The Certificate of Eligibility (COE), or Form 26-1880, proves to your lender that you, on behalf of the government, are qualified to receive a VA loan based on your military service.

Mortgage credit certificates allow eligible homebuyers to receive a tax credit for a portion of their mortgage interest. You can get a maximum credit of $2,000.

Sign 1: Strong Credit Profile. This is probably the most obvious, but your credit score needs to be as high as possible to get the best lender, rates and options for your loan.

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