The Veterans United Team was so wonderful to work with
Exec Summary: The loan closed, but the process was marred by poor communication, dismissive leadership, and an insecure obsession with perfect scores over perfect service. Veterans deserve better.Veterans United’s post-closing survey request arrived with all the subtlety of a drill sergeant: “It is expected of us to receive a ‘10’ rating for the company rating on that survey – it would mean the world to us and really help out our team and company. If you think we did a good job, but cannot rate us a 10 it is better not to do the survey.”
Translation: Your honest feedback is welcome… provided it’s flawless. Anything less? Keep it to yourself. This single email speaks volumes about where priorities truly lie at Veterans United—polishing the appearance of perfection over delivering the substance of it.
The loan process itself was a masterclass in mediocrity masked as efficiency. Communication was consistently frustrating: multiple ignored email requests, responses that had zero relevance to the questions asked, and a general sense that correspondence was skimmed at best. I spoke with the loan officer exactly twice—both times only after escalating due to extreme frustration with his “team.” His go-to response? Downplaying clear lapses as minor “oversights” that could be easily dismissed. When you’re entrusting your life’s savings and a home purchase approaching $1 million, “oversight” doesn’t cut it. Veterans deserve professionals who read, comprehend, and respond with precision—not excuses.
This isn’t about one bad apple; it’s systemic. The hands-off, self-checkout-lane approach (“don’t bother us, just do what you’re told”) permeates the experience. The company positions itself as the veteran-first choice, yet treats borrowers—many of them fellow veterans—like inconveniences rather than clients deserving clear, effective leadership that demands the same from its staff.
If the service had truly earned a 10, no arm-twisting would be necessary. Instead, the push for artificial perfection only highlights the gap between marketing and reality. I submitted a 7, which in hindsight felt generous. Would I choose Veterans United again? Absolutely not. Plenty of lenders handle VA loans without making you feel like your feedback is a threat to their ego.
The service Veterans United provides makes the home buying process clear and reduces the stresses involved.
The steps that are necessary to accomplish are laid out and clear to the borrower.
Other services are offered, but never pushed. We took advantage of the homeowners insurance that was offered because the product was explained clearly and was actually at a better price than what I received while comparing quotes.
Everyone was professional and a pleasure to work!
Thank you to all that I worked with!
Refinancing a home can be stressful and uncertain, but my experience with Veterans United was the complete opposite, and that’s entirely because of Yoel Stefanos and Christie Thomason.From the very beginning, they treated me like more than just another file or number in the system. They treated me like family. Yoel and Christie took the time to walk me through every step of the refinance process, making sure I understood what was happening and why. No question was ever too small, and they were always there with clear answers, encouragement, and guidance.What really stood out to me was their communication. I was never left wondering what was going on. They kept me informed throughout, checked in regularly, and ensured everything moved smoothly. That level of care and professionalism made what could have been a stressful process feel easy and reassuring.Because of their dedication and hard work, I was able to refinance my mortgage and secure a better rate, but what I gained from the experience was even more valuable: the confidence of knowing I had a team truly looking out for my best interests.Yoel and Christie are the kind of people who remind you that great service still exists. They go above and beyond, they care about the people they help, and they take real pride in what they do. I’m incredibly grateful for their help and proud to recommend them to anyone considering a refinance or home loan.Veterans United is fortunate to have people like Yoel and Christie representing them.
Everyone that closed with us were amazing and top notch. Answered all questions. Worked overtime and extra hard to get us in our home.
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Amazing team who made the process stress free
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We could not have asked for a better team to work with during the purchase and closing of our home in Ocala, FL. Thank you very much for everything you have done for us.
Sincerely,
Earl & Virginia Taylor
I recently completed my latest home purchase with the help of the amazing team at Veterans United, and I couldn’t be more pleased. From start to finish, every single team member added value to the process and made this experience one I will never forget.They were professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely cared about making things as smooth and stress-free as possible. I felt supported every step of the way—whether it was answering my questions promptly, guiding me through paperwork, or just being there to reassure me during the more intense moments.What really stood out was the way they worked together seamlessly. Each person brought their own expertise and attention to detail, and it was clear that their priority was making sure I felt confident and informed throughout.Thanks to Veterans United, I not only found a new home—I also found a team I’ll absolutely return to for future purchases. Thank you all for your outstanding service and dedication!
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Garet and Chad and the entire team at Veterans United were truly outstanding. I contacted Garet with 3 weeks to close and they were ready to close in 2 weeks…amazing! The website is so easy to navigate and handy to see the entire process and keep track of all the documents. I will definitely be coming back and referring my friends and family to Garet and the entire Veterans United Company. Great experience!
Daniel and Haley were absolutely amazing. A 5 star review would not be enough! They made buying our first home so easy. We could never say thank you enough!
IMHO, I would employ others to take advantage of this Company. I couldn't be more satisfied. It was like ordering a full meal from soup to nuts and walking away very satisfied. Thanks to all of you concerned.
Dennis Maxwell.
I didn’t know anything about buying a house and they made it super simple and easy to understand.
From initial loan to my IRRRL Lance was outstanding, informative, and reachable for any questions that I had!
