Communication was pretty good in the beginning and then died off a little after a while. Started getting wrong information and not in time to do anything about it. Found out bad info that impacts a lot of things, at closing. Bad info in the beginning cause me to have to pay more out of pocket ultimately increasing over cost, which defeats the purpose of going through VU because I was trying to save money utilizing my veteran status. My loan officer and his colleague were great and tried their best to fix setbacks.
Response from Veterans United
Hey Justin,
Thank you for sharing this feedback. I’m glad to hear things started off strong and that your loan officer and their colleague were supportive in trying to work through challenges along the way. That said, I’m really sorry to hear that communication declined and that you received incorrect or delayed information, especially when it impacted your costs at closing.
I can understand how frustrating it would be to feel like you were making decisions based on information that later changed, particularly when your goal was to save money using your veteran benefits. That kind of experience can feel discouraging, and I’m sorry for the impact it had on your overall process.
You deserve clear, timely, and accurate guidance from start to finish, and I’d really like the opportunity to take a closer look at what happened here, including how information was communicated and where things may have broken down.
If you’re open to it, please reach out to me directly at 1-800-212-5200 or ClientAdvocate@vu.com. The Client Advocate team is available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday, and we’re happy to follow up the next business day if you contact us after hours.
Sincerely,
Claire S., Client Relations Manager
I was always under the impression that buying a house would be a very stressful and difficult process. But working with VU completely changed that perspective—it was an unbelievably smooth and straightforward experience. My loan officer, Dustin Johnson, and his team were incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and proactive throughout every step. They always kept me informed, answered all my questions promptly, and made sure I understood everything that was happening.Their professionalism and genuine care turned what could have been a nerve-wracking process into something I actually enjoyed. The only downside to closing on my house is that I won’t get to work with Dustin and his team on a daily basis anymore. I truly can’t recommend them enough to anyone looking to buy a home—they made my dream of homeownership a reality, and I’m so grateful for their support.
I only wish I had realized that their office was on the East Coast. It made things a bit more challenging.
Veterans United was exceptionally professional and highly focused. Additionally went out of their way to educate our family on the nuances of buying a home in the National Capital Region. The team led by Mr. Tyler Dunn engaged our realtor and the title company and ensured we had all of our questions answered. Superb experience.
Simply outstanding! Listen to their advice and they will get you to the finish line. Thank you team!
Mark, Andrew and the whole team was awesome and ensured to help from start to finish and didn’t give up. Thanks for all the hard work and dedication, your team makes it from a dream to a reality.
Faced adversity during the approval process, however Andrew did a great job responding.
I have used Josh three times not and each time has been an amazing experience. The entire team has communicated quickly and efficiently. They follow up and provide answers immediately. Amazing team to work with!
The experience of working with Katy R and her all star team was one of the best experiences in my life!!!😀
Hana & Nisha were amazing they went above and beyond customer service. I will definitely highly recommend both of them. Veterans United is the best. We have used Veterans United for the second time. And I would never go anywhere else to purchase or refinance a home they are number one in my book.
Aaron and his staff were extremely professional and friendly. They explained everything to me and even at times eased my concerns and fears with confidence and reassuring. Would definitely recommend Aaron and his staff for any new or current homeowner/buyer.
The whole team did an amazing job! Thank you'll for all you have done.
The Veterans United team really made my home purchase easy. From the start they were on top of every detail. I can’t express my gratitude for the attention to details, and the professionalism demonstrated by this extraordinary group. I would recommend Veterans United to all veterans who are considering a home purchase.
It wasn’t Cole, it was his assistant Rae Arnold! She was very unprompt about returning phone calls. Not just a few hours, but days!
Response from Veterans United
Hey Ronald,
Thank you for clarifying that, and I’m really sorry to hear about the delays you experienced when trying to get in touch. Waiting days for a response, especially during such an important and time-sensitive process, can be incredibly frustrating.
You should be able to rely on timely, consistent communication throughout your homebuying journey, and I regret that this wasn’t your experience. Feeling left without answers or updates is not the level of service we aim to provide.
I’d like the opportunity to look into this further and better understand what happened, including the communication gaps you encountered. If you’re open to it, please reach out to me directly at 1-800-212-5200 or ClientAdvocate@vu.com. The Client Advocate team is available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday, and we’re happy to follow up the next business day if you contact us after hours.
Sincerely,
Claire S., Client Relations Manager
My team at Veterans United went above and beyond to help me turn what started as a daydream into a reality. They took away the uncertainties, they were always responsive to questions and ensured that I understood each phase of the process. Whenever I completed a step or sequence of steps, they swiftly put those pieces into the puzzle and provided clear guidance on the next step or sequence of steps. They were always in regular contact with me, they gave me confidence and reassurance when I needed it and I never felt pressured.
The communication was horrible during the home-buying process. This caused us to prolong the process, led to multiple delays, and required us to submit many of the same documents more than once. Several times we were pressed to do list items as soon as possible that weren't needed at that very moment, but when important documents, such as the pest inspection expiration, came, we were told a mere 28 hours before it was no longer good for closing. We rushed to get the inspection done as soon as we could, with the company making time for us in their already busy schedule, taking the time to drive to a rural location over 40 minutes from their location. Pest inspection was completed and sent by 4:30 Thursday so that we could keep our Friday closing, but we were told Friday morning around 10 am that this was not the case because of understaffing. It has been extremely frustrating dealing with all of these different things for us to do, poor communication with us, and really a lack of care on VU's part. My last home-buying experience was great, but this was an absolute nightmare I wouldn't want anyone else to go through.
Response from Veterans United
Hey Thomas,
I’m really sorry this process felt so frustrating and disorganized for you. Communication plays such a big role in keeping everything on track, and I can understand how repeated document requests, shifting priorities, and last-minute issues would make this experience feel overwhelming.
The situation you described with the pest inspection and the rush to meet a closing timeline, only to have things change the next morning, sounds especially stressful. I’m sorry for the added pressure that put on you, particularly after going out of your way to get everything completed quickly. That’s not how this process should feel.
You deserved clearer guidance on what was needed and when, along with better coordination to help avoid delays like this. I also hear your concern about the overall lack of communication and care, and I regret that this experience didn’t reflect the level of support you expected.
I’d really like the chance to look more closely at your file, including the communication timeline and how these requests were handled, so we can better understand what happened. If you’re open to it, please reach out to me directly at 1-800-212-5200 or ClientAdvocate@vu.com. The Client Advocate team is available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday, and we’re happy to follow up the next business day if you contact us after hours.
Sincerely,
Claire S., Client Relations Manager
Overall, a great experience with Veterans United. Mr. Charles Saulberry was responsive, knowledgeable, and kept the process moving forward. Ms. Dene Lorenzen was great and communication was solid throughout, and they made the VA loan process straightforward. I chose them for their service and reliability—and they delivered.
