To get a VA - backed home loan as the surviving spouse of a Veteran, you'll need a Certificate of Eligibility COE to show your lender that you qualify for this benefit
How do I know if I'm eligible?
[4] Find out if you can get a COE .s   [5] Keep in mind that you ll also need to meet your lender s credit and income requirements to get a loan.
ok, how can I get a COE?