Rebuilding Hope: How the VA Supports Veterans After Disasters – A Conversation with John Bell

After Hurricane Helene, Veterans facing the unimaginable have a lifeline. Returning guest John Bell, Executive Director of the VA Home Loans Program, chat with us to reveal how the VA is stepping up with powerful relief options to help Veterans rebuild and recover. He also shares insights on skyrocketing insurance costs and the VA's new toolkit for real estate pros working with Veterans. Don’t miss this essential guide to the support available for Veterans and their families after a disaster!

 

Key takeaways to listen for

• Exclusive VA programs designed to keep Veterans afloat after disasters like Hurricane Helene
• Home affordability crisis and how the VA is tackling these challenges to protect veteran homeowners
• Recent VA policy changes that make buying a home easier than ever for Veterans
• The VA’s powerful new toolkit and why real estate agents need to know about it
• Surprising stats on veteran homeowners that reveal their financial resilience and commitment to stable homeownership

 

Resources mentioned in this episode

• Real Estate Professionals VA Home Loans
• Real Estate Professionals VA Home Loan Tool Kit
• Welcome to Loan Guaranty Service (LGY) Training - VA Home Loans
• What real estate industry changes mean for VA home loan borrowers - VA News
• Circular 26-24-16 Guaranteeing VA Loans with Veteran-Paid Buyer-Broker Charges: Circular 26-24-14 Change 1
• VA Guidance on Natural Disasters

 

Get answers to your questions and learn more about the VA-guaranteed home loan program here by going to https://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/contact_rlc_info.asp.

 

In addition to what LGY offers, Veterans, survivors, family members, and caregivers affected by natural disasters can go to https://www.va.gov/resources/disaster-help/ or call the MyVA411 main information line (1-800-698-2411) to get assistance with other VA benefits and healthcare.

 

About John Bell III

John E. Bell III began serving as Executive Director of the Loan Guaranty Service on June 21, 2022. He is responsible for delivering VA Home Loan Benefits to his fellow Veterans. Mr. Bell has extensive mortgage industry experience, having served in leadership roles with nationwide lenders for over 20 years before starting his career with the VA in 2010.

 

Mr. Bell's top priorities are ensuring that VA home loan benefits are the product of choice for Veterans and that Loan Guaranty is the VA program of choice for his 900 talented staff.

 

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