Veterans Mean Business: Understanding and Maximizing Your VA Home Loan Benefit

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Veterans Mean Business: Understanding and Maximizing Your VA Home Loan Benefit

Join the New York State Department of Veterans’ Services for an informative virtual conversation designed to help Veterans and Service Members better understand and maximize one of the most valuable benefits they have earned: the VA home loan.

Special guest Michelle Viola-Straight, Executive Director of Military Home Loan Benefits at Clearpath Mortgage Solutions, will discuss how Veterans can make the most of their benefits, build wealth through homeownership, and make informed financial decisions.

Topics will include:

VA loan benefits and common myths
Building wealth through homeownership
Success stories from Veterans
Tips for avoiding costly mistakes
Benefits many Veterans may not know about

The program will be hosted by Dr. Lessie Branch, Special Assistant for Community Engagement with the New York State Department of Veterans’ Services.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 10:00–11:00 AM
Location: Virtual
Admission: Free

Registration is required.

Register online:
https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r854dfb9510dfdcd1168cc7938f751a08