VA Home Loans in 2025: Myths, Facts, and Game-Changing Updates with John Bell III

VA loans are faster, smarter, and more competitive than ever, so why are real estate pros still missing the mark? John Bell III, head of the VA Home Loan Program, joins us to drop major updates, debunk industry myths, and explain why VA buyers are winning in today’s market. If you serve Veterans or want to dominate the real estate game in 2025, this episode is for you!

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Key takeaways to listen for

Why 2025 is the strongest year yet for VA Home Loan volume
How the VA’s digital platform is enabling agents to advocate for Veterans
Ways the VA completes appraisals in under 7 business days
Who qualifies for VA loans in 2025?
Where to get the VA Home Loan Toolkit every pro should be using

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Resources mentioned in this episode

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Find direct support through the VA Loan Guaranty Service, whether you're a Veteran, agent, or lender. Submit a ticket via https://benefits.va.gov/HOMELOANS/contact.asp or call their toll-free line for fast, reliable answers.

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About John Bell III
John 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.

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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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