ATTENTION ALL LENDERS!
We are expanding our Press Release Service to Lenders, mainly because you work closely with Realtors, most of whom are military-friendly.
We love our Military and we have well over 10 years of experience providing Press Releases for MRP Certified and Military-Friendly Realtors who specialize in assisting Veterans and Military Families with their relocation, buying and/or selling needs.
A Press Release can truly do wonders for you AND your business! The DISTRIBUTION and EXPOSURE we provide is so MASSIVE, you will be amazed!
We have learned from the Realtors themselves, that many of the Lenders they deal with would love to have their own Press Release, especially because the EXPOSURE is so VAST!
Allison Sledge, our CEO and accomplished Writer has a passion for helping people get their story and business offerings out to the world!
Feel free to give Herb a call or text, and we will schedule a call with Allison, who will introduce you to our amazing and one-of-a-kind service. You’ll be glad you did!
With best wishes,
Herbert Schwarz – President
Military Real Estate Professionals
mrprealtors.com
(310) 651-1333
Allison Sledge - CEO / Writer
Military Real Estate Professionals
(980) 273-0516
We love doing Press Releases
for Luxury Home Realtors too!
Military-Friendly Lenders add a Special Dimension, Enhancing
the Veterans' Home Relocation, Buying or Selling Experience!
VA (Veterans Affairs) lenders are important to military veterans because they provide mortgage loans specifically designed for veterans, active-duty service members, and eligible surviving spouses. These loans, known as VA loans, offer several advantages that make homeownership more accessible and affordable for veterans. Here are some reasons why VA lenders are important to military veterans:
VA loan expertise: Realtors who are knowledgeable about VA loans and their requirements can market themselves as experts in assisting veterans with their home purchases. They can educate veterans about the benefits of VA loans, navigate the intricacies of the application process, and help find properties that meet VA loan criteria.
No down payment: One of the most significant benefits of VA loans is that they typically do not require a down payment. This is a crucial advantage, as saving for a down payment can be a significant barrier for many homebuyers, especially those transitioning out of the military. The ability to purchase a home without a down payment can make homeownership more attainable and help veterans preserve their savings for other essential expenses.
More lenient credit requirements: VA lenders are generally more flexible when it comes to credit requirements compared to conventional lenders. While they still assess applicants' creditworthiness, they may be more willing to consider factors such as stable income and a good payment history, even if the veteran has a lower credit score. This makes it easier for veterans with less-than-perfect credit to qualify for a loan and achieve their homeownership goals.
Competitive interest rates: VA loans often offer competitive interest rates that are typically lower than those of conventional loans. This can result in significant long-term savings for veterans over the life of the loan. Lower interest rates mean lower monthly mortgage payments, allowing veterans to allocate their funds toward other important expenses or financial goals.
Military relocation programs: Many real estate agencies develop specialized relocation programs designed specifically for military personnel. These programs highlight the realtors' understanding of military relocations and their ability to handle the unique challenges involved, such as short notice moves or knowledge of VA loan processes.
Military discounts and incentives: Offering special discounts or incentives exclusively for veterans can be an effective marketing strategy. These incentives might include reduced commission rates, covering certain closing costs, or providing additional services tailored to military needs.
Online presence: Maintaining an active and engaging online presence through websites, blogs, and social media platforms allows realtors to reach military veterans who search for properties and real estate information online. They can share relevant content, market updates, and showcase their expertise in assisting veterans with their housing needs.
No private mortgage insurance (PMI): Unlike conventional loans, VA loans do not require private mortgage insurance (PMI). PMI is typically mandatory for borrowers who make a down payment of less than 20% on a conventional loan. By eliminating the need for PMI, VA loans help veterans save money on their monthly mortgage payments.
Additional protections: VA loans come with certain safeguards and protections for veterans. For instance, lenders offering VA loans must comply with specific guidelines and standards set by the Department of Veterans Affairs, ensuring that veterans are treated fairly throughout the loan process. Additionally, if a veteran encounters financial difficulties and faces the possibility of foreclosure, the VA provides support through loan counseling and other assistance programs.
