Veterans United Earns VETS Indexes 3 Star Employer Award for 2026
May 4, 2026
Columbia, MO – Veterans United Home Loans has been recognized as a 3 Star Employer in the 2026 VETS Indexes Employer Awards – in recognition of the organization’s strong commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing and supporting Veterans and the military-connected community, as announced by VETS Indexes.
“Veterans United Home Loans has demonstrated meaningful and measurable support for Veterans and the military-connected community through its commitment to building opportunities for those who served,” said Nicholas Antaki, President of VETS Indexes.“Employers like Veterans United Home Loans continue to set the standard and help drive the future of Veteran employment forward.”
VETS Indexes recognizes organizations that demonstrate a strong commitment to Veterans, members of the National Guard and Reserves, and military spouses.Among those honored include companies large and small, government agencies and departments, nonprofit organizations and colleges and universities – all working to strengthen employment opportunities and support systems for the military-connected community.
“As a Veteran who has used the VA benefit myself, I understand how important it is to have someone who truly understands your experience,” said Rhonda Maydwell, Customer Experience Manager at Veterans United Insurance and U.S. Air Force Veteran.“That shared connection allows us to better support the Veterans we serve every day and reflects the commitment this company has to those who’ve worn the uniform,” she said.
As the most objective and comprehensive evaluation of Veteran employers, the VETS Indexes Employer Awards program has set a new standard in Veteran employment data.VETS Indexes and its Employer Awards have been featured on CNBC, Fox Business and BNN Bloomberg, as well as military-specific outlets, including Military.com, Military Times and Stars & Stripes.This in-depth survey and recognition program analyzes employers’ policies, practices and outcomes in detail, across the following five categories:
- Veteran job candidate recruiting and hiring
- Veteran employee development and retention
- Veteran-inclusive policies and culture
- Support for members of the National Guard and Reserves
- Military spouse/family support
About VETS Indexes
VETS Indexes is a leading voice on Veteran employment issues, overseeing the VETS Indexes Employer Awards, hosting the Employing U.S. Vets Conference, unearthing unique and unprecedented data on Veteran employment through the Veteran Employment Benchmarking Service, and developing custom indexes, linked to financial products, that track the performance of the publicly traded companies that have established themselves as the best employers for Veterans.To learn more about VETS Indexes, please visit www.VETSIndexes.com.
About Veterans United Home Loans
Veterans United Home Loans, a full-service national direct lender based in Columbia, Missouri, closed more than $26 billion in loans in fiscal 2025 and was the nation’s No. 1 VA purchase lender, according to Department of Veterans Affairs Lender Statistics. The company's mission is to help Veterans and service members take advantage of the home loan benefits earned by their service.
VeteransUnited.com | 1-800-884-5560 | 550 Veterans United Drive, Columbia, MO 65201 | Veterans United Home Loans NMLS # 1907 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). Private lender. Not endorsed or sponsored by the Dept. of Veterans Affairs or any government agency. Licensed in all 50 states. Military advisors are paid employees of Veterans United. For State Licensing information, please visit www.veteransunited.com/licenses. Equal Housing Opportunity.
Veterans United Facts
- $26.8 billion
in loans financed in 2025 - Defense Employer Support Freedom Award Recipient
by the Secretary of Defense - More than 5,000 employees
with 24 branches nationwide
- More than $155 million
raised for nonprofit charitable arm, Veterans United Foundation since 2011 - Ranked in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For
every year since 2016, with a high of 14th (2022)
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Chris BirkChris is the nation’s leading expert on VA Loan benefits. He authored The Book on VA Loans in 2011, and maintains the VA Loans Insider blog. His analysis and articles have appeared at a host of sites and publications, including the Washington Post, The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, ABC News, USA Today, the Houston Chronicle and more. Members of the media may request a free copy of The Book on VA Loans to learn more about the VA loan program.
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