CalVet Home Loans
Run by California Department of Veterans Affairs, a state agency
California offers veterans below-market interest rate home loans through CalVet, one of the best veteran mortgage benefits in the nation, often beating VA loan rates.
- Award
- Below-market rate mortgages, saves $10,000–$40,000 over loan life
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Run by
- California Department of Veterans Affairs
- State
Who it's for
- CA veteran (served 90+ days active duty)
- CA resident or purchasing CA property
- Honorable discharge
California Department of Veterans Affairs decides who gets help.
How to apply
You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.
Apply at calvet.ca.govOpens in a new tab. GrantLantern is not affiliated with this program.
CalVet Home Loans is one option. What else may help?
Many households qualify for more than one program. Answer a few questions to see what else you may qualify for.
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Where this comes from
Details are based on the program's official information. California Department of Veterans Affairs decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.