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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