*NOTE: Applications involving other than honorable discharges will usually require further development by VA. This is necessary to determine if the service was under other than dishonorable conditions. To see if you are eligible for a Claypool VA loan fill out the form below.

• WWII 09/16/40 to 07/25/47
• Korean 06/27/50 to 01/31/55
• Vietnam 08/05/64 to 05/07/75

You must have at least 90 days on active duty and been discharged under other than dishonorable conditions. If you served less than 90 days, you may be eligible if discharged for a service connected disability.

Peacetime - Service during periods:

• 07/26/47 to 06/26/50
• 02/01/55 to 08/04/64
• 05/08/75 to 09/07/80 (enlisted)
• to 10/16/81 (officer)

You must have served at least 181 days of continuous active duty and been discharged under other than dishonorable conditions. If you served less than 181 days, you may be eligible if discharged for a service connected disability.

Service after 09/07/80 (enlisted) or 10/16/81 (officer)

If you were separated from service which began after these dates, you must have:

• (a) Completed 24 months of continuous active duty or the full period (at least 181 days) for which you were ordered or called to active duty and been discharged under conditions other than dishonorable, or
• (b) Completed at least 181 days of active duty and been discharged under the specific authority of 10 USC 1173 (Hardship), or 10 USC 1171 (Early out), or have been determined to have a compensable service-connected disability;
• (c) Been discharged with less than 181 days of service for a service-connected disability. Individuals may also be eligible if they were released from active duty due to an involuntary reduction in force, certain medical conditions, or, in some instances for the convenience of the Government.

Gulf War - Service during period 08/02/90 to date yet to be determined

If you served on active duty during the Gulf War, you must have:

• (a) completed 24 months of continuous active duty or the full period (at least 90 days) for which you were called or ordered to active duty, and been discharged under conditions other than dishonorable; or
• (b) completed at least 90 days of active duty and been discharged under the specific authority of 10 USC 1173 (Hardship), or 10 USC 1173 (Early out), or have been determined to have a compensable service-connected disability, or
• (c) been discharged with less than 90 days of service for a service-connected disability. Individuals may also be eligible if they were released from active duty due to an involuntary reduction in force, certain medical conditions, or, in some instances, for the convenience of the Government.

Active Duty Service Personnel

If you are now on regular active duty (not active duty for training), you are eligible after having served 181 days (90 days during the Gulf War) unless discharged or separated from a previous qualifying period of active duty service.

Selected Reserves or National Guard

If you are not otherwise eligible and you have completed a total of 6 years in the Selected Reserves or National Guard (member of an active unit, attended required weekend drills and 2-week active duty for training) and

• (a) were discharged with an honorable discharge; or
• (b) were placed on the retired list; or
• (c) were transferred to the Standby Reserve or an element of the Ready Reserve other than the Selected Reserve after service characterized as honorable service; or
• (d) continue to serve in the Selected Reserves.

Individuals who completed less than 6 years may be eligible if discharged for a service- connected disability. Eligibility for Selected Reservists expires 09/30/2009.

You may also be determined eligible if you:

• (a) are an unremarried spouse of a veteran who died while in service or from a service connected disability, or
• (b) are a spouse of a serviceperson missing in action or a prisoner of war.

Eligibility may also be established for:

• (a) certain United States citizens who served in the armed forces of a government allied with the United States in WWII.
• (b) individuals with service as members in certain organizations, such as Public Health Service officers, cadets at the United States Military, Air Force, or Coast Guard Academy, midshipmen at the United States Naval Academy, officers of National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, merchant seaman with WW II service, and others.

- Claypool VA Loans

Claypool VA (Veteran’s Administration) loans are available to veterans, certain members of the selected reserve, active duty personnel, and certain categories of spouses. Like Claypool FHA loans, VA loans are guaranteed by the government, so that the lender is protected from loss, therefore making the loan more affordable and available to people who otherwise wouldn’t be able to obtain a loan. The Veteran’s Administration doesn’t give out any loans, only insures them. The VA loans are made by private lenders, like us, at lower costs because of more security. There are also no prepayment penalties on any Claypool VA loans if you want to pay your mortgage off early. There are many ways to tailor your Claypool VA loan to fit your needs.

- Claypool VA Loans Are Great for First Time Buyers!

Since its inception, the Veteran’s Administration has been helping families in Claypool buy their first home. Because of their low down payment, low interest rates, and relaxed requirements, Claypool VA loan programs are great for first time home buyers, but they are certainly not limited to them. Claypool VA loans are also great for buyers with small or zero down payments. There are many ways that our Claypool representatives can accommodate your unique situation, just fill out the above form and we’ll get back to you.