had a very disappointing experience working with this team. Communication was consistently poor—we had to repeatedly follow up just to receive basic updates, and we never felt like a priority.Kendal and Donna were often unprofessional and dismissive. On multiple occasions, they emphasized how busy they were or mentioned upcoming vacations, which only reinforced the lack of attention given to our file. Most concerning, Donna accidentally included me on an email where she was making fun of me, which was completely inappropriate and unacceptable.Additionally, the appraisal process was handled extremely poorly. The report contained numerous errors—over eight corrections were needed—including incorrect names and inaccurate information. This significantly delayed the process and added unnecessary stress.Overall, this was a frustrating and unprofessional experience from start to finish. I would not recommend this team and will not be using them again.
Response from Veterans United
Hi Andrew,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Reading your review, it's clear that the process left you feeling overlooked, frustrated, and disappointed, and I'm sorry that was your experience.
Communication is a critical part of any home loan journey, and I understand how discouraging it can be when you're repeatedly following up for updates or feeling like your concerns aren't receiving the attention they deserve. I'm also sorry to hear that interactions with members of the team came across as dismissive or unprofessional. The situation you described regarding an email is especially concerning and not reflective of the level of professionalism and respect we strive to provide every borrower.
I also understand how frustrating it must have been to encounter multiple errors in the appraisal report, particularly when those corrections contributed to delays and added stress to an already important process. We know how much our borrowers rely on accurate information and timely communication throughout the loan experience.
I'd appreciate the opportunity to learn more about what happened and review your concerns further. If you're willing, please reach out to me directly at 1-800-212-5200 or ClientAdvocate@vu.com. The Client Advocate team is available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST, and messages received outside those hours are typically responded to the next business day.
Sincerely,
Claire S., Client Relations Manager
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Outstanding job and was able to save me a lot of money.
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Anne Kuster and her team were great. We had constant communication, updates, and follow-ups. Our close got through ahead of time and all aspects were well coordinated. Anytime she was going to be out she left us at least two other people to contact as backups.
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