In summary, VA lenders are important to military veterans because they specialize in offering VA loans, which provide unique advantages such as no down payment, lenient credit requirements, competitive interest rates, and the absence of private mortgage insurance. These benefits make homeownership more accessible and affordable for veterans, helping them transition into civilian life and establish stability for themselves and their families.
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Herb Schwarz
President
mrppressreleases@gmail.com.com
(310) 651-1333
Head
Introducing One of Our Stellar Lenders: Ray George
Retired Master Sergeant of our United States Air Force
FLORIDA VA LOAN SPECIALIST RAY GEORGE IS BUILDING A NATIONWIDE TEAM OF QUALIFIED MILITARY RELOCATION PROFESSIONALS
Press Release
Written By
Allison Sledge
"Our initial goal is to have two dedicated VA lenders
and two MRP real estate agents in every State across
America, who all share the same commitment of putting our military first.”
— Ray George
ENGLEWOOD, FL, UNITED STATES, June 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Raymond “Ray” George is committed to helping veterans and active-duty military families achieve their real estate goals. A retired Master Sergeant of the United States Air Force, Ray understands how to use the VA loan benefit to support those who served and sacrificed to protect our freedoms.
Sergeant Raymond George is focused on building a nationwide team of VA lenders and Military Relocation Professionals (MRPs). He says, “There is no unified national network of VA lenders and military real estate agents working together on the level they should be, and that needs to change. I have qualified VA buyers ready to move right now, and I need MRP real estate agents who know the VA process and how to treat these buyers. We need to unite as a group; therefore, we are building a network of like-minded military real estate professionals and lenders who are passionate and enthusiastic about serving military families. Our initial goal is to have two dedicated VA lenders and two MRP real estate agents in every State across America, who all share the same commitment of putting our military first. Eventually, this will grow by leaps and bounds, but for now, we are concentrating on making this happen, two at a time. Our team members need to be better than the best. They must answer their phones whenever it rings and respond promptly - because one of the most disturbing things about this industry is the lack of professionalism. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve talked with veterans and military spouses who are unable to connect with a military agent, and we will not tolerate that from any member of our team. We must know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that our veterans and active-duty families are in great hands with our MRP agents and VA lenders because communication is EVERYTHING!” https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Ey44k8jP8/
For veterans and active-duty service members, buying a home comes with benefits that no civilian can access: Zero down VA loans, no private mortgage insurance, lower rates than conventional financing, and adapted-housing grants worth over $126,000.00 for service-connected disabilities. This is a niche market which can be lucrative for those who care more about our veterans than they do making a commission. That is the key to success in this sphere of operation.
Ray says, “I didn’t just ‘move into mortgages.’ I brought military standards to a messy industry. Whether you’re a fellow veteran looking for the truth about VA loans or a neighbor buying your first home, you deserve an advisor, not a salesperson. The team we are putting together will consist of highly vetted individuals personally recommended to us for their wholehearted commitment to our military community. We will have a dedicated website which will be promoted extensively, and each VA lender and MRP on our team will have their own press release, professionally written by my business partner, Allison Sledge, with Blitz Media PR. The press releases will be published on all the military bases across the country and around the world, plus all the TV stations and newspapers in each member's home State. The website will have all the educational tools needed to be the ‘go-to’ agent or lender in your area, with current, relevant news articles, so our team will always be on top of all changes in the market. I also plan to hold a monthly Zoom meeting with our team where we can all get to know each other and answer all questions related to our goals.”
