Check Your VA Loan Eligibility

Answer a few quick questions about your military service to find out if you may qualify for a VA home loan. Free, no-obligation assessment — takes about 2 minutes. No credit pull. No Social Security Number required.

Who can use this eligibility check?

  • Active Duty — currently serving in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, or Space Force
  • Veterans — separated with an honorable or qualifying discharge after minimum service lengths
  • National Guard & Reserves — members who have completed federal active duty or qualified service periods
  • Surviving Spouses — spouses of service members who died in service or from service-connected disability

What information will I need?

  • Your service type and branch of service
  • Whether you served the minimum required time (90+ days for most)
  • Your discharge status (if applicable)
  • Optional: estimated credit score and monthly income and debts for a more detailed assessment

Key VA loan benefits

  • No down payment required for most eligible borrowers
  • No private mortgage insurance (PMI)
  • Competitive interest rates
  • Limits on closing costs
  • No prepayment penalty

Educational assessment only. VA North Star is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Only the VA and a VA-approved lender can officially confirm your eligibility and issue a Certificate of Eligibility (COE). Learn how to get your COE.