MISMO Releases Standardized Dataset for Efficient Exchange of VA Verification of Benefits Information

WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 5, 2023) — MISMO®, the real estate finance industry's standards organization, today announced that the industry standard dataset mapping for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Verification of VA Benefits (Form 26-8937) has reached “Candidate Recommendation” status, which means it has been thoroughly reviewed by a wide range of organizations and industry participants and is available for use across the industry.  

MISMO developed this dataset to facilitate the transformations underway at the VA. This dataset provides an industry standard for the exchange of the information required on the VA Verification of Benefits form, creating efficiency and improved interoperability within the system. 

MISMO’s work to solve key business challenges is made possible due to lender support of the MISMO Innovation Investment Fee. For information on MISMO and how to join visit MISMO.org.