What is the first step in obtaining a VA home loan?
The first step in obtaining a VA home loan is to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility Form 26-1880 Request For Determination of Eligibility and Available Loan Guaranty Entitlement. Go to www.va.gov/vaforms/ to find this and all VA forms. This form is used to request VA to determine eligibility for loan guaranty benefits, and the amount of entitlement available.