Overall, they got us our loan! My husband and I had some frustration with their POA requirements. We were planning to use a POA from the beginning, since my husband is at sea on deployment (we are both active duty). Since I was using my VA loan and taking care of all of the interfacing with this company, I did not think there would be an issue. It was not less than a week before closing our concierge informed us about the Alive and Well requirement due the day of signing. It is a very inflexible policy that requires a phone call or email from the party being signed for as the POA. Luckily, my husband was able to get an email off the ship. As a submariner, it would have been nearly impossible to do the same. I was disappointed this policy was not communicated earlier, leading to unneeded stress during the final week of escrow. Though everything else was smooth, I would not recommend this company if you are intending to use a POA while one party is deployed.
Response from Veterans United
Hi Veronica,
Thank you for sharing your experience, and I’m glad we were able to help you and your husband secure your loan. That said, I’m really sorry for the added stress surrounding the POA requirements, especially so close to closing.
Given your husband’s deployment and the planning you had in place from the beginning, I can understand how frustrating it must have been to learn about the Alive and Well requirement at the last minute. Situations like yours require clear, proactive communication, and it’s disappointing that this wasn’t brought up earlier in the process. I can only imagine how stressful that final week must have felt trying to coordinate under those circumstances.
Your feedback is incredibly important, especially when it comes to supporting active duty service members navigating unique challenges like deployment. I’d really like the opportunity to learn more about your experience and ensure your concerns are fully heard.
If you’re open to it, please reach out to me at 1-800-212-5200 or ClientAdvocate@vu.com. We’re available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday, and we’ll follow up the next business day if you contact us after hours.
Sincerely,
Claire S., Client Relations Manager
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