How to apply for a VA home loan Certificate of Eligibility 
Learn how to apply for a VA home loan Certificate of Eligibility COE. This is the first step in getting a VA direct or VA - backed home 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 starting my application? 
Gather the information you ll need to apply for your COE. Click on the description below that matches you best to find out what you ll need : If you re a Veteran , you ll need a copy of your discharge or separation papers DD214. If you re an active - duty Servicemember , 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 you entered duty The date The duration of any lost time The name of the command providing the information If you re a current or former activated National Guard or Reserve member , you ll need a copy of your discharge or separation papers DD214. If you re a current member of the National Guard or Reserves, 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 you entered duty The date Your total number of creditable years of service The duration of any lost time The name of the command providing the information If you re a discharged member of the National Guard and were never activated , you ll need : 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 If you re a discharged member of the Reserves and were never activated , you ll need : A copy of your latest annual retirement points , and Proof of your honorable s

user: Hello I need information about How to Apply for a VA Home Loan Eligibility Certificate

assistant: of course, Learn how to apply for a VA Mortgage Loan COE Eligibility Certificate. This is the first step in obtaining a direct or VA-backed mortgage loan. Confirm to your lender that you qualify for the VA home loan benefit.

user: And do I have to have personal references to qualify for this benefit?

assistant: you only need to have confirmation from your lender that you qualify for the VA home loan benefit.

user: and how do i apply?

assistant: have you ever tried to apply
  Through our LGY web system?

user: if I once tried

assistant: In some cases, you can obtain your COE through your lender using our LGY Web system. Ask your lender about this option.

user: And what steps should I take to obtain a direct or VA-backed mortgage loan?

assistant: First, applying for your COE is only part of the process for getting a direct or VA-backed mortgage loan. Your next steps will depend on the type of loan you want and your lender. For most loans, the lender will be a private bank or mortgage company.

user: What do I need If I was a member removed from the Reserves and I was never activated?

assistant: simple you will only need:
      A copy of your last annual retirement points, and Proof of your honorable service