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Programs & services

Listed on the organization's official site (benefits.va.gov), checked Sep 7, 2026. Always confirm availability with the organization.

  • Purchase LoansVeterans, Servicemembers, and eligible surviving spouses who want to purchase a home for their own occupancy.
  • Cash Out Refinance loansVeterans, Servicemembers, and eligible surviving spouses who want to take cash out of home equity.
  • Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL)People with an existing VA guaranteed loan on the property who want to lower the interest and monthly payment.
  • Native American Direct Loan (NADL) ProgramEligible Native American Veterans whose tribal organization participates in the VA direct loan program.
  • Adapted Housing GrantsVeterans with a permanent and total service-connected disability or certain total and permanent disabilities related to military service.
  • Foreclosure Avoidance AssistanceVeterans during periods of financial difficulty who need help avoiding foreclosure.

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. 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 7, 2026. Always confirm details with the program.

  1. Obtain your VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE).
  2. For a Purchase Loan or Cash-Out Refinance, choose a lender and get the VA loan through that lender after you obtain your COE.
  3. Get your COE through your lender, on VA.gov, or by mail.
  4. For an IRRRL, work with your lender; a new COE is not required.
  5. For a Native American Direct Loan, first confirm your tribal organization participates in the VA direct loan program, then obtain a COE through VA.gov or by mail and work with a lender of your choice.
  6. For an Adapted Housing Grant, complete VA Form 26-4555 and submit it to your nearest Regional Loan Center, or complete the online application.

What to bring

  • Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
  • VA Form 26-4555

What to expect

VA home loans are provided by private lenders, such as banks and mortgage companies, and VA guarantees a portion of the loan. For an IRRRL, your lender may use VA's e-mail confirmation procedure in lieu of a COE.

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Next step

See every Oklahoma 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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