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VA Loan Information
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR A VA LOAN?
Veterans who served on active duty and were discharged under conditions other
than dishonorable, during World War II and later periods are eligible for VA
loan benefits. World War II (September 16, 1940 to July 25, 1947), Korean
conflict (June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955), and Vietnam era
(August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975) veterans must have at least 90
days' service. Veterans with service only during peacetime periods and
active duty military personnel must have had more than 180 days' active
service. Veterans of enlisted service which began after September 7, 1980,
or officers with service beginning after October 16, 1981, must in most cases
have served at least 2 years.
Persian Gulf Conflict. Basically, reservists and National Guard members who
were activated on or after August 2, 1990, served at least 90 days and were
discharged honorably are eligible. VA regional office personnel may assist
with eligibility questions.
Members of the Selected Reserve, including National Guard, who are not otherwise
eligible and who have completed 6 years of service and have been honorably
discharged or have completed 6 years of service and are still serving may
be eligible. The expanded eligibility for Reserves and National Guard
individuals will expire September 30, 2003. Contact the local VA office
to find out what is needed to establish eligibility. Reservists will pay
a slightly higher funding fee than regular veterans. (See paragraph entitled
"Costs of Obtaining a VA Loan").
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION # 27 [ -more VA Loan questions- ]
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Q: Fair Housing - I think I may be encountering discrimination in my search for a home. Can the VA help?
A: Federal law requires lenders who participate in VA home loans to obey Fair Housing Laws. The law prohibits a great many things including refusal to negotiate, false claims that a residence is sold or otherwise unavailable, and discrimination in financing. Chances are you won't be confronted by these problems, but in the event you do experience something you perceive to be in violation of Fair Housing laws, you can report the activity to your local VA office. The local office will investigate your complaint, which you file by filling out VA Form 26-8827, Housing Discrimination Complaint form.
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