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OctoberBuying a home with a VA loan

Learn how home loans really work, in one free hour.

A new topic every month.

Join Todd Lodge live for a plain-English walkthrough of one homebuying topic each month, then bring your questions. No jargon, no sales pitch, and no cost.

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About 45 minutes
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October: Buying a home with a VA loan

For veterans, service members and military families. We’ll email the date and your Zoom link, plus a reminder before it starts.

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Watch your inbox for this month’s topic, date and Zoom link. Questions before then? Call or text (520) 536-1242.

How it works

Three easy steps

  1. 1
    Register in a minute
    Fill out the short form. It’s free, and there’s no obligation.
  2. 2
    Get the details by email
    We’ll send this month’s topic, the date and your Zoom link, plus a reminder.
  3. 3
    Join live and ask away
    Watch from anywhere, camera optional. Todd saves time at the end for your questions.

What you’ll walk away with

  • How much home you can comfortably afford, and what lenders look at
  • Down payment myths, and the assistance programs most buyers never hear about
  • How pre-approval works and how to protect it until closing
  • Which loan types fit your situation, from FHA and conventional to VA and USDA
  • What happens after your offer is accepted, step by step
A new topic every month

One hour, one topic, all your questions.

Each session goes deep on one subject. Register once and we’ll let you know what’s coming up each month. Topics rotate through subjects like these.

This month · October

Buying a home with a VA loan

A session for veterans, active-duty service members and military families: how the VA benefit works, who qualifies, and how to make the most of $0 down and no monthly mortgage insurance.

  • Eligibility and your Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
  • The VA funding fee, and who is exempt
  • Using your benefit more than once
  • Making a strong offer with a VA loan
Coming up in future months:
First-time buyers

Your homebuying roadmap

From budget to keys: the steps, the timeline and what to expect.

Down payments

You don’t need 20% down

Low-down-payment loans and down payment assistance, explained.

Credit

Getting credit-ready

Simple habits that can raise your score before you apply.

Pre-approval

The pre-approval playbook

What lenders review, and the mistakes that can derail a closing.

Rural & suburban

Zero-down USDA loans

Who qualifies, eligible areas and how the program works.

Homeowners

Refinancing and home equity

When a refinance makes sense, plus HELOCs and cash-out.

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Todd Lodge, Senior Loan Officer
Your host

Hi, I’m Todd. Think of me as your guide, not a salesman.

I’ve spent more than 10 years helping homebuyers, between my work in escrow and lending, and I’ve helped over 200 families get home. These webinars are my way of making the process feel manageable: honest options, plain English, and room for every question, even the ones you think are silly.

Todd Lodge
Senior Loan Officer · NMLS #1966537 · Swift Mortgage LLC
Questions

Good to know

Is the webinar really free?

Yes. There is no cost and no obligation. It is an educational session, not a sales pitch.

Do I need to be ready to buy?

Not at all. Many attendees are a year or more away. It is a great way to start planning early.

How long is each session?

About 45 minutes, including time for live questions at the end.

Do I have to be on camera?

No. You can keep your camera off and ask questions in the chat.

Can I ask about my own situation?

Yes. Bring general questions to the webinar, or book a free one-on-one call with Todd to talk through your specific numbers privately.

Your seat is waiting.

Register once and we’ll keep you posted on each month’s topic. Rather talk one-on-one? Todd is happy to help.