Servicemembers/Veterans | California Financial Literacy Month

Servicemembers/Veterans

For Active and Retired Service Members
Home Loans

If you’re ready to buy a home, CalVet will help you meet your home financing needs. You will find many features and benefits with a CalVet loan that will save you money and help protect your investment for your family.

CalVet offers competitive market interest rates with low or no down payment that increase your purchasing power and keep your payment down. They have expanded eligibility so that nearly any veteran wanting to buy a home in California is eligible. You may use the menu below to get detailed information about the CalVet Home Loan program. If you need assistance please contact the CalVet Customer Services Unit at (800) 952- 5626 (toll free) or (916)503-8362 or email us at loanserv@calvet.ca.gov.


Forms & Information


Military Saves

America/Military Saves encourages the military community to meet immediate needs and build long-term wealth through saving and debt reduction.


Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), formerly known as the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act (SSCRA), is a federal law that provides protections for military members as they enter active duty. It covers issues such as rental agreements, security deposits, prepaid rent, eviction, installment contracts, credit card interest rates, mortgage interest rates, mortgage foreclosure, civil judicial proceedings, automobile leases, life insurance, health insurance and income tax payments. You should contact your nearest Armed Forces Legal Assistance Program office to see if the SCRA applies. Dependents of servicemembers can also contact or visit local military legal assistance offices where they reside. Please consult the military legal assistance office locator for each branch of the armed forces.

Tax Information

Frequently asked question and answers from the Franchise Tax Board.

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Troops Against Predatory Scams (TAP$)

California TAP$ (Troops Against Predatory Scams) campaign is dedicated to helping our men and women in uniform protect their hard-earned dollars. Educational materials developed to inform troops about financial scams and predatory lending are available in the links below. Contact the California Department of Corporations,1-866-ASK-CORP (1-866-275-2677).


Veterans Benefits

CalVet Connect can help you successfully re-enter civilian life by connecting you to the veterans benefits and services you have earned.


More Support Services & Resources for Military Families





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