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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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882 Customer Comments & Reviews

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Jason L
4/22/2024
We've used Veteran's United twice for your home buying needs, and we have found the end-to-end process very appealing. Do yourself a favor and give them a call!


dmz67
4/20/2024
Todd knows everything you need to get your loan done and closed. You couldn't be in better hands to take care of your VA loan from beginning to end.


Robb G
4/6/2024
Gwen is the best! She deserves a raise as far as I'm concerned!


rcalles23
4/5/2024
Very simple process and a wonderful team of lenders to work with. I recommend them to all Veterans


chetblong
4/2/2024
I compared Veterans United to over 10 different lenders while trying to buy a home… and VU was the absolute best at finding the lowest rate possible (who would even think 3.65% was possible in 2024!) and even got me cash back at closing.My loan officer, Sam Brown, was on top of everything, punctual, and exceptionally patient with me while dealing with the many stressors we encountered from an unethical property management company, and truly made me feel valued as a customer and a human. All veterans, and especially those with PTSD, would do well by having Sam as their loan officer.


Marcia M
3/30/2024
Swift processing of my loan! Closed earlier than original closing date! Very impressed. Great to work with Ben, Abby, and Johnation all very personable! Veterans United rocks!!!


Justice P
3/26/2024
Amazing experience working with veterans united. Had such an amazing team to help through the process.


jessienmnmontalvo
3/24/2024
Even though it was a lengthy process due to regulatory red tape. VU was communicative and helpful throughout


Leif H
3/21/2024
I would rate higher if I could. Veteran’s United has been amazing helping my wife and I as first time homebuyers through the whole process


Ryan R
3/16/2024
Amazing! Veterans United is the best! 12 out of 10 would recommend!