MISMO Publishes Data Mapping for VA Documents

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 5. 2026) – MISMO®, the real estate finance industry's standards organization, today announced that the new Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Documents Data Mapping for VA Form 26-1820 has reached “Candidate Recommendation” status. This milestone recognizes that the standard has been thoroughly reviewed by a broad range of industry participants and is available for implementation across the mortgage industry.

This effort translates VA Form 26-1820 into a standardized XML dataset aligned with supporting improved data integrity, automation, and interoperability while reducing manual entry. VA LGY, Lenders, LOS Vendors, and Document Vendors will benefit from the new form.

“The VA Documents Data Mapping is a great example of industry collaboration in action,” said MISMO President Brian Vieaux. “Thanks to the dedicated efforts of the VA Documents to Data Workgroup, stakeholders now have a standardized, machine-readable format that improves data accuracy, streamlines reporting, and supports broader modernization goals.”

The VA Documents to Data Development Workgroup (DWG), led by Jose Ferrer, VA, Co-Chair, and Nick Fisseler, VA, Co-Chair, was established in 2023 to support the VA’s Loan Guaranty Program transformation, mapping addresses VA Form 26-1820, Report and Certification of Loan Disbursement, which lenders submit to report loans for VA guaranty at closing. This effort aligns directly with the VA Loan Guaranty Program’s ongoing modernization initiatives.

The DWG’s three‑phase initiative is nearing completion:

Upon completion of all three phases, the workgroup will be integrated into MISMO’s Originations Community of Practice.

Candidate Recommendation status reflects industry consensus and signals readiness for implementation. Industry participants are encouraged to begin adopting the standard and provide feedback to the VA Documents to Data DWG as part of MISMO’s ongoing standards governance process.