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Program Definitions & Stipulations
Program Definitions
1. First Time Home Buyer - An individual is to be considered a first-time home buyer who:
  1. is purchasing the security property;
  2. will reside in the security property as a principal residence; and
  3. had no ownership interest (sole or joint) in a residential property during the three-year period preceding the date of the purchase of the security property.
  4. In addition, an individual who is a displaced homemaker or single parent also will be considered a first-time home buyer if he or she had no ownership interest in a principal residence (other than a joint ownership interest with a spouse) during the preceding three-year time period. See https://www.fanniemae.com/content/guide/selling/e/3/glossary.html
2. Eligible Veteran - All Veterans who served on active duty a minimum of 90 days (not including active duty for training purposes only), whether during wartime or peacetime, are eligible.
  1. Eligibility also requires service under Honorable conditions and must have a Certification of Eligibility and/or 00214 form for Veteran Status Verification;
  2. There are no prior residency rules. A veteran may have entered service from the outside California. National Guard or reservists who have been ordered to active duty, including Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) duty eligible.
3. Principle Residence - A principle residence may be a detached single family house, condominium, manufactured home on real property owned by the applicant. The applicant is expected to occupy the Principle Residence.
4. Disabled Veteran - Any Disabled Veteran who can prove that they have a "service-connected disability" by providing a VA Benefits award letter or any other certifiable documentation.
Program Stipulations
1. Applicants must be a Veteran and/or Disabled Veteran according to the guidelines outlined in the "definitions" section of this page.
2. Applicants must be a first-time home buyer purchasing a principle residence (see "definitions" section of this page).
3. Applicants must use a REALTOR® in Good Standing with CAR/NAR.
4. Applicants must have a preapproval letter in place from a mortgage lender.
5. Applicants must provide a letter of verification from the lender verifying that the lender has no issue with the VHA Grant Program.
6. Applicants must show proof of an accepted offer and an opened escrow. The lender needs to provide proof the loan docs are going into escrow. This will prevent any price manipulation, once the deal is in escrow.
7. Applicants must provide a letter, in his or her own words, giving their personal story and reasons for requesting the Grant.
8. ALL GRANTS MUST HAVE THE MAJORITY APPROVAL OF THE VHA BOARD. Not all grant applicants will be awarded a grant. Each grant is decided on a case by case application, and reviewed by the VHA Board members. Veterans Housing Alliance (VHA) reserves the right to grant any and all funds.

Program Procedures
Phase 1
1. Submit grant application/package, all required documents and forms
2. Sign a statement verifying that the applicant is a First-Time Home Buyer (have not owned a home in the last 3 years)
3. Applicant must provide a Certification of Eligibility and/or 00214 Form
4. Applicant must provide a pre-approval letter from their Lender
5. Applicant must provide a letter of verification from the lender verifying that the lender has no issue with the VHA Grant Program
Phase 2
1. VHA will confirm the Application has been received
2. The application will be reviewed within 15 Business Days
3. Notification of who is conducting Escrow and full contact information. It is the responsibility of the Veteran or Veterans Realtor to provide the escrow number and full address of the property being purchased
Phase 3
1. Notification from Escrow that Loan Documents have been received
2. VHA Funds will be disbursed within 5 business days of application approval
3. In the event escrow is not completed, all VHA Grant funds are to be returned to the Veterans Housing Alliance; this grant is not subject to the Buyer/Seller Agreement
4. Once funds have been depleted, VHA will announce the program will be suspended until further funds have been raised

Enter Your Information
Name of Veteran Applying for Grant*
First Last
Email*
Address*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Primary Phone Number*
Primary Phone Type*
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- Cell
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Secondary Phone Number
Secondary Phone Type
- Home
- Cell
- Work
Realtor® Name*
First Last
Realtor® BRE #*
Tell Us Your Story*
Please provide a brief summary about yourself, your background, history, and why you deserve this grant.
Certification of Verification and/or Form DD214 to Verify Veteran Status*
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Pre-Approval Letter from the Mortgage Lender*
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Letter from the Mortgage Lender Stating Acknowledgement and Acceptance of the VHA Grant Program*
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Signed Statement from the Mortgage Lender Verifying Veteran's Loan Qualification*
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Proof That Transaction Will Go Into Escrow Within 30 Days*
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If a Disability Applies, Proof That Applicant's Disability is a "Service-Connected Disability" (e.g. VA Award Letter)
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Please Type Your Full Name in Lieu of Signature*
By typing your name below, you the applicant are verifying that you have not owned a home in the last 3 years, and if you have a "service-connected disability".

If awarded a grant from the Veterans Housing Alliance, the funds are to be used towards the purchase of a principle residence within the state of California, and that all the information you have provided is accurate and true to the best of your knowledge.
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GRANT APPLICATION

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