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NMLS: 1907

Editor's take

Veterans United Home Loans focuses almost exclusively on VA loans, so if you’re looking for this type of mortgage, you might feel more comfortable navigating that unique process with this lender. Bonus: If you’ve had any credit issues, the lender’s free credit consulting services can help.

Bankrate Score

4.9

Bankrate Score

Customer Rating

5.0

5,159 ratings

Loans offered

Conventional, jumbo, FHA, VA, USDA, refinancing

Min. credit score required

620 for conventional loans, 620 for VA loans

Nationwide availability

All U.S. states

Min. down payment

3% for conventional loans, 3.5% for FHA loans, none for VA loans and USDA loans

Recent customer reviews

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Best Experience!

They made the home buying process so incredibly easy. Each person we had to work with along the way was just as great as the last. I love how they worked as one cohesive unit to make sure we had everything we needed.

Craig
Wisconsin (Jun 22, 2025)

Great guidance in a rough market.

Sydney and her team were magnificent! They guided step by step in obtaining a VA loan. They’re reliable, have great attention to detail. I fully recommend Sydney and her team to everyone!

Luis M.
Ringwood, NJ (Jun 22, 2025)

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Veterans United Home Loans overview

Veterans United Home Loans has been in business since 2002 and closed more than 500,000 VA loans. In addition to offering an online application process, the lender operates 24 branches in 17 states, including locations in proximity to military bases like Fort Knox, Fort Novosel and Scott Air Force Base.

Pros and cons of Veterans United Home Loans

Pros

Specializes in VA loans
24/7 customer service over the phone
Lower rates than the national average

Cons

No HELOCs or home equity loans
Limited number of branches
Typically charges a 1% origination fee

How Bankrate scored Veterans United Home Loans

Affordability: 5/5

Veterans United Home Loans scores a perfect 5 out of 5 stars for affordability. The lender typically offers attractive rates, particularly on VA loans.

Interest rates: The rates from Veterans United Home Loans tend to fall below Bankrate’s averages. If your credit score is 780 or higher, you’ll likely be eligible for the most competitive offer. If you have a 620 credit score, however, be prepared to pay an extra half-point to get a lower rate.
Down payment: As is the case with any VA lender, you’ll likely be able to buy a home without putting any money down with a VA loan from Veterans United.
Closing costs: Veterans United Home Loans charges mortgage origination fees. Overall, you can expect to pay between 3 percent and 5 percent of the loan amount in closing costs. For a VA loan, this typically includes the VA funding fee, unless you qualify for an exemption.

Availability: 5/5

Veterans United Home Loans scores 5 out of 5 stars for availability. The lender works with borrowers nationwide and boasts the convenience of an online application with strategically-located branch locations.

Home loans offered: If it’s a VA loan you need, you’ll find it at Veterans United. The lender offers purchase loans with 15-, 20- and 30-year repayment plans, along with VA jumbo loans, IRRRLs and VA cash-out refinances.
Footprint: Veterans United lends mortgages in all 50 states. It operates 24 branches, with most located near large military populations, such as Colorado Springs and San Antonio.
Where to find: You can apply for a mortgage with Veterans United Home Loans online, by phone or in person at a branch location.

Borrower experience: 4.6/5

With 24/7 customer service and speedy preapprovals, Veterans United Home Loans offers a great borrower experience. The only drawback is that the lender doesn’t fully disclose fees prior to submitting your information for a preapproval.

Preapproval and application process: Provided you qualify, Veterans United can issue a preapproval in less than 24 hours. You can start your application online and use the MyVeteransUnited mobile app to upload paperwork and sign documents. The app has an outstanding rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars among Apple and Android users.
Transparency: The Veterans United website includes a rate tool that makes it easy to estimate what you might qualify for without sharing any of your personal details. You won’t know specific fees, however, until you get preapproved.
Customer service: You can reach the Veterans United customer service team at 800-884-5560, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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Veterans United Home Loans reputation

Veterans United Home Loans has been the No. 1 VA lender for new purchases for the past nine years in a row. Ask a borrower about their experience with Veterans United Home Loans and you’ll likely hear a glowing review. The lender has an almost-perfect 4.9 out of 5 stars on Trustpilot (at the time of this review), and J.D. Power ranked it highly for customer satisfaction in 2024.

Customers who shared reviews on Bankrate agreed, praising the lender for its speedy response time and its online application portal. Veterans United also has a solid track record with the Better Business Bureau, with only 37 complaints closed in the past 12 months — a relatively nominal number compared with the rest of the mortgage industry.

What consumers say about Veterans United Home Loans

Browse through the consumer reviews on Bankrate, and one common thread emerges: five stars. The personal touch appears to be a key point of differentiation, as many borrowers appreciate the chance to connect with loan officers to address their questions.

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Veterans United Home Loans focuses almost exclusively on VA loans, so if you’re looking for this type of mortgage, you might feel more comfortable navigating that unique process with this lender. Bonus: If you’ve had any credit issues, the lender’s free credit consulting services can help.

Loans offered

Conventional, jumbo, FHA, VA, USDA, refinancing

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Nationwide availability

All U.S. states

Min. down payment

3% for conventional loans, 3.5% for FHA loans, none for VA loans and USDA loans

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Loans offered

Conventional, jumbo, FHA, VA, refinancing and more

Min. credit score required

Nationwide availability

All U.S. states

Min. down payment

3% for conventional loans, 3.5% for FHA loans, none for VA loans

Recent Customer Reviews

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Refinancing with Veterans United Home Loans

Veterans United offers both rate-and-term and cash-out refinancing options, along with the VA IRRRL or streamline program. If you’re trying to determine when to refinance, the lender’s “Lower Rate Radar” automatically alerts you to lower rates.

Learn more: How refinancing a mortgage works

How to apply for a mortgage with Veterans United Home Loans

You can apply for a mortgage with Veterans United Home Loans online, by phone at 800-884-5560 or in person at a branch location. Notably, you won’t need to track down your COE (Certificate of Eligibility) — the lender can find it for you based on some personal information.

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1. Affordability: Annual percentage rate (APR) - 80%; assistance for first-time homebuyers - 10%; down payment - 10%
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3. Borrower experience: Rate transparency - 35%; customer service - 35%; convenience - 20%; rate locks - 10%; reputation (if applicable)
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Veterans United Home Loans customer ratings and reviews

NMLS: 1907

5.0

5,159 ratings

This lender has 983 recent reviews.

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