Why Only 16% of Veterans Use VA Loans — And How We Fix It

Only 16% of eligible veterans use their VA loan benefits — and most of it comes down to misinformation. In this episode, West Point graduate, Army veteran, and broker-owner Sunny Alexander sets the record straight.

If you're a real estate agent, broker, team lead, or investor, this conversation is essential. Sunny breaks down the myths, the updates, and the steps every professional needs to know to properly serve military buyers and their families.

🎖️ IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

🔹 Why so few veterans use VA loans

🔹 The biggest misconceptions sellers & agents still believe

🔹 How VA appraisals really work

🔹 Why VA loans do NOT take longer to close

🔹 The 2019 rule change that removed VA loan limits

🔹 How veterans can buy $1M+ homes with 0% down

🔹 How agents can help veterans build long-term wealth

🔹 Sunny’s #1 advice for real estate professionals

🎙️ ABOUT SUNNY ALEXANDER

Sunny is a West Point graduate, Army veteran, Army spouse, and broker-owner of a veteran-owned boutique brokerage in Tampa, Florida. She’s closed countless VA loan transactions and has made it her mission to educate agents and empower veterans to use the benefits they earned.

🔗 LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE + CONNECT WITH SUNNY

📌 Instagram: @SunnyLAlexander

📌 Website: redsashrealty.com

📌 Email: Sunny@SunnysellsTampa.com

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