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Veterans United | VA Loans Review


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Founded in 2002, Veterans United is a full-service lender that specializes in VA loans for qualifying veterans, military members and their spouses.

Based in Columbia, Missouri, the organization carries an unparalleled reputation for customer satisfaction – Veterans United has a 97% customer recommendation rating.

Like all VA loans, mortgages offered through Veterans United are insured by the US Department of Veteran’s Affairs. Because of this, the company is able to offer loans with significantly more favorable conditions to service members and veterans than usually available to the civilian population.

These conditions include more flexible qualification guidelines, lower rates, lower monthly payments, no down payments, and no private mortgage insurance.

Veterans United has closed over 700,000 home loans for military service members and their families, but what really sets the company apart is their involvement in the military community.

The company is advised by a board of former senior military personnel representing every service branch whose mission is to educate veterans as to the benefits of VA loan programs and home ownership in general.

Also, Veterans United offers a totally free and no-obligation credit-building program, where veterans and military families have access to trained and dedicated consultants who offer advice and strategies for improving credit. 

What’s more, Veterans United has unmatched VA loan expertise and is the country’s No. 1 lender for VA purchase loans.

Services and Features

For borrowers seeking VA loans, Veterans United offers VA Purchase Loans, VA Cash-Out Refinance Loans, and VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans – often called a Streamline Refinance.

To get the ball rolling, veterans and service members can avail themselves of a host of online calculators and educational tools to assess their own financial situation, learn the VA loan process, and get help with finding the right home given all this information. 

Eligibility

To determine eligibility, prospective borrowers may have to initially provide the following information:

  • Buy or Refinance

  • Military service history

  • State

  • Value of home desired

  • Planned Date of Purchase

  • Credit Score

  • Zip Code

  • Email address

  • Current Address

  • Phone Number

Types of Loans Offered by Veterans United

Types of Home

Multi-Family

Single-Family

Townhouse

Condominium

Mortgage Options Offered (Veterans United is a full-service lender who also offers conventional, FHA and USDA loans.)

VA Loans

Fixed Rate Mortgage

Adjustable Rate Mortgage

VA Cash Out Refinance

IRRRL

Mortgage Related Fees

Origination Fee

Closing Fee

No

Private Mortgage Insurance

No

** Veterans United's fee structure can vary depending on a host of factors, including the type of loan, the borrower’s credit score and more.

Qualification

Because VA loans are insured by the federal government, credit score typically isn’t as much of a limiting factor as it is with conventional loans, however, it still will play a part.

If your credit is less than stellar it would be a good idea to avail yourself of Veterans United’s credit building service. As an active or former service member, the company connects you with credit and VA loan experts free of charge to help get you on track to securing a home.

All prospective borrowers under the VA loan program must obtain a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) from the Veterans Administration. Veterans United may be able to get this document for you.

In order to get a COE, generally speaking, you must:

  • Have 90 consecutive days of active service during wartime, or

  • Have 181 days of service during peacetime, or

  • Six years in the Reserves or National Guard, or

  • Be the spouse of a service member who has died in the line of duty or as a result of an injury sustained in the line of duty

VA Loans with Veterans United

Veterans United is not just a financial organization providing VA loans to service members, they are a full service resource of advice and help for active and former military personnel.

The company offers a trove of online guidance and education. So it’s not just a matter of do you qualify or not. Veterans United will work with you from the very beginning of the process and guide you along the path of finding the right home, getting your credit in shape, and selecting the best possible VA loan for your situation. A top choice for all the different types of VA loans.


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961 Customer Comments & Reviews

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li
5/19/2020
Veterans United Home Loans is the best VA loan companies in the Nation. they just help me to purchase my second VA loan home. within 30 days, from pending to closure, they did it. they were educated me from ground zero to successful own my second home. if you don't ask questions you will never know the answer. Ask them questions, VU can make your dream come true and will help you reach your goals.

Jillian J  
Official Response

Client Advocate of Veterans United VA Loans
Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm thrilled you had an easy loan process. I am also glad you mentioned the education part of it--while we are dedicated to helping those who serve utilize their benefit, we also want to help our clients become VA loan experts as well! Congratulations on your new home!

Evan K
5/18/2020
If you aren't using VU..you need to be. I shopped around and they're rates were exactly what I expected but the service was unparalleled. Best company with genuine employees- Jaimie Rocks!

Jillian J  
Official Response

Client Advocate of Veterans United VA Loans
Oh wow, thank you so much for this outstanding feedback, Evan. I am so happy to hear you had an unparalleled customer service experience with a team that was so genuine with you. Congratulations on your new home!

