loan Certificate of Eligibility (COE). This is the first step in getting a VA-backed home loan or Native American Direct Loan. It confirms for your lender that you qualify for the VA home loan benefit. Then, choose your loan type and learn about the rest of the loan application process. How do I prepare before I start a COE request? Gather the information you’ll need to request a COE. Select the description here that matches you best to find out what you’ll need. Veteran If you’re a Veteran, you’ll need a copy of your discharge or separation papers (DD214). Service member If you’re an active-duty service member, you’ll need a statement of service—signed by your commander, adjutant, or personnel officer—showing this information: Your full name Your Social Security number Your date of birth The date you entered duty The duration of any lost time The name of the command providing the information Current or former activated National Guard member If you’re a current or former activated National Guard member, you’ll need a copy of your DD214 or other discharge documents. If you’re a current or former activated National Guard member with at least 90 days of active-duty service including at least 30 consecutive days, you’ll need a copy of 1 of these documents that shows your activation date: Your DD214 that shows 32 USC sections 316, 502, 503, 504, or 505 activation, or An annual point statement, or Your DD220 with accompanying orders Current or former activated Reserve member If you’re a current or former activated Reserve member, you’ll need a copy of your DD214 or other discharge documents. Current member of the National Guard or Reserve who has never been activated If you’re a current member of the National Guard or Reserve and have never been activated, you’ll need a statement of service—signed by your commander, adjutant, or personnel officer—showing this information: Your full name Your Social Security number Your date of birth The date you entered duty Your total number of creditable years of service The duration of any lost time The name of the command providing the information Discharged member of the National Guard who was never activated If you’re a discharged member of the National Guard and were never activated, you’ll need this information: Your Report of Separation and Record of Service (NGB Form 22) for each period of National Guard service, and Your Retirement Points Statement (NGB Form 23) and proof of the character of service Discharged member of the Reserve who was never activated If you’re a discharged member of the Reserve and were never activated, you’ll need: A copy of your latest annual retirement points, and Proof of your honorable service Surviving spouse of a Veteran who died on active duty or who had a service-connected disability How do I request a COE? You can request a COE in any of these 3 ways. Option 1: Online Request a COE Option 2: Through your lender Your lender may be able to use an online system (called Web LGY) to get your COE. Ask your lender about this option. Option 3: By mail To request a COE by mail, fill out a Request for a Certificate of Eligibility (VA Form 26-1880) and mail it to the address for your regional loan center. You can find the address on the last page of the form. Please note that mail requests may take longer than requesting a COE online or through your lender. Get VA Form 26-1880 to download What happens after I request a COE? We’ll review your request and tell you our decision. You can check the status of your request online. Learn how to check the status of your home loan COE Next steps for getting a VA direct or VA-backed home loan Requesting a COE is only part of the process for getting a VA direct or VA-backed home loan. Your next steps will depend on the type of loan and the lender. (For most loans, the lender is a private bank or mortgage company. For the Native American Direct Loan, we’re the lender). The lender will request a VA appraisal (assessment) of the house. An appraisal estimates the house’s market value at the time of inspection. An appraisal isn’t a home inspection or a guaranty of value. The lender will review the appraisal and your credit and income information. If they decide to accept your application, they’ll work with you to select a title company (or other entity) to close (transfer ownership) on the house. What if I have questions about the loan process?
