Guidelines: Qualified Bond Issues
CALVET Home Buyer Program subject to certain federal tax and treasury regulations and restrictions.
Eligibility and Bond Type Information:
IMPORTANT:
A discharge classified as Honorable or Under Honorable Conditions is required for all loans.
Qualified Veterans Mortgage Bond Program (QVMB):
- Wartime Service Required (one of the following):
- During a qualifying war period.
- Received an armed forces expeditionary medal or campaign medal awarded by the federal government for the period served.
- Application must be within 25 years of release from active duty.
- May be used to purchase homes, condominiums, and manufactured homes not in a park.
- No purchase price restrictions (loan amounts are subject to county limits) or income limitations on the veteran borrower.
Qualified Mortgage Bond Program (QMB):
- All veterans and current members of the California National Guard or U.S. Military Reserves.
- Subject to income and purchase price limits and federal recapture taxes.
- California National Guard and U.S. Armed Forces Reserves must meet first-time home buyer guidelines.
- Not available for mobile homes in parks.
Other Funds:
- All veterans.
- Limited funds are available for veterans who do not qualify for Qualified Veterans Mortgage Bond Program or Qualified Mortgage Bond Program programs.