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In honor of Veterans Day, we’re highlighting members of the military who have shared details of their service – along with their positive experiences in becoming homeowners with the assistance of Veterans United Home Loans.
Veterans United is dedicated to helping veterans and military families become homeowners. Since its founding in 2002, the company has closed over 500,000 VA loans, and become the #1 VA lender for homebuyers in the nation, according to Department of Veterans Affairs 2022 lender statistics.
Angela Woods, United States Marine Corps
Angela served four years in the U.S. Marine Corps, after being inspired by her uncle who also served. Angela remembers it as one of the most challenging and memorable experiences of her life, and is proud of what she accomplished in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Angela recently purchased a 3 bed, 2.5 bathroom new construction home through Veterans United Home Loans. Angela had previously used Veterans United for a prior home purchase and was eager to work with them again. Angela realized she was eligible to apply for a zero down payment loan and found an open floor plan home perfect for entertaining family and friends.
“My experience with Veterans United was outstanding! They made me feel well cared for during the entire process. The team was very responsive and made the home buying process very easy and efficient. I really enjoyed using their app to complete the “To Do’s” for my application.”
Angela didn’t run into any challenges with saving for a down payment or worrying about securing financing since the zero down payment option is one of the best perks of the VA loan. Her advice to fellow military members looking to buy a house: “Purchasing a home is likely the largest purchase one will make. It can appear daunting, but it’s not as difficult as one may think. It’s one of the best investments one can make for themselves and their family.”
Jorge “Rosie” Rosales, United States Marine Corps
Aware of all the benefits that could come from serving, Jorge “Rosie” Rosales was inspired to join the U.S. Marine Corps by his teachers and coaches growing up. He served for five years in what he called an “unforgettable experience… that shaped me in too many ways to describe. I’m not who I am today without my time in the Marines.”
When it came time to buy his condo in Texas, Jorge learned about the VA loan through Veterans United, and quickly discovered how seamless and helpful this benefit is. With the zero down payment option, Jorge only had to focus on saving for taxes and additional fees, which all equate to a lot less than a down payment would have been.
Jorge had a positive experience working with the helpful team at Veterans United, and couldn’t stress enough how liberating it was to not have to worry about saving for a down payment. His advice to other military members looking to buy a home, “Seek out your benefits and use them. You’ve earned them. Use them.”
Veterans United offers a wide range of loans, including the VA loan, which is a government-backed mortgage option available to veterans, service members and surviving spouses. VA loans offer many distinct benefits, including 0% down payments, which allows families to purchase homes without having to spend years saving up for a significant lump-sum payment.
Veterans and servicemembers can learn more at realtor.com/veterans.
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