Mortgage Research Center, LLC (Veterans United Home Loans)

Veterans United Home Loans is a full-service mortgage lender headquartered in Columbia, Missouri. The company's core business is to help Veterans and military families achieve homeownership by primarily originating VA loans. Its mission is centered on enhancing lives through dedicated service and support for those who have served the nation.

The company offers a range of loan products, with a strong focus on VA loans, including purchase loans, Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans (IRRRL), cash-out refinances, renovation loans, and energy-efficient mortgages. Additionally, Veterans United Home Loans provides FHA, conventional, and USDA loan options. It operates nationwide, serving Veterans, service members, and their families across all 50 states.

Led by CEO Nathan Long, Veterans United Home Loans has consistently been recognized as the largest VA lender in the nation, financing over $19.29 billion in VA loan volume in 2024 and underwriting more than 71,154 loans in 2025. The company frequently releases market insights, such as its December 2024 2025 Housing Market Outlook report, which anticipated a market recovery with moderating mortgage rates and home-price growth, alongside persistent affordability challenges. Veterans United Home Loans has also been named to Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For list multiple times and actively engages in community support through its Veterans United Foundation.