Up until the Friday before we closed (closed on the following Monday) everything seemed to be going well. Then, I dont know what happened or who screwed the pooch, but someone messed up big! We were supposed to walk away from closing with $75.. no big deal there, but then, because someone could not read a contract, we were asked to come up with $11k to bring to closing, we found out the $11k number the morning of closing. The sellers had already pre-signed. This was the most stressful event of our move. We were teetering on breach of contract because of you guys. The only way out to close was to get a $5k lender credit (should have been all of it due to your mistake) and my agent ( a personal friend) had to sacrifice her commission to get the new closing day numbers to line up. I'll now be cutting her a check from the sale of our old home to help fix your mistake. And on top of this.. I was told my first payment is due less than a month after we closed, originally my first payment was due to be December 1st. Short of you finding a way to fix this, not only would I not recommend you, I would adamantly warn people about you.Now that that was said, Arlo and Lexie were GREAT. Easy to work with, decent on the communication and very clear on what they needed.
Response from Veterans United
Hi Donald,
I can only imagine how stressful it must have been to face such a significant change in your closing costs at the last minute, especially when you were expecting everything to be ready to go. Closing on a home should be an exciting milestone, and I'm sorry that unexpected financial concerns and confusion surrounding your first payment overshadowed that experience.
I appreciate you taking the time to recognize Arlo and Lexie for their support and communication throughout the process. While I'm glad they made a positive impression, I understand that doesn't take away from the frustration you experienced at closing. Your concerns about the last-minute changes and the impact they had on everyone involved deserve a closer look.
I'd appreciate the opportunity to review what happened and discuss your concerns further. Please reach out to my Client Advocate team at 1-800-212-5200 or ClientAdvocate@vu.com. I hope we have the chance to better understand your experience.
Sincerely,
Claire S., Client Relations Manager
Our team at Veterans United made purchasing our first home smooth and straightforward! The support, communication, and customer service exceeded our expectations! Thank you Veterans United!!
The entire team was great to work with. They answered all of my questions, and guided me through the entire process.
First you need to make sure the client has access and knowledge of using a computer or cell phone to access the portal. Not everyone using the internet. Second you also need to make sure you have the correct telephone number and email address the the veteran. Because this was not verified the veteran’s rate was not locked in and he ended up having to pay the higher interest rate. Third not everyone trust the internet and they are not willing to give you access to their banking information. Fourth, if the veteran gets to the closing table and they did not e-sign the documents make sure all closing documents can be sent to the closing office so they get signed. This happened at the closing and the portal was down and funds could not be released until these papers got signed and it delayed the closing for 3 hours because your people said they couldn’t send the documents to the closer. This is not acceptable and was not fair to the buyer or the seller. So no I would not recommend veterans United to a friend.
Response from Veterans United
Hi Brain,
I'm sorry to hear about the challenges you experienced throughout the loan process, especially with communication and the unexpected delays at closing. I understand how frustrating it must have been to navigate these issues when you were simply trying to help ensure everything went smoothly.
You bring up important concerns about making sure borrowers are comfortable with the technology being used, have accurate contact information on file, and understand what is needed throughout the process. I also recognize how upsetting it would be to encounter difficulties with documents at the closing table, particularly when both the buyer and seller are waiting for things to move forward. I'm sorry this experience left you feeling that you couldn't recommend Veterans United.
I'd appreciate the opportunity to look into these concerns further and better understand what happened. Please reach out to my Client Advocate team at 1-800-212-5200 or ClientAdvocate@vu.com so we can discuss your experience in more detail.
Sincerely,
Claire S., Client Relations Manager
OK, so, I have always preferred renting for the convenience, but then about a year ago I was somehow inspired to buy a home, if I could find the right now. I h ad stumbled onto VU and had contacted them with my interest in doing a VA loan, which would be my first. My best friend "sister" and I spent months trying to find one close to her house, (My mom has dementia and I am her caregiver and my friend and her family have helped me care for her and she has become part of their family) Unfortunately, they were all high priced and still a bit away distance-wise, so we kind of tabled it for another time. For anyone who doesn't think prayer works, they might want to recheck that! A mutual friend of ours owned a house literally across the street, and one day she told us that she and her husband were going to move back to TX and they decided to finally sell the house. Once my friend told her about me wanting it, she didn't even list it, instead doing a FSBO, which took out the middle man. I contacted Alec and crew to tell him I had finally found a house and he was so excited for me! He literally took care of everything and brought in Elizabeth and Blake to hold my hand through the process, which took less than a month! When they said they were going to do something, they did it and with high quality caring. They found a title company locally that also was awesome with very helpful and attentive people. They even had gotten a beautiful sign made for my craft room! It was one of the very few times in my life that I have done business with an organization/company where it was obvious these people had answered a calling to do this and genuinely loved it. They are an example of what customer care (aka service) is supposed to be like. I've been an RN for over 30 years, and a psychotherapist for over 7 years, so I know first hand the importance of making sure my clients feel taken care of. I have their phone numbers starred in my contact list, and whenever I meet a fellow Veteran wanting to purchase, Veterans United will be THE first company, and they will be the first names I give out. Somebody, please give these folks a raise, or at least a nice Christmas bonus!
Thanks for everything and Merry Christmas!
Dr. Karen Wall
MAJ (Retired) Army Nurse Corps
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I don't know how, but everyone on my team better get a raise, a bonus, some vacation time, or something that is deserving of such a great group of people. The whole team was great!
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The whole team, thank you all!
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A huge thank you to Bill and Lani for their incredible support throughout my home-buying journey! I had so many questions, and they were always patient, responsive, and willing to help. No question was ever too big or too small. They made the entire process much less overwhelming, and I truly appreciated their guidance and reassurance every step of the way. I’m so grateful to have had them by my side and help me reach this exciting milestone. I highly recommend Veterans United!