Theresa L
5/9/2020
They are great and wonderful I am so thankful for them Thank you Veterans United! I got my dream home with your help ❤️

Jillian J  
Official Response

Client Advocate of Veterans United VA Loans
Woo-hoo! I am so thankful for this review, thank you for the kind comments. Congratulations on getting your DREAM HOME!

hockeymom2848
5/9/2020
I would not recommend them. Although the people are friendly enough, they unfortunately only ended up politely keeping us on 'hold' for several months- only to be told, less than 24 hours before closing, that our loan wouldn't be going through due to a technicality. We are now scrambling to find a VA loan for a manufactured home before the seller gives up on us. We already have our house sold and our on the verge of being homeless due to the carelessness of several people at Veterans United, as friendly as they were. This is devastating and maddening. All I can say is no matter who you use, do your own research and advocate for yourself. I wish I could recommend Veterans United, but I... Read More

Jillian J  
Official Response

Client Advocate of Veterans United VA Loans
I do very much apologize for the delay you experienced earlier in the process, Marie, and understand you spoke with Chrystal on our Client Advocate team for resolution on that issue. I also am sorry for any frustration or stress you experienced thereafter, and share your disappointment regarding this situation. There are VA guidelines that we must adhere to that I understand you have gone over with Josh on our Client Advocate team, and when I spoke with him regarding your review he emphasized that he remains available to you at 1-800-212-5200 or ClientAdvocate@veteransunited.com if you have any questions or concerns about those guidelines.

mdroberts48
5/5/2020
What a wonderful experience. We have bought and sold houses in the past. This was our 2nd time to build a new home. I would highly recommend Veteran United . The staff was quick , answered emails and calls quickly. What a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend this company. Mike and Lisa Roberts 5/4/2020

Jillian J  
Official Response

Client Advocate of Veterans United VA Loans
Hooray for a wonderful building experience! Thank you for the outstanding review, and congratulations on your new home!

Dom A
5/3/2020
Garrett Holzum was brilliant as was Veterans United. But Garrett stood out as a loan officer so this review is going to be on him. He was patient and calm and professional even when at times i did not feel calm or patient myself - in fact, he is quite good at deescalating things when buying a home seems terrifying since he has so much knowledge and experience to help explain things. This was a first time purchase for me and he made it extremely easy and less daunting. He worked diligently and quickly even in the apex of the pandemic when all the paperwork was rolling through. So if anyone out there is scrolling through comments looking for names of loan officers who stand out, here let me... Read More

Jillian J  
Official Response

Client Advocate of Veterans United VA Loans
WOW this praise for Garrett is AMAZING! I am so, so glad he and the team made your first home purchase less daunting (and dare I say, even an easy one??). Thank you for this amazing review, congratulations, and stay healthy out there.

mbarrentine25
4/30/2020
Great team. Joe has been very professional and timely with everything I've asked of him on my first home loan and my refinance. I even saved almost a full percent when we decided it was a good idea to refinance. Thank you for always being there to help us joe.

Jillian J  
Official Response

Client Advocate of Veterans United VA Loans
Thanks for providing praise for Joe for a job well done, and congratulations on those savings with your refinance!

kjwedes4
4/29/2020
This is the greatest home loan process ever available to all vets. Highly recommend the virtual/digital process as it is highly secure, seamless, AND, no interruptions from your daily routines. Never leave the house to run down & sign important documents or have an agent schedule a time to come over for more signatures. That’s old school. Grab a cup of mojo, open up your VA emails from your quite space, answer questions or provide photo’s of documents from your smartphone or tablet, click send, done.

Jillian J  
Official Response

Client Advocate of Veterans United VA Loans
Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm so glad you had a great experience working with your team and that you found the digital processes to be convenient. Congratulations on your new home.

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chris
4/28/2020
Veterans United provided a streamlined service, and was easy to work with throughout the entire process.

Jillian J  
Official Response

Client Advocate of Veterans United VA Loans
I'm thrilled to hear it, Chris! Thank you for the kind words!

Katie M
4/23/2020
I highly recommend Veterans united. From our experiences i can tell they genuinely care about the people they are helping. Thanks veterans united with helping us get our dream home

Jillian J  
Official Response

Client Advocate of Veterans United VA Loans
Thank you for your continued trust in Veterans United Home Loans, Katie! I so appreciate the kind words and recommendation, and most importantly, I am glad to know you have always felt taken care of when doing business with us! CONGRATULATIONS on getting your dream home!