Welcome to Vets Funding Connections

Welcome!

You’ve served your country — or supported someone who has. Now it’s time to claim the benefits you’ve earned and build the future you envision for yourself and your family. 

Veteran includes women and men who have separated or retired from Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserves across all six branches.

At Vets Funding Connections, one-on-one guidance is provided for women and men who have served, as well as military spouses — focusing on two key areas:

🎓 VA Education Benefits  – Understand your eligibility and your options on how to use your GI Bill® with clarity and confidence

🏡 The VA Home Loan – Navigate the VA loan process, avoid missteps, and make informed decisions about homeownership

The process doesn’t have to be confusing or overwhelming. With clear steps and personalized support, I’m here to help you move forward — and turn your goals into reality.

I established Vets Funding Connections (VFC) because I believe military service is more than just a chapter—it's the foundation for the next phase of your life. This includes women and men who have separated or retired from Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserves across all six branches.

As a U.S. Air Force veteran, I've personally utilized the VA home loan benefit multiple times since my 20s to build stability for my family, and the GI Bill® to further my education. I understand firsthand the immense value of these benefits—and how navigating them can be overwhelming without proper guidance.

In my most recent role, I dedicated over a decade to directly supporting veterans and their families with education benefits, wellness and career resources, and life transitions. I founded VFC to provide the personalized, one-on-one guidance I wish every veteran had:

Always free. Always pressure-free. Always in service to you.

I advise on TWO valuable benefits:  Offered:

🎓 VA Education Benefits  

Find your eligibility and explore options to set you up for success.

🏡 The VA Home Loan  

Whether it's your first or fifth time using this benefit, I'll help determine your eligibility and advise on how best to take advantage of it.

​Then if its today or 5 years from now, when you're ready to buy 🏠, refinance 🔄, renovate 🛠️, or build a home 🏗️—I'm here for you.  

*Alongside offering free, mission-driven guidance through Vets Funding Connections (VFC), I serve as a licensed Mortgage Loan Officer in Arizona and Colorado NMLS ID: 2683265. This role allows me to earn a living by negotiating favorable loan terms  and facilitating a smooth and strategic loan process.  I am am your POC and  ensure a personal, consistent, and client-focused experience, working exclusively with a trusted and established lending team. 

Not in AZ or CO?  If you're located outside of Arizona or Colorado, I can connect you with a trusted VA lender  who shares my commitment to veterans, ensuring you receive the same level of care and expertise.

DISCLOSURE

Laurie’s Learning Hub – Vets Funding Connections

@LauriesLearningVFC

Laurie’s Learning Hub is my newly formed YouTube channel — a place where I share short, conversational videos, just me talking directly to you, about the things that matter most when you're using your hard-earned benefits for Education
or Homeownership.

My goals: 

• Feel more confident in your next steps
• Learn tips that (hopefully!) make things easier
• Avoid common pitfalls along the way

I’ll also be inviting trusted guests from time to time — experts in areas like VA disability claims, credit, and career transitions — to share additional insights and tools for your journey.

💡 This hub is a work in progress, so feel free to bookmark the page and check back often — new videos and updates are always on the way!

👉 Visit Laurie’s Learning Hub on YouTube

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Ready to Apply for a VA Home Loan?

(This is where my licensed Mortgage Loan Officer (MLO) services begin.)

Everything you receive through Vets Funding Connections — education, guidance, and one-on-one support — is always free and with no obligation. My mission is to make sure you fully understand your benefits and feel confident about your next steps.

But when you're ready to take action — whether it's buying a home, refinancing, or securing funding for renovations or building — I step into my role as your licensed Mortgage Loan Officer. I’m licensed in Arizona and Colorado, and this is how I earn my living — by working directly with families to secure the right home loan with a lending team I trust.

✔️ VA Loan Expertise – My team and I know the ins and outs of the VA loan process and how to avoid costly missteps.

✔️ Personal Support – No call centers. You'll work directly with me and my processing team from start to finish.

✔️ Out-of-State Help – Not in AZ or CO? Complete the app and I’ll personally refer you to a VA loan expert I trust in your state.

✔️ Trusted Real Estate Agent Connections – Need a great real estate agent? I’ll connect you with someone  that is VA-savvy in your area.

Tip: It’s smart to get pre-approved before house hunting — so you’re ready when the right home comes along.

DISCLOSURE

👉 [Start My VA Loan Application]  You’ll be redirected to my secure lending site to begin your application — whether you're buying your first home or fifth home, refinancing, or planning a renovation. Let’s get you pre-approved and moving forward with confidence!

Trusted Resource Partners (Check back in on our resouce sections as I am adding to the list this week!)

Over the years, I’ve connected with professionals and organizations who truly understand the unique needs of veterans and military families. From VA disability claims to career transitions, mental health, financial coaching, and more — these are people and organizations I trust.

I’ve gathered them all in one place so you can explore support beyond education and home loans.

👉 View the Full Resource Partner List

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