Veterans United Home Loans

Redbud-Sponsored Missouri Startup Weekend Leaves Solvtax Poised to Be Next Billion-Dollar Alumni

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Montag, April 15, 2024
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Redbud-sponsored Missouri Startup Weekend ends with Solvtax as the winner.

Key Points: 
  • Redbud-sponsored Missouri Startup Weekend ends with Solvtax as the winner.
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    First place winner of 2024 Missouri Startup Weekend, Solvtax.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Ears perked up throughout the audience of Missouri Startup Weekend (MOSW) when Solvtax presented their winning pitch: a solution for avoiding financial implications through better business personal property tax management.
  • Missouri Startup Weekend , co-chaired by Brett Calhoun, Sas Cairnes, and Maria Heyen, is in its 12th year and was hosted in Columbia from April 5-7th.

Could the Housing Market Be Turning Around For Buyers? Some Prospective Homebuyers Think So

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Dienstag, April 23, 2024
Sale, Veterans United Home Loans, Environment, Real estate

COLUMBIA, Mo., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the spring homebuying market heads into full swing and more sellers begin to enter the market, Veterans and service members are moving up their homebuying timelines, according to the Veteran Homebuying Report, a quarterly national survey of prospective homebuyers, released today by Veterans United Home Loans, the nation's largest provider of VA loans. Though concerns about finding a home and high home prices persist, respondents were more optimistic about the economy and their own financial outlook.

Key Points: 
  • Though concerns about finding a home and high home prices persist, respondents were more optimistic about the economy and their own financial outlook.
  • The online survey of more than 600 Veterans and service members conducted between March 1-15 found 42% of buyers plan to purchase in the next six months, up 15 percentage points from a year ago.
  • Among would-be buyers overall, 71% plan to buy in the next 12 months, up slightly from last quarter.
  • Homebuyers are more optimistic about the economy, interest rates
    The survey's economic outlook score jumped 14 points quarter over year, with more respondents expecting interest rates, inflation and the overall economy to improve.

Veterans United Named one of Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2024

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Mittwoch, April 10, 2024
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COLUMBIA, Mo., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the ninth consecutive year, Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine have recognized Veterans United Home Loans as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2024.

Key Points: 
  • COLUMBIA, Mo., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the ninth consecutive year, Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine have recognized Veterans United Home Loans as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2024.
  • 69 among the nation's top 100 and is one of three Missouri-based companies to make the 2024 list.
  • The 100 Best Companies to Work For list is the only recognition that focuses on how employees feel about their workplace.
  • "Fortune is happy to have collaborated with Great Place To Work for the 27th year to recognize the 100 Best Companies to Work For," says Alyson Shontell, editor-in-chief at Fortune.

Navy Federal Credit Union Launches Veterans at Home Project with Rebuilding Together for Three US Veterans

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Mittwoch, November 15, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231115743447/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231115743447/en/
    Navy Federal volunteers partner with Rebuilding Together in Arlington, VA, to support a Veteran homeowner with needed home repairs and modifications.
  • Senior Vice President of Mortgage Lending at Navy Federal Fred Quick volunteered his time working at the Dallas, TX, site.
  • In total, more than 1,400 Navy Federal volunteers have contributed over 10,000 volunteer hours to Rebuilding Together’s mission, exceeding $380,000 in community impact.
  • This partnership has created a long-lasting impact for local Veterans in need, as illustrated in a story on Navy Federal’s blog

Tunnel to Towers Foundation Joins #MissionZero Campaign to Empower Veteran Homeownership with Zero Down

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Mittwoch, November 8, 2023
Veterans' affairs, Tunnel to Towers Foundation, Veterans United Home Loans, The Wall Street Journal, News Corp, Tunnel, Real estate, Veteran

Staten Island, New York, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Tunnel to Towers Foundation, an organization dedicated to honoring the sacrifice of those who have served our country, proudly announces its support for the #MissionZero campaign.

Key Points: 
  • Staten Island, New York, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Tunnel to Towers Foundation, an organization dedicated to honoring the sacrifice of those who have served our country, proudly announces its support for the #MissionZero campaign.
  • The #MissionZero campaign is built on the foundation of a shocking revelation: only 3 in 10 Veterans are aware they can buy a home without any down payment through VA loans.
  • The VA home loan benefit is a token of gratitude for their immense sacrifice, and it’s disheartening to see such a powerful tool underutilized.
  • Through the #MissionZero campaign, we are committed to educating every Veteran and service member about their ability to buy a home with zero down, enabling them to secure a part of the American dream they fought to protect.”
    By joining the #MissionZero campaign, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation reaffirms its ongoing mission to support military families and Veterans.