Ray George was born in Mobile, Alabama, and graduated from Theodore High School. He went to Basic Training at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas and Technical School at Lowry AFB, Colorado, as a Nuclear Weapons Specialist. His 1st Duty Station was at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, where he worked on the highly classified AGM-86 ALCM, which is an American subsonic air-launched cruise missile (ALCM) AGM-86 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AGM-86_ALCM
Ray cross-trained into Communications, then deployed to the Netherlands NATO Base as part of the U.S. Air Forces Central (AFCENT), which is the air component of U.S. Central Command. He was a cryptologist with the Cryptologic Operations and Communications Security team. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Central_Command
Ray was then ordered to Scott Air Force Base in Illinois, where he worked on the Global Air Transportation Execution System (GATES) Helpdesk https://www.highergov.com/contract-opportunity/global-air-transportation-execution-system-gates-transcom25d007-r-481fb/ and then PCS’d to Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico, where he worked for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) https://www.dtra.mil/ and the Space and Missile Command Det 12. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Army_Space_and_Missile_Defense_Command. He was then assigned to Osan Air Base in Korea to work at a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sensitive_compartmented_information_facility
Ray recalls, “While I was in OSAN, my dad was diagnosed with leukemia and had less than a year to live. I transferred to Keesler Air Force Base, at the 95th Engineering Installation Squadron, to be near him on a Humanitarian Assignment. I was able to spend quality time with my father before he died, and I am forever grateful for that.”
Ray then PCS’d to Britain to serve at RAF Mildenhall, where he worked with the 488th Intelligence Squadron in surveillance, reconnaissance and electronic warfare. In 2012, while at the 488th, he deployed to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar for seven months, then returned to Britain, where he retired from the United States Air Force in 2014. His ranks include Airman Basic, Airman, Airman First Class, Senior Airman, Staff Sergeant, Technical Sergeant, and Master Sergeant. He is now a member of the National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) and is a Certified Veterans Lending Specialist (CVLS) https://www.namb-u.com/courses/cvls
For more information about being a member of Master Sergeant Ray George’s team, please call him at
(941) 599-1999, go to his website, https://raygeorgemortgage.com/ or text Allison Sledge at (757) 207-5659 to join our team.
Ray George
Canopy Mortgage
(941) 599-1999
ray.b.george@gmail.com
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CLICK LINK BELOW To See Ray's Published Press Release
Introducing
One of Our Stellar Lenders
Scott Jeffreys
FORT NOVOSEL, ALABAMA, MORTGAGE LENDER SCOTT JEFFREYS JOINS VETERAN PCS SERVICES
Press Release
Written By
Allison Sledge
"Military home buyers place blind trust in real estate agents and loan officers. I want to provide quality service and education for home buyers, so they feel comfortable throughout the entire process.”
— Scott Jeffreys
FORT NOVOSEL, ALABAMA, U.S.A., September 20, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Scott Jeffreys is an extremely talented, driven, and accomplished mortgage lender at NEXA Mortgage in Fort Novosel, Alabama, and he is also a former Black Hawk Helicopter Pilot with the United States Army.
Scott was born at the base hospital on Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico where his mother, Kim, was an Air Traffic Controller. His father, Doug, was a Blackhawk Helicopter Pilot. The family PCS’d to Ft. Riley, Kansas, then to Ft. Rucker, Alabama, settling in Enterprise where Scott played Safety and was the Team Captain on the Varsity football team. He graduated from Enterprise High School.
Scott then attended the University of South Alabama and majored in Exercise Science with aspirations of working with collegiate and professional athletes as a strength coach, however, he also had the desire to become a Pilot, so he joined the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) and earned a full 3-year ROTC scholarship. During his Junior summer, he went to Ft. Lewis, Washington, for the Leadership Development and Assessment Course (LDAC). For his merits at LDAC and during his 3 years of ROTC, Scott was selected for active-duty aviation, ranking in the top 10% in the country as a distinguished military graduate. Upon obtaining his bachelor’s degree, Scott was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant and assigned to Ft. Rucker where he attended the Basic Officer Leadership Course (BOLC), the Initial Entry Rotary Wing Training (IERW), the Survival Evasion Resistance Escape Course (SERE-C) as well as continued flight training where he learned to be a Pilot.
