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Partnership to Help Veterans
On January 28, 2010, The Washington State Department of Veterans
Affairs (WDVA), Washington State Housing Finance Commission (WSHFC),
Washington Association of Realtors®, and Washington state’s First
Gentleman, Mike Gregoire, signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed
at helping veteran homebuyers get connected with their VA benefits
and entitlements.
The signing took place at the Housing Finance
Commission Work Session held in Seattle.
Photo left to right: Steve Francks, Chief Executive Officer,
Washington Association of Realtors; Karen Miller, Board Chair,
Washington State Housing Finance Commission; First Gentleman, Mike
Gregoire, Office of the Governor; Bill Riley, President, Washington
Association of Realtors; John E. Lee, Director, Washington State
Department of Veterans Affairs
All three entities will promote the partnership through information sharing on websites, in education seminars and with services. Often veterans and their families have entitlements to benefits, but do not know they are eligible or how to access them.
Photo left: First Gentleman Mike Gregoire signing for the Office of the Governor
Karen Miller, Chair of the Washington State Housing Finance Commission said, “The Commission is honored to partner with the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs and the Washington Realtors in this Memorandum to share our resources and ensure veterans are connected with their benefits and have access to the professionals who can assist them.”
The Commission provides assistance with mortgage programs to help veterans qualify for loans or downpayment assistance, such as the House Key Veterans Downpayment Assistance Program.
01/28/2010