Only 3 in 10 Veterans Know They Can Buy a Home With Zero Down

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Mittwoch, November 8, 2023
Fair, Housing, Military personnel, Veterans' affairs, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Veterans United Home Loans, The Wall Street Journal, News Corp, Tunnel to Towers Foundation, Learning, Tunnel, Dream, Real estate, Veteran

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- While many Veterans are aware they have access to Veterans Affairs home loan benefits, which honor their service by making homeownership more accessible, just 3 in 10 know they can use that benefit to buy a home with a zero down payment, according to a new national survey of Veterans and active duty service members.

Key Points: 
  • The #MissionZero campaign aims to make sure every Veteran and service member knows their hard-earned VA loan benefit helps them buy with 0% down.
  • The campaign aims not to end until every Veteran and service member knows the power of what they've earned.
  • We owe it to our Veterans to ensure they have the information they need to make informed housing decisions.
  • At the same time, they also offer Veterans the freedom to choose how and where they invest their savings."

National Survey Shows Veterans and Service Members Are Optimistic About Homebuying

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Mittwoch, Juni 28, 2023
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COLUMBIA, Mo., June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite the headwinds of higher rates and home prices, Veterans are optimistic about homebuying in the next year, according to a recent national survey by Veterans United Home Loans , the nation's largest VA lender.

Key Points: 
  • COLUMBIA, Mo., June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite the headwinds of higher rates and home prices, Veterans are optimistic about homebuying in the next year, according to a recent national survey by Veterans United Home Loans , the nation's largest VA lender.
  • Three-quarters (75%) of Veterans and service members considering homeownership in the next three years plan to buy in the next 12 months and more than half (55%) say buying a home feels within reach.
  • With the VA loan program, qualified Veterans and service members can purchase with no down payment, no mortgage insurance and access to the industry's lowest average interest rates.
  • "At a time when many would-be buyers are struggling, this hard-earned home loan benefit can help Veterans and service members break through a bruising housing market."

"Rosie the Riveter" among WWII heroes to launch 2023 Dream Flights Tour

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Mittwoch, März 29, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carson City, Nev.-based Dream Flights will launch its 2023 Dream Flights Tour in San Diego on Thursday, March 30 at Gillespie Field/Circle Air Group, located at 681 Kenney St., El Cajon.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carson City, Nev.-based Dream Flights will launch its 2023 Dream Flights Tour in San Diego on Thursday, March 30 at Gillespie Field/Circle Air Group, located at 681 Kenney St., El Cajon.
  • "A Dream Flight is our way of thanking our nation's heroes for their service and sacrifice," said Darryl Fisher.
  • "A Dream Flight is our way of thanking our nation's heroes for their service and sacrifice," said Fisher.
  • Since 2011, Dream Flights' fleet of six restored Stearman biplanes has landed in 49 states and more than 300 cities.

National Survey Shows Service Members, Veterans Are Optimistic About Homebuying in 2023

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Mittwoch, Januar 18, 2023
Housing, Veterans United Home Loans, Real estate, Veteran

COLUMBIA, Mo., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Interest rate hikes and all-cash offers made homebuying challenging for service members and Veterans in the market last year, but most are optimistic about buying in 2023, according to a new national survey by Veterans United Home Loans , the nation's largest VA lender.

Key Points: 
  • COLUMBIA, Mo., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Interest rate hikes and all-cash offers made homebuying challenging for service members and Veterans in the market last year, but most are optimistic about buying in 2023, according to a new national survey by Veterans United Home Loans , the nation's largest VA lender.
  • Even with the rocky rate and affordability outlook, 30% of current service members and 15% of Veterans plan to buy a home in 2023.
  • Looking further, nearly three quarters of current service members (71%) plan to buy a home in the next five years.
  • Key findings from the 2023 Service Member and Veteran Homebuyer Report include:
    Current service members are most optimistic about homebuying.

Missouri Batteries Power NASA's Artemis-I Mission

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Donnerstag, November 17, 2022
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Missouri has a long history of powering NASA's space program.

Key Points: 
  • Missouri has a long history of powering NASA's space program.
  • NASA just launched the Artemis-I, and it was powered by Missouri-made batteries.
  • Eight different types of batteries from EaglePicher , an energy manufacturing company based in Joplin, Missouri, are on board the spacecraft, providing power at crucial times during the mission.
  • Missouri Partnership is a public-private economic development organization focused on attracting new jobs and investment to the state and promoting Missouri's business strengths.