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This is the first step in getting a VA-backed home loan or Native American Direct Loan. It confirms for your lender that you qualify for the VA home loan benefit. Then, choose your loan type and learn about the rest of the loan application process. ## How do I prepare before I start a COE request? Gather the information you’ll need to request a COE. Select the description here that matches you best to find out what you’ll need. ### Veteran If you’re a Veteran, you’ll need a copy of your discharge or separation papers (DD214). ### Service member If you’re an active-duty service member, you’ll need a statement of service—signed by your commander, adjutant, or personnel officer—showing this information: - Your full name - Your Social Security number - Your date of birth - The date you entered duty - The duration of any lost time - The name of the command providing the information ### Current or former activated National Guard member If you’re a current or former activated National Guard member, you’ll need a copy of your DD214 or other discharge documents. If you’re a current or former activated National Guard member with at least 90 days of active-duty service including at least 30 consecutive days, you’ll need a copy of 1 of these documents that shows your activation date: - Your DD214 that shows 32 USC sections 316, 502, 503, 504, or 505 activation, or - An annual point statement, or - Your DD220 with accompanying orders ### Current or former activated Reserve member If you’re a current or former activated Reserve member, you’ll need a copy of your DD214 or other discharge documents. ### Current member of the National Guard or Reserve who has never been activated If you’re a current member of the National Guard or Reserve and have never been activated, you’ll need a statement of service—signed by your commander, adjutant, or personnel officer—showing this information: - Your full name - Your Social Security number - Your date of birth - The date you entered duty - Your total number of creditable years of service - The duration of any lost time - The name of the command providing the information ### Discharged member of the National Guard who was never activated If you’re a discharged member of the National Guard and were never activated, you’ll need this information: - Your Report of Separation and Record of Service (NGB Form 22) for each period of National Guard service, and - Your Retirement Points Statement (NGB Form 23) and proof of the character of service ### Discharged member of the Reserve who was never activated If you’re a discharged member of the Reserve and were never activated, you’ll need: - A copy of your latest annual retirement points, and - Proof of your honorable service ### Surviving spouse of a Veteran who died on active duty or who had a service-connected disability If you’re a surviving spouse who qualifies for home loan benefits, you’ll need the Veteran’s discharge documents (DD214)—if available—and: If you’re receiving Dependency & Indemnity Compensation (DIC), you’ll need to fill out and send us a Request for Determination of Loan Guaranty Eligibility—Unmarried Surviving Spouses (VA Form 26-1817). [Get VA Form 26-1817 to download](https://www.va.gov/forms/26-1817 "About VA Form 26-1817") Or If you’re not receiving DIC benefits, you’ll need to send us all of these: - A completed Application for DIC, Death Pension and/or Accrued Benefits (VA Form 21P-534EZ), and - A copy of your marriage license, and - The Veteran’s death certificate [Get VA Form 21P-534EZ to download](https://www.va.gov/forms/21p-534ez "About VA Form 21P-534EZ") [Find out if you qualify for home loan benefits](https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/home-loans/eligibility "Eligibility for VA home loan programs") [Get military service records online](https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/) [Find out how to request a COE as a surviving spouse](https://www.va.gov/family-and-caregiver-benefits/housing-assistance/surviving-spouse-home-loan "Home loans for surviving spouses") ## How do I request a COE? You can request a COE in any of these 3 ways. ### Option 1: Online [Request a COE](https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/home-loans/request-coe-form-26-1880) ### Option 2: Through your lender Your lender may be able to use an online system (called Web LGY) to get your COE. Ask your lender about this option. ### Option 3: By mail To request a COE by mail, fill out a Request for a Certificate of Eligibility (VA Form 26-1880) and mail it to the address for your regional loan center. You can find the address on the last page of the form. Please note that mail requests may take longer than requesting a COE online or through your lender. [Get VA Form 26-1880 to download](https://www.va.gov/forms/26-1880 "About VA Form 26-1880") ## What happens after I request a COE? We’ll review your request and tell you our decision. You can check the status of your request online. [Learn how to check the status of your home loan COE](https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/home-loans/check-coe-status "Check the status of your VA home loan COE") ### Next steps for getting a VA direct or VA-backed home loan Requesting a COE is only part of the process for getting a VA direct or VA-backed home loan. Your next steps will depend on the type of loan and the lender. (For most loans, the lender is a private bank or mortgage company. For the Native American Direct Loan, we’re the lender). The lender will request a VA appraisal (assessment) of the house. An appraisal estimates the house’s market value at the time of inspection. An appraisal isn’t a home inspection or a guaranty of value. The lender will review the appraisal and your credit and income information. If they decide to accept your application, they’ll work with you to select a title company (or other entity) to close (transfer ownership) on the house. ## What if I have questions about the loan process? 