OMB control number

Financial Counseling Statement (VA Form 26-8844)

OMB 2900-0270 · VA.

OMB 2900-0270

VA Form 26-8844 is used to collect data necessary for VA compliance with the requirements in 38 C.F.R. 36.4600(d). Also see 38 U.S.C. 3733(a). These requirements prohibit the VA guaranty or making of any loan unless the suitability of the security property for dwelling purposes is determined, the loan amount does not exceed the reasonable value, and if the loan is for purposes of alteration, repair, or improvements that substantially improves the basic livability of the property.

The latest form for Financial Counseling Statement (VA Form 26-8844) expires 2027-08-31 and can be found here.

Latest Forms, Documents, and Supporting Material

Document Name
Form VA Form 26-8844 Financial Counseling Statement Form
Supporting Statement (2900-0270) v2 tas.rtf Supporting Statement A
2024-15334.pdf Supplementary Document
2024-09861.pdf Supplementary Document
Financial Counseling Statement Form

All Historical Document Collections

202404-2900-019 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2024-07-15
202107-2900-002 Approved with change	Revision of a currently approved collection	2021-07-28
202101-2900-006 Improperly submitted and continue	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2021-05-05
201905-2900-008 Approved without change	Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection	2019-10-22
200712-2900-001 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2008-06-18
200505-2900-014 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2005-05-20
200204-2900-005 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2002-04-26
199903-2900-001 Approved without change	Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection	1999-03-04
199503-2900-019 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	1995-03-30
199207-2900-001 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	1992-07-07
199002-2900-012 Approved without change	Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	1990-02-09
198709-2900-004 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	1987-09-22
198410-2900-014 Approved without change	Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	1984-10-05
198109-2900-001 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	1981-09-09
198011-2900-067 Approved with change	No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	1980-11-06
197909-2900-001 Approved without change	New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	1979-09-13