How to Get a VA Home Loan - Who Is Eligible?

There are different classifications of people thatDischarged members of the Guard or Reserves can
qualify for a VA Home Loan. The classifications are:supply a copy of the report of separation as well as
a copy of the record of service. An alternative is to
1. Current active members of the Guard or Reservescomplete NGB Form 22 or points statement. If you
2. Discharged members of the Guard or Reserveschoose to use the points statement then it must
3. Active duty militaryindicate that you participated in duty for at least 6
4. Regular military discharged veteransyears and you received an honorable discharge.
Individuals that are current active members of theFor those individuals that are currently full time active
Guard or Reserves need to request from theirin the military a signed statement of service from the
commanding officer a statement of service. Thecommanding officer is required. This letter must
commanding officer needs to date and sign theappear on official military letterhead and include the
statement and it should be prepared on officialfollowing information:
military letterhead. The following information will need- Your full name
to appear on the letter:- Your birth date
- Your full name- Your Social Security number and/or your service
- Your Social Security Numbernumber
- Enlistment date of Guard or Reserve Duty- The date in which you enlisted
- Must designate "active" and not currently a part of- Your current duty status
an inactive or control group.- Must indicate that you have "No Time Lost.