#  Form 26-6381

URL: https://pdf.net/pdf-forms/real-estate-forms/va-form-26-6381
Category: Real Estate Forms 
Attributes: Trusted by accountants, Official IRS form

VA Form 26-6381 is used by veteran property sellers who want to transfer their VA home loan to a buyer and, therefore, free themselves from liability to the government.

Our printable VA Form 26-6381 can be filled out in just a few minutes after you select it from our **PDF Forms** hub and open it in our editor. After that, you can download it to your device and easily submit it to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

## Versions

- 2024 — [download PDF](https://cdn.sanity.io/files/i16te7yp/production/a228dd942a1e3dc3faeca01111942dbaac79e7a5.pdf)

## How to Fill Out a VA Form 26-6381

Step 1: Open VA Form 26-6381 in our PDF editor.

Step 2: Add your personal information, such as your name, social security number, and address.

Step 3: Enter details about the purchaser who will assume your loan.

Step 4: Fill out the fields about the transaction, lender, and loan amount, according to the VA Form 26-6381 instructions.

Step 5: Sign the form.

Step 6: File it with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

## Facts

### What Is VA Form 26-6381 Used For?

VA Form 26-6381 is used to transfer the debt on a VA home loan from seller to buyer, freeing the original owner from personal liability to the government. At the same time, the buyer benefits by taking on lower interest rates than they are on the current market.

### Who Should Use VA Form 26-6381?

VA Form 26-6381 should be used by veterans, service members, or surviving spouses who have taken out a VA home loan and now want to sell the property.

### When Is the VA Form 26-6381 Due?

There is no specific deadline for VA Form 26-6381, but it should be submitted during the transfer and loan assumption process. However, make sure to file it well before the transfer actually occurs to ensure the lender approves the assumption.

### What Happens If VA Form 26-6381 Is Not Submitted?

If VA Form 26-6381 isn’t submitted, the buyer can’t assume the VA home loan, and the seller remains liable for repaying it in full. Furthermore, this may affect the veteran’s entitlement to a VA home loan; in other words, they may not be able to take another one until the first one is fully paid off.

### How and Where Do I File VA Form 26-6381?

You should file VA Form 26-6381 with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) using the address provided on the website. It’s also possible to do this online, using the official VA portal.

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