21 Aug 2026
Ep 154 - Oregon Veteran Home Loans: Do You Qualify?
If you're a VETERAN thinking about Buying a Home in Oregon, there may be a home-loan benefit available to you that you haven't heard much about!
It's called the ODVA Home Loan Program.
ODVA stands for the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs, and its home loan program completely separate from the federal VA Home Loan Guaranty program.
Today we're talking about who may qualify, how the Oregon Veteran program works, and why veterans should compare their options before choosing a home loan.
Once your ODVA loan is established, you can access your account online directly through ODVA.
Guest: Corri Klebaum 541-605-2154 corri@teamklebaum.com (mailto:corri@teamklebaum.com)
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1214 Adams Ave, La Grande Oregon 97850
Proudly serving Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington & Wisconsin!
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Edge Home Finance, LLC is licensed in 49 states and the District of Columbia. Edge Home Finance, LLC does not arrange, solicit, or originate mortgage loans for real property located in the State of New York. Edge Home Finance, LLC is a mortgage broker, not a direct lender or creditor. | Equal Housing Opportunity | Edge Home Finance, LLC is a private mortgage broker, they nor Corri Klebaum are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of or at the direction of the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs (ODVA), the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), or any other government agency.
LOOKING TO BUY?
Don't make a move until you listen to these episodes:
Ep 143 – All About Home Insurance (Union County, Oregon)
Key insight to review your policy on an annual basis. What's covered, what's not, and how to make sure your policy actually fits your home and your risks, especially in Union County and the State of Oregon.
Ep 148 – Why Home Buyers Must Get Pre-Approved Before Making an Offer
In competitive situations, strong financial positioning communicates stability, seriousness, and respect for the seller's time.
Ep 149 – The Dirty Dozen • Top Mistakes Home Buyers Make Before Closing
Why it's important to communicate with your lender and real estate broker.
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Request a CMA (Comparative Market Analysis) (mailto:judy@windermere.com)— Understand your home's current market value – neighborhood perspective by your Broker
Financial Assistance for Home Improvements — Access funds for pre-sale updates, repaid at closing – Applies with a Windermere Real Estate Broker
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Judy Casad is a Real Estate Broker & Luxury Advisor with Windermere Real Estate / LC, serving clients across Oregon, including Union County and the McKenzie River Corridor.
As the host of Homeowners Best Real Estate Moves, she shares practical insights to help buyers, sellers, and investors make confident real estate decisions.
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