I'm delighted to welcome back John Bell III, the Executive Director of the VA Loan Guaranty Service! The changes to real estate in 2024 are shining a light on the VA Home Loan program, and John is here to unveil the inner workings and recent improvements to the program. The goal of the program is simple: boost efficiencies and support all Veterans in their homeownership journeys. This episode is a must-listen for any Veteran interested in homeownership and also for real estate professionals who are eager to better assist in that process!

 

 

Key takeaways to listen for

• How the VA Home Loan program has streamlined processes to reduce closing times for home loans
• Info on support structures the VA has set up to help veterans STAY in their homes
• How the VA is continuing to adapt to the challenges of the shifting real estate market

 

 

Resources mentioned in this episode

• #364: MR. JOHN BELL III
• VA Home Loans
• Regulations.gov: Learn About the Regulatory Process
• Federal Register :: Loan Guaranty: Minimum Property Requirements for VA-Guaranteed and Direct Loans

 

 

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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