A local company. A Veteran-led team. More than 8,000 VA home-loan transactions—and thousands of military families served across the Pacific Northwest.
Creekside Mortgage began in 2005 with a simple purpose: help Veterans, active-duty service members, and military families understand and use the VA home-loan benefit they earned. We were a small local company then, and we have never forgotten the personal service, straight answers, and local accountability that helped us grow.
Today, our team has helped close more than 8,000 VA home-loan transactions throughout the Pacific Northwest. We proudly serve borrowers in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, and we are now helping military families through our growing Montana VA home-loan program.
Watch the Story Behind 8,000 VA Home Loans
This video is about much more than a number. It is about the people behind every closing: the Veteran buying a first home, the military family transferring to a new duty station, the couple using VA financing to move closer to family, and the retired service member finally finding the right place to settle down.
What 8,000 VA Home-Loan Transactions Really Mean
Every VA home loan has a story. Behind the milestone are thousands of conversations, preapprovals, inspections, appraisals, negotiations, underwriting reviews, and closing-day celebrations. Some clients came to us after being told they could not qualify. Others needed a lender who truly understood VA guidelines, residual income, entitlement, property requirements, or how to structure a competitive offer.
The loyalty of our VA clients made this milestone possible. Veterans refer other Veterans. Families return when it is time to buy again or refinance. Real estate agents send us military buyers because they know we focus on communication, education, and getting the details right. That trust is never taken for granted.
More than 8,000 VA home loans represent more than 8,000 opportunities to serve the people who served our country.
A Veteran-Led Local VA Mortgage Team
VA lending is not a side program for Creekside Mortgage. It is a central part of who we are. Our team includes Veterans and professionals who have spent years working with military buyers. We understand that a VA borrower deserves more than a rate quote. They deserve a local VA mortgage expert who will explain the process, answer the phone, coordinate with the real estate agent, and stay engaged from application through closing.
As a mortgage broker, we work to match each qualified borrower with an appropriate VA loan option. That can include a VA purchase loan with eligible zero-down financing, a VA refinance, or guidance for buyers navigating a competitive market. Loan approval remains subject to credit, income, property, entitlement, and underwriting requirements, but our job is to help clients understand the path clearly.
Local VA Home-Loan Help Across Four States
Washington VA Home Loans
From Vancouver and Clark County to the Tri-Cities, Spokane, Tacoma, Longview, Whidbey Island, and communities across the state, our Washington VA home-loan team helps military buyers put their earned