The experience with the lending officers was extremely disappointing due to a clear lack of professionalism, poor communication, and inadequate time management. Timelines and expectations were consistently misrepresented, and the process required three separate extensions to the closing file in order to meet the necessary deadlines. This mismanagement jeopardized the successful completion of the transaction, resulted in additional costs to the seller—who was unable to plan his move accordingly—and caused significant stress and uncertainty for the buyer, who received no clear assurance that their loan would be approved in time.
Response from Veterans United
Hey Derek,
I’m really sorry to hear how things played out on this one. It sounds like the delays and lack of communication created a stressful situation not just for the buyer, but also for the seller—and that’s something we take seriously. No one should be left guessing whether their loan will be ready in time, especially when multiple extensions are involved and people are trying to make major life moves around closing dates.
You should have been able to count on clear timelines, consistent updates, and a team that kept things on track. I hate that this fell short on all fronts. If you’re open to it, I’d like to have our Client Advocate team take a closer look at the file. You can reach us directly at 1-800-212-5200 or ClientAdvocate@vu.com. We’re available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.
Thanks again for the candid feedback—it helps us know where we need to improve.
Sincerely,
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