United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Lenders, Servicers and Real Estate Professionals

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Enhanced VA Mortgage Options Now Available for Veterans Of Potential Benefit to Those in Financial Distress.  Please go to this link for more information.


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Loan Guaranty Operations Has Moved From San Juan to St. Petersburg

Important Information on VA Policy Regarding Natural Disasters

VA Circulars:  This site is continuously updated with new circulars and changes to our program.  

The Lender’s Handbook: The VA Lender’s Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7) is your primary guide to making VA home loans. The Lender’s Handbook, which includes all changes, can be downloaded from our web page at: http://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/pam26_7.asp

Training:  Free interactive televised seminars and instructional tools for lenders and servicers. We also have web-based and PC-based courses, as well as videotapes of previous broadcasts.

How to Apply for LAPP:  Please complete the application provided  

How to apply for Non supervised Automatic Authority:  Please complete the checklist provided prior to submitting your application.  

VA Funding Fee:  Download the VA Funding Fee Payment System (VA FFPS) User's Guide

The Appraisal System (TAS):  Internet based VA Assignment System accessed via the Veterans Information Portal.  

VA Registered Builders, Condominium and/or PUDs:  (Please note:  The CPB functions have moved.  Please use the links under the Featured Items section on the Veterans Information Portal (VIP) Home Page to access these new functions.)  

Regulations:  Title 38 CFR 36.4300 series - the regulations governing the VA Loan Guaranty Program. This site takes you out of the VA Home Loan Program website.