Why This Course Exists
After closing over 1,200 VA loans, I kept seeing the same thing: veterans who qualified for one of the most powerful home financing benefits in the country—but wouldn't use it because they believed myths they'd heard from friends, family, or the internet.
"You need a down payment." "Sellers won't accept a VA offer." "You can only use it once." None of it true. All of it costing veterans real money. (I've fact-checked the 13 most common myths in their own page if you want to see the truth side by side with the claim.)
The problem was never awareness. After years of these conversations, I knew most veterans had heard of VA loans — what they were missing was the confidence to actually use one. Navy Federal's 2025 study confirmed it across more than 1,000 surveyed veterans and active-duty members: 92% know about the benefit, but the average eligible borrower still holds more than two misconceptions about how it actually works. They default to conventional loans, FHA, or just keep renting.
I built the VA Loan Confidence Course to close that gap. Eight modules, 42 videos, everything from eligibility and credit requirements to advanced wealth-building strategies—explained by someone who's been on both sides of it. The name was deliberate: the benefit is well-known; the confidence to use it isn't. That's the gap this course closes. If you'd rather start with a quick reference, the VA loan glossary defines every term you'll encounter in plain English.
Jason Skinrood
VA Loan Specialist | United States Air Force Veteran
I'm a third-generation veteran and United States Air Force vet. My grandfather served, my father served, and I served. The military shaped how I approach everything—including how I help veterans navigate one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives.
With over 20 years in the mortgage industry and 1,200+ VA loan closings at Edge Home Finance—the #1 VA loan broker in the country—I've seen every scenario, every edge case, and every myth that holds veterans back.
This course is free because I believe every veteran deserves to understand their benefit fully. No sales pitch. No gimmicks. Just the information you need to make an informed decision.