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Programs & services

Listed on the organization's official site (benefits.va.gov), checked Sep 3, 2026. Always confirm availability with the organization.

  • Purchase LoansHelp Veterans, Servicemembers, and eligible surviving spouses purchase a home.
  • Cash Out Refinance loansHelp Veterans, Servicemembers, and eligible surviving spouses take cash out of home equity for concerns like debt, school, or home improvements.
  • Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL)Serves people who have an existing VA guaranteed loan on the property and want to lower the interest rate and monthly payment.
  • Native American Direct Loan (NADL) ProgramHelps eligible Native American Veterans finance the purchase, construction, or improvement of homes on Federal Trust Land, or reduce the interest rate on a VA loan.
  • Adapted Housing GrantsHelp Veterans with a permanent and total service-connected disability purchase or build an adapted home or modify an existing home.
  • Foreclosure Avoidance AssistanceProvides financial counseling to help Veterans avoid foreclosure during periods of financial difficulty.

Eligibility

Your length of service or service commitment, duty status and character of service determine your eligibility for specific home loan benefits. *Eligibility now includes National Guard members with at least 90 days of active service including at least 30 consecutive days under Title 32, Sections 316, 502, 503, 504 or 505. Purchase Loans and Cash-Out Refinance: VA-guaranteed loans are available for homes for your occupancy or a spouse and/or dependent (for active duty service members). To be eligible, you must have satisfactory credit, sufficient income to meet the expected monthly obligations, and a valid Certificate of Eligibility (COE).

How to apply

Summarized from the program's official site (benefits.va.gov), checked Sep 3, 2026. Always confirm details with the program.

  1. Obtain your VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) as the 1st step of the homebuying process.
  2. Get your COE through your lender, on VA.gov, or by mail.
  3. Choose a private lender, such as a bank or mortgage company, to get a VA home loan.
  4. Apply through that lender for the home loan benefit you want, such as a purchase loan or cash-out refinance.
  5. If applying for a Native American Direct Loan, first confirm your tribal organization participates in the VA direct loan program.
  6. If applying for an adapted housing grant, complete the online application or submit VA Form 26-4555 to your nearest Regional Loan Center.

What to bring

  • Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
  • VA Form 26-4555 for SAH or SHA grant applications

What to expect

VA home loans are provided by private lenders, and VA guarantees a portion of the loan. For an Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan, a new COE is not required; your lender may use VA's e-mail confirmation procedure instead of a COE.

Contact

Next step

See every Maryland program for this need, how they fit together, and what to try first.

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Source: VA.gov, the official U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website. Details can change; confirm directly with the program.

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