CalVet (​California Department of Veterans Affairs)

Type

Government Institution

CalVet (​California Department of Veterans Affairs) is a state agency that provides affordable homeownership options to California's veterans and active-duty military members. It offers below market interest rate home loans to eligible borrowers, which can be used to purchase a home or make home improvements. These loans are funded through the sale of tax-exempt bonds and require a low or no down payment. In addition to the home loans, CalVet also provides homebuyer education and counseling.


First Mortgage Programs Offered by CalVet (​California Department of Veterans Affairs)
CalVet VA Purchase Loan

Best For: Large Loan Amounts, Zero Down

The CalVet VA Home Loan has competitive interest rates, more flexibility, expanded qualification, and little or no down payment requirement.

Min. Credit Score

620

Min. Down Payment

0%

Max. Loan Amount

$2,000,000

CalVet 97 Purchase Loan

Best For: Large Loan Amounts, Low Down Payments

The CalVet 97 Home Loan has expanded qualification for veterans or properties that don't meet standard criteria.

Min. Credit Score

620

Min. Down Payment

3%

Max. Loan Amount

$2,000,000

CalVet VA Refinance

Best For: Limited Equity, Large Loan Amounts, Rate Reduction

The CalVet VA Refinance has competitive interest rates, more flexibility, expanded qualification, and little or no equity requirement.

Min. Credit Score

620

Min. Equity

0%

Max. Loan Amount

$2,000,000

CalVet 97 Refinance

Best For: Limited Equity, Large Loan Amounts

The CalVet 97 Refinance has expanded qualification for veterans or properties that don't meet standard criteria.

Min. Credit Score

620

Min. Equity

3%

Max. Loan Amount

$2,000,000

See If You Qualify for CalVet (​California Department of Veterans Affairs) Loans

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