DVS Hosting Free Virtual Conversation August 19
The New York State Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) will host a free virtual conversation on August 19 designed to help veterans, service members, and military families better understand and maximize one of the most valuable benefits earned through military service: the VA Home Loan.
“Veterans Mean Business!” is a special one-hour edition of DVS’s successful virtual Chat & Chew series. It will take place August 19 from 10 to 11 a.m. and feature Michelle Viola Straight, Executive Director of Military Home Loan Benefits at ClearPath Mortgage Solutions, who brings more than 35 years of experience in VA housing, real estate investing, and veteran advocacy.
The VA Home Loan program can provide eligible veterans, service members, and certain surviving spouses with significant advantages when purchasing, building, improving, or refinancing a home. However, misconceptions about the program and a lack of familiarity with its provisions can sometimes prevent eligible individuals from fully exploring the opportunities available to them and potentially cost them financially. DVS wants to ensure that all who served can fully maximize their VA Home Loan benefit.
The conversation will be hosted by DVS Special Assistant for Community Engagement Dr. Lessie Branch, an award-winning author, scholar, advocate, and U.S. Navy Veteran.
“This conversation is ultimately about knowledge, access, and empowerment,” said Dr. Branch. “For many veterans and military families, homeownership represents much more than purchasing a house. It can be an important part of building stability, creating generational wealth, and strengthening a family’s financial future. We want participants to leave this Chat & Chew with practical information, greater confidence, and questions they may not have even known to ask before joining us.”
The August 19 virtual program is free and open to all who served. Register at https://tinyurl.com/34mfxfej.
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