CalVet Home Loan Program

Administered by California Department of Veterans Affairs · calvet.ca.gov

Below-market-rate home loans for California veterans and active-duty military members to purchase or construct a home. CalVet holds title as security and offers competitive rates often lower than conventional VA loans.

Eligibility requirements

✓California veterans who served on active duty and were discharged under honorable conditions
✓Must be a California resident
✓Income and loan limits apply by county
✓Does not require a VA-guaranteed loan.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at calvet.ca.gov →

Opens the official source. GrantLantern is not affiliated with this program.

Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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