United States Department of Veterans Affairs
United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Home Loan Guaranty Services

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Small graphic with the word New We are excited to announce our Lender Training Extravaganza March 9-10, 2009.  Please go to this link for more information.

Small graphic with the word New IN THE NEWS:

VA’s Loan Guaranty Service is conducting three surveys this Fall as part of the agency’s continuing commitment to improve the services provided to veterans.  The 2008 VBA Loan Guaranty Service Customer Satisfaction Surveys includes questionnaires to:
  • Veterans and family members who have received a home loan through the VA’s loan guaranty program
  • Lending institutions that participate in VA’s loan guaranty program
  • Veterans who have received a grant through the Specially Adapted Housing Program

The surveys are completely confidential and approved under OMB Control Number 2900-0711.  The surveys are being administered by the independent research firms of Pacific Consulting Group and ICF International. Questions about the survey should be directed to ICF International at 1-866-890-2030.


Small graphic with the word New Enhanced VA Mortgage Options Now Available for Veterans Of Potential Benefit to Those in Financial Distress.  Please go to this link for more information.

Small graphic with the word New Please go to  this link for 2009 VA County Loan Limits and this link for 2008 VA County Loan Limits.   This link has examples for calculating the VA guaranty.

Small graphic with the word New On October 10, 2008, the President signed S. 3023, the Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2008.  Please go to this link for important information to veteran homeowners.

Small graphic with the word New If you have been affected by natural disasters, please click on this link for important information to veteran homeowners.

Small graphic with the word New Public Law 110-289 has expanded the Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) grant program, and increased SAH grant amounts.  Click on this link to read the most recent release regarding these changes.  Please note that the updates to VA Pamphlet 26-69-1 “Questions on Specially Adapted Housing and Special Housing Adaptations” will be posted soon.

Small graphic with the word New VA Reaching Out to Vets with Mortgage Problems.  Read this link for important information to veteran homeowners.

Implementation of Public Law 109-233, Section 101 - Specially Adapted Housing


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