Scott says, “I always looked up to my dad for being a Blackhawk Pilot.” Scott knew starting his journey into adulthood as an Officer would challenge him and provide unrivaled growth opportunities. “I had a vision of the kind of man I wanted to be, and the Army put me on an accelerated path of growth and quickly taught me perseverance.”
During flight school, Scott selected the UH-60 Black Hawk as his advanced airframe. Scott was then promoted to 1st Lieutenant and learned the Black Hawk inside and out, flying in the clouds during the day, and at night with night-vision goggles. He was rigorously tested on flight maneuvers, emergency procedures, and limitations of the Black Hawk.
Scott’s placement on the Order of Merit list allowed him to select Ft. Carson in Colorado as his first Duty Station. He became the Assistant S-3 (3-4 AHB) in charge of the battalion flight schedule and was the liaison for all outside aviation operations, to include air mission requests (AMR’S). He also had his own flight platoon and was in charge of training a platoon of 20 + soldiers including Pilots and Crew Chiefs. His job was to resource, coordinate, and execute training for his platoons. Ultimately, to make sure that they were able to deploy in battle if they were ever to go to war.
Scott then deployed to Germany, Bulgaria, and Romania for Operation Atlantic Resolve (OAR) as the Russian deterrents and was promoted to Captain. He then returned to Ft. Carson, became Pilot- In-Command, and was assigned as an S-4 Officer-In-Charge (OIC). This ended up being Scott’s favorite time in the Army where he had the pleasure of training, mentoring, and executing missions with younger pilots while also serving as a Primary Staff Officer (6-17 CAB). He then PCS’d to the Captain’s Career Course (CCC) at Ft. Rucker where he learned the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP). He continued his love for training and mentorship to the classroom as a BOLC Instructor for the new Lieutenant Flight School students. Scott instructed and mentored thousands of students during this time. “When time allowed, I would share my real estate journey with my students and teach them about the VA loan along with its wealth-building opportunities and the students always glowingly loved it!”
Scott thought to himself, “What if this could be my job?”
Scott exited the military at Ft. Rucker and decided to get into the mortgage industry because he was so passionate about the VA loan and what it did for him. He says, “This was a natural transition for me because I love sharing this knowledge with people and helping others be successful in their real estate journey.”
Scott bought his first house in Enterprise, Alabama, during flight school, then in Colorado Springs, he bought his second house, and then bought his third house upon arrival at the Captains Career Course in Ft. Rucker. Through his homebuying experience in the military, he worked with great real estate professionals but also terrible real estate professionals. “Military homebuyers place blind trust in real estate agents and loan officers. I want to provide quality service and education for homebuyers, so they feel comfortable throughout the entire process, and feel that they’re taken care of.”
Scott’s goal is to be the top VA Lender in the area. He got his Mortgage Loan Originators License and was brought on by NEXA Mortgage and went through their training academy before going full time. Scott is licensed in Alabama, Florida, Colorado, and Texas, with intentions to be licensed nationwide.
Scott is married to his beautiful wife, and they have two young children.
For more information about Scott Jeffreys, please visit these important websites:
https://valoanswithscott.com/
https://www.facebook.com/scott.jeffreys.5/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKVr4OnXrQU
Media Contact:
Scott Jeffreys
(334) 471-3668
sjeffreys@nexamortgage.com
NEXA Mortgage
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ATTENTION ALL LENDERS!
We love doing Press Releases
for Luxury Home Realtors too!
We are expanding our Press Release Service to Lenders, mainly because you work closely with Realtors, most of whom are military-friendly.
We love our Military and we have well over 10 years of experience providing Press Releases for MRP Certified and Military-Friendly Realtors who specialize in assisting Veterans and Military Families with their relocation, buying and/or selling needs.
A Press Release can truly do wonders for you AND your business! The DISTRIBUTION and EXPOSURE we provide is so MASSIVE, you will be amazed!