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Readable Markdown	Learn how to request a VA home loan Certificate of Eligibility (COE). This is the first step in getting a VA-backed home loan or Native American Direct Loan. It confirms for your lender that you qualify for the VA home loan benefit. Then, choose your loan type and learn about the rest of the loan application process. How do I prepare before I start a COE request? Gather the information you’ll need to request a COE. Select the description here that matches you best to find out what you’ll need. ### Veteran If you’re a Veteran, you’ll need a copy of your discharge or separation papers (DD214). ### Service member If you’re an active-duty service member, you’ll need a statement of service—signed by your commander, adjutant, or personnel officer—showing this information: - Your full name - Your Social Security number - Your date of birth - The date you entered duty - The duration of any lost time - The name of the command providing the information ### Current or former activated National Guard member If you’re a current or former activated National Guard member, you’ll need a copy of your DD214 or other discharge documents. If you’re a current or former activated National Guard member with at least 90 days of active-duty service including at least 30 consecutive days, you’ll need a copy of 1 of these documents that shows your activation date: - Your DD214 that shows 32 USC sections 316, 502, 503, 504, or 505 activation, or - An annual point statement, or - Your DD220 with accompanying orders ### Current or former activated Reserve member If you’re a current or former activated Reserve member, you’ll need a copy of your DD214 or other discharge documents. ### Current member of the National Guard or Reserve who has never been activated If you’re a current member of the National Guard or Reserve and have never been activated, you’ll need a statement of service—signed by your commander, adjutant, or personnel officer—showing this information: - Your full name - Your Social Security number - Your date of birth - The date you entered duty - Your total number of creditable years of service - The duration of any lost time - The name of the command providing the information ### Discharged member of the National Guard who was never activated If you’re a discharged member of the National Guard and were never activated, you’ll need this information: - Your Report of Separation and Record of Service (NGB Form 22) for each period of National Guard service, and - Your Retirement Points Statement (NGB Form 23) and proof of the character of service ### Discharged member of the Reserve who was never activated If you’re a discharged member of the Reserve and were never activated, you’ll need: - A copy of your latest annual retirement points, and - Proof of your honorable service ### Surviving spouse of a Veteran who died on active duty or who had a service-connected disability ## How do I request a COE? You can request a COE in any of these 3 ways. ### Option 1: Online [Request a COE](https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/home-loans/request-coe-form-26-1880) ### Option 2: Through your lender Your lender may be able to use an online system (called Web LGY) to get your COE. Ask your lender about this option. ### Option 3: By mail To request a COE by mail, fill out a Request for a Certificate of Eligibility (VA Form 26-1880) and mail it to the address for your regional loan center. You can find the address on the last page of the form. Please note that mail requests may take longer than requesting a COE online or through your lender. [Get VA Form 26-1880 to download](https://www.va.gov/forms/26-1880 "About VA Form 26-1880") ## What happens after I request a COE? We’ll review your request and tell you our decision. You can check the status of your request online. [Learn how to check the status of your home loan COE](https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/home-loans/check-coe-status "Check the status of your VA home loan COE") ### Next steps for getting a VA direct or VA-backed home loan Requesting a COE is only part of the process for getting a VA direct or VA-backed home loan. Your next steps will depend on the type of loan and the lender. (For most loans, the lender is a private bank or mortgage company. For the Native American Direct Loan, we’re the lender). The lender will request a VA appraisal (assessment) of the house. An appraisal estimates the house’s market value at the time of inspection. An appraisal isn’t a home inspection or a guaranty of value. The lender will review the appraisal and your credit and income information. If they decide to accept your application, they’ll work with you to select a title company (or other entity) to close (transfer ownership) on the house. What if I have questions about the loan process?
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