Veterans Homeownership Program Application (Page 3 of 3) in pdf

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

VETERANS HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM

ENROLLMENT ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES:

1. Applicants must be a U.S. military veteran who was discharged under other than dishonorable conditions.

2. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or permanent residents and provide proof of such status.

3. Applicants cannot be an employee, former employee, or an immediate relative of a current or former employee

of The Home Depot, Home Depot Foundation, American GI Forum, or the AGIF-NVOP.

PROGRAM REQUIRMENTS:

4. Applicants should successfully complete a HUD Certified Homebuyer Education Course. This program will

provide the veteran with various methods to access this education in order to complete this requirement.

5. Applicants should be seeking a home to occupy as their primary family residence, not a second home or

investment property.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

6. Complete the VHP Application using blue ink, print clearly, and leave nothing blank.

7. Attach copies of the following documents:

a. DD-214 Member 4 Copy

b. Identification (Military ID Card, VA ID Card, State Driver License, State ID)

c. Birth Certificate / Certificate of Naturalization / Legal Resident Documentation

d. Copy of Employer Pay Statements / Stubs / W-2 (If Any)

e. Copy of Previous Year’s Federal Tax Return

VA Disability Award Letter (If Any)

g. Social Security Award Letter (If Any)

8. Mail or Fax Applications to: American GI Forum - NVOP, 206 San Pedro Ave., Suite 102, San Antonio, TX

78205. Fax# (210) 248-9894 Attention: Veterans Homeownership Program

REVIEW & ENROLLMENT PROCESS:

9. Once applications are received, VHP staff review the application and other support documents and will

determine the eligibility of the veteran, and will notify the veteran of the eligibility decision by mail.

10. After eligibility is determined, a Housing Case Manager will begin to assist VHP participants with the home

buying education process.

11. The goal of the program will be to assist the veteran become knowledgeable and prepared to purchase the

home of their choice by becoming educated about what mortgage lenders will require in terms of credit

worthiness.

12. The applicant will need to meet creditworthiness standards and be able to qualify for a home loan from a

lender.

13. If you have any questions, please contact NVOP at 210-233-8505 and speak to a Housing Case Manager.

14. THERE IS NO DEADLINE DATE IN WHICH TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION. APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED

AT THE TIME THAT THEY ARE RECEIVED, SO PLEASE APPLY EARLY.

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