VA Form 26-8736a at a glance
What it is: The Nonsupervised Lender's Nomination & Recommendation of Credit Underwriter is only to be used by non supervised lenders when requesting approval of nominations for credit underwriters.
Who signs: The underwriter-applicant signs in Box 8A and enters the date (MM/DD/YYYY) in Box 8B. The principal officer or lender signs in Box 9A, enters the title in Box 9B and enters the date (MM/DD/YYYY) in Box 9C.
A filled-in VA Form 26-8736a example: a lender nominates an underwriter
How to fill out VA Form 26-8736a, box by box
Section I - Applicant's personal data
At least 3 years experience in processing, pre-underwriting, or underwriting mortgage loans with at least 1 year of the most recent 3 years making underwriting decisions on VA loans or a current Certified Residential Underwriter (CRU) or Accreditied Residential Underwriter (ARU) designation from the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Enter the name of the underwriter-applicant (First, Middle, Last) in Box 1 and the social security number in Box 2.
Enter the business address in Box 3 and the telephone number (include area code) in Box 4A.
Enter the email address in Box 4B.
I am currently approved as a VA-Underwriter
In Box 5, mark NO or YES for 'I am currently approved as a VA-Underwriter'; if YES, provide the VA-Underwriter ID Number.
Section II - Employment history
In Box 6, beginning with present employment, list chronologically all employment related to credit underwriting. Employment history may be limited to period sufficient to satisfy minimum experience requirements (see Qualifications). Add continuation sheet if necessary.
For each employment, enter the dates of employment (MM/DD/YYYY) from and to, the position title & principal duties, the name & address of the employer, the contact person at employer (name, title, email & phone number) and the % of time devoted to underwriting by type: VA, FHA, CON.
Section III - Underwriter-applicant's statement & certification
In Box 7, mark NO or YES for 'I am currently designated as a CRU or ARU by the MBA'; if YES, provide evidence of current CRU designation.
By signing the SIGNATURE OF UNDERWRITER-APPLICANT box (8A), the applicant agrees not to use any publicity, advertising plaques, certificates, or other devices which imply a special relationship with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Section IV - Lender's statement & certification
The lender signs the SIGNATURE OF PRINCIPAL OFFICER OR LENDER box (9A) to nominate the employee to act as the lender's VA underwriter. Based on the qualifications established by VA, the lender finds the nominee to be qualified. The lender certifies the nominee is not supervised by an individual who is a branch manager or other person with production responsibilities. The undersigned agree to promptly notify the VA regional office having jurisdiction to any change in the status of the nominee. Enter the title in Box 9B and the date (MM/DD/YYYY) in Box 9C.
More rules for VA Form 26-8736a
This form supersedes VA Form 26-8736a, SEP 2020, which will not be used.
Sources
[1] VA Form 26-8736a (MAY 2026), Nonsupervised Lender's Nomination & Recommendation of Credit Underwriter, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (the Official source link on this page).