Our VA specialists are real Veterans and experienced mortgage professionals with expert knowledge and training on the VA mortgage process.
1st State Veteran Mortgage is dedicated to serving Veterans and military families. We are a leading mortgage lender with over 24 years of mortgage experience.
Unlike conventional loans, VA loans do not require independent mortgage insurance.
Learn More90% of VA loans are 0 down payment loans. A VA mortgage can allow you to purchase a home with very little initial out of pocket expenses.
Learn MoreYou don't need to have a perfect credit score to qualify for a VA loan. Those with less than perfect credit can sometimes qualify.
Learn MoreThe VA Loan has many advantages that make it one of the most appealing paths to homeownership — and this great benefit is reserved exclusively to those who bravely served our country and select military spouses.
When combined, the benefits of the VA mortgage allow service members and Veterans to take advantage of substantial cost savings under qualification requirements designed specifically for members of the military and their unique needs.
Frank was great to work with!
Richard Newman
Thank you so much Bernie for all the services you provided. This experience as you know if life changing in the best way possible. I'm looking forward to working with you again in the near future on another home. Thank you again for all your assistance! The team was amazing. I felt in great hands...
Etana Reign
Bernie Doherty is fantastic! He made this entire experience stress free. I will definitely tell everyone about Pike Creek & Bernie!
Keith Debarbieris
Rich was very easy to work with!
Tavis Miller
Very great customer service from Nick & quick to act upon settlement.
Deborah Mossop
Aaron Winchell was very responsive and helpful!
Heidi Taylor
Excellent service, great people, and very helpful and responsive.
Eric Ledoschuk
Awesome experience with Bernie all the way through the process!
Joshua McGonigle
Dear Bernie,
Fred and I just wanted to say thank you. We were and are completely satisfied with the level of service you provided. You were always available anytime of the day to answer our questions and responded in a timely manner. Your friendliness, personability (not sure if that's a word :)...
Fred & Nancy Eller
Nick was easy to contact and gave fast responses. I had a great experience as a first time homebuyer!
Alexis Burlin
Growing up in a military family, I learned the values of selfless service, honor, respect and loyalty.
I carry those values into my job and passion today: Helping fellow military men and women get into homes.
My first mortgage was a VA mortgage and since retiring from the Army in ’91, I’ve helped put thousands of veterans in homes through the VA Mortgage Program.
Let our veteran help you today!
Thanks for your service, Jon!
-The team at 1st State Veteran Mortgage