We have learned from the Realtors themselves, that many of the Lenders they deal with would love to have their own Press Release, especially because the EXPOSURE is so VAST!
Allison Sledge, our CEO and accomplished Writer has a passion for helping people get their story and business offerings out to the world!
Feel free to give Herb a call or text, and we will schedule a call with Allison, who will introduce you to our amazing and one-of-a-kind service. You’ll be glad you did!
With best wishes,
Allison Sledge - CEO / Writer
Military Real Estate Professionals
(980) 273-0516 / (757) 207-5659
Herbert Schwarz – President
Military Real Estate Professionals
mrprealtors.com
(310) 651-1333
Military-Friendly Lenders add a Special Dimension, Enhancing
the Veterans' Home Relocation, Buying or Selling Experience!
VA (Veterans Affairs) lenders are important to military veterans because they provide mortgage loans specifically designed for veterans, active-duty service members, and eligible surviving spouses. These loans, known as VA loans, offer several advantages that make homeownership more accessible and affordable for veterans. Here are some reasons why VA lenders are important to military veterans:
VA loan expertise: Realtors who are knowledgeable about VA loans and their requirements can market themselves as experts in assisting veterans with their home purchases. They can educate veterans about the benefits of VA loans, navigate the intricacies of the application process, and help find properties that meet VA loan criteria.
No down payment: One of the most significant benefits of VA loans is that they typically do not require a down payment. This is a crucial advantage, as saving for a down payment can be a significant barrier for many homebuyers, especially those transitioning out of the military. The ability to purchase a home without a down payment can make homeownership more attainable and help veterans preserve their savings for other essential expenses.
More lenient credit requirements: VA lenders are generally more flexible when it comes to credit requirements compared to conventional lenders. While they still assess applicants' creditworthiness, they may be more willing to consider factors such as stable income and a good payment history, even if the veteran has a lower credit score. This makes it easier for veterans with less-than-perfect credit to qualify for a loan and achieve their homeownership goals.
Competitive interest rates: VA loans often offer competitive interest rates that are typically lower than those of conventional loans. This can result in significant long-term savings for veterans over the life of the loan. Lower interest rates mean lower monthly mortgage payments, allowing veterans to allocate their funds toward other important expenses or financial goals.
Military relocation programs: Many real estate agencies develop specialized relocation programs designed specifically for military personnel. These programs highlight the realtors' understanding of military relocations and their ability to handle the unique challenges involved, such as short notice moves or knowledge of VA loan processes.
Military discounts and incentives: Offering special discounts or incentives exclusively for veterans can be an effective marketing strategy. These incentives might include reduced commission rates, covering certain closing costs, or providing additional services tailored to military needs.
Online presence: Maintaining an active and engaging online presence through websites, blogs, and social media platforms allows realtors to reach military veterans who search for properties and real estate information online. They can share relevant content, market updates, and showcase their expertise in assisting veterans with their housing needs.
No private mortgage insurance (PMI): Unlike conventional loans, VA loans do not require private mortgage insurance (PMI). PMI is typically mandatory for borrowers who make a down payment of less than 20% on a conventional loan. By eliminating the need for PMI, VA loans help veterans save money on their monthly mortgage payments.
Additional protections: VA loans come with certain safeguards and protections for veterans. For instance, lenders offering VA loans must comply with specific guidelines and standards set by the Department of Veterans Affairs, ensuring that veterans are treated fairly throughout the loan process. Additionally, if a veteran encounters financial difficulties and faces the possibility of foreclosure, the VA provides support through loan counseling and other assistance programs.
In summary, VA lenders are important to military veterans because they specialize in offering VA loans, which provide unique advantages such as no down payment, lenient credit requirements, competitive interest rates, and the absence of private mortgage insurance. These benefits make homeownership more accessible and affordable for veterans, helping them transition into civilian life and establish stability for themselves and their families.
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Allison Sledge
Founder / CEO / Writer
allisonsledge@yahoo.com
(980) 273-0516 / 757) 207-5659
