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Veterans United Employee Shawn Shackelford

Shawn Shackelford

Shawn Shackelford has spent years working in the mortgage industry specializing in VA home loans. He loves serving Veterans by helping them from start to finish in their home buying journey. Shawn and his wife, Carrie have been married for over 19 years and have a 11 year old daughter. In his free time, you’ll find Shawn caring for his lawn, playing music, and spending quality time with his family.

Veterans United Employee Shawn Shackelford

Shawn Shackelford

Loan Officer NMLS #1481753

Contact Information
Office 800-814-1103 x4739
Email shawns@vu.com
Address 550 Veterans United Drive
Columbia, MO 65201

Reviews

See what 549 customers have said about Shawn Shackelford

Photo submission from Sage W.
4.5 out of 5 Stars

VA Home Loan Made Easy!

5 out of 5 Stars
5 out of 5 Stars

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐More Than a Home Loan — They Helped Me Build a FutureThere are some experiences in life that you never forget, and my journey to becoming a homeowner is definitely one of them.Buying a home is not just about signing papers, getting approved for a loan, or receiving the keys. For me, it represented hard work, sacrifice, perseverance, and finally having a place I could call home. And I can honestly say that having Veterans United beside me made that journey something I will always remember.From the very beginning, Emily H. was the first person I had the opportunity to work with. She helped me feel like I wasn’t walking into this process alone. That first interaction meant more than she probably realized because it gave me confidence that I had a team in my corner.Then came Shawn, my Loan Officer, who was absolutely incredible. Shawn wasn’t just someone handling my loan — he was someone who took the time to explain things, answer my questions, work through challenges, and keep me moving forward when the process became overwhelming. His patience, knowledge, and dedication meant a lot to me.I also want to give a special THANK YOU to Jaclyn, my Loan Coordinator. She was phenomenal. There were so many documents, requirements, questions, and moving pieces throughout this process, and Jaclyn helped keep everything organized and on track. She was there when I needed answers and helped make a complicated process feel manageable.And Cassie T., my Home Coordinator, deserves recognition as well. Her support and communication were another important part of getting me to the finish line.There were several other members of the Veterans United family who helped me throughout this journey whose names I unfortunately can’t remember, but I want every one of them to know something:You mattered. Your work mattered. And you were part of helping change someone’s life.There were moments when this process felt stressful. There were times when I had questions, concerns, paperwork, conditions, and obstacles that made me wonder how everything was going to come together.But somehow, every time, there was someone on the Veterans United team willing to help me find the next step.That’s what I’ll remember most.I never felt like I was just another loan number.I felt like a person.I felt like my team genuinely cared about getting me to the finish line.And then came the moment that made everything worth it — getting the keys to my home. 🏡That moment carried a lot of emotion because I knew what it took to get there. The late nights. The hard work. The uncertainty. The paperwork. The waiting. The questions. The sacrifices.And then suddenly, I was standing there knowing:“This is mine. I did it.”Veterans United didn’t just help me obtain a mortgage.They helped me reach a milestone that will impact my life and my family’s future for years to come.To Emily, Shawn, Jaclyn, Cassie, and everyone else at Veterans United who played a part in my journey:From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU. 🇺🇸You may work with hundreds or thousands of veterans and homebuyers, but please know that for the person on the other side of that phone call, email, or document, this isn’t just another transaction.It’s their life.
It’s their family.
It’s their future.
It’s their dream.You helped make my dream of homeownership a reality, and I will always be grateful for that.Veterans United — thank you for helping me turn a dream into an address I can finally call HOME. 🇺🇸🏡❤️Five stars doesn’t come close to expressing how grateful I am.

5 out of 5 Stars
2 out of 5 Stars

I really didn't appreciate the way Shawn and Jaclyn tried to handle me as if I was a welfare case. Never was there a good morning or how's everything going everything was through text message or email and when I called straight to voice message. I'm a veteran who served my country and the reason they have a job today I earned my home and hate how people take us for granted. Although Shawn was diligent in his work habits and lot of us veterans are not the same as we once were do to the fact war has a life altering effect. So that's how I feel.

Response from Veterans United

Hi Torance,
I’m sorry you were left feeling this way. Buying a home is deeply personal, and you deserved to feel respected, heard, and treated like a person throughout the process. I can understand why relying heavily on texts and emails, along with calls going to voicemail, made the experience feel impersonal and frustrating.

I also appreciate you recognizing the diligence you saw in Shawn’s work, even while sharing where the experience fell short for you. We’re grateful you trusted Veterans United with your home loan, and I’m sorry our communication didn’t leave you feeling as valued as it should have.

I’d appreciate the opportunity to hear more about your experience. Please reach out to my Client Advocate team at 1-800-212-5200 or ClientAdvocate@vu.com. The team is available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday, and messages outside those hours are typically answered the next business day.

Sincerely,
Claire S., Client Relations Manager

5 out of 5 Stars

Great team and easy to work with. Their response time is appreciated and also the Internet and connectivity services are very appropriate very clear and you’re able to see real time information.

5 out of 5 Stars

I have nothing to say, everything was perfect, it was so easy.

5 out of 5 Stars
5 out of 5 Stars

My loan team did an amazing job with my first home purchase! They were very helpful and helped walk me through every step and concerns/ questions I had to make it a smooth home purchase. All the credit to my loan team!!!

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5 out of 5 Stars

We were very happy with everyone and how things went

5 out of 5 Stars
5 out of 5 Stars

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