To obtain a VA-backed mortgage loan as a surviving spouse of a Veteran,
if i want to get these benefits
You will need a COE Eligibility Certificate to demonstrate to your lender that you qualify for this benefit. Find out if you can get a COE. Please note that you will also need to meet the credit and income requirements of your lender to obtain a loan.
How do I request a COE?
This depends on whether or not you receive DIC for dependency compensation.
Can I get a COE?
You may be able to get a COE if you're the spouse of a veteran, and at least one of the descriptions below is true for them.
I ask you the requirements questions?
yes
Veteran missing in action?
not
Are you a prisoner of war prisoner of war?
yes