VA Cash-Out Prep Kit

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VA Cash-Out Prep Kit glossary

Key terms

Prep note

These terms come up when preparing a VA cash-out refinance, each with a primary source. This is not a government website.

Last reviewed against the primary sources listed below.

Certificate of Eligibility
The document showing your VA home loan benefit. Source: VA: How to request a VA home loan Certificate of Eligibility
Payoff statement
The exact amount needed to close your current loan on a date. Source: CFPB: What's the difference between a mortgage lender and a mortgage servicer?
Condition
An item an underwriter needs before approval. Source: CFPB: Buying a house
Closing Disclosure
The final form showing your loan terms and costs. Source: CFPB: Closing Disclosure explainer

VA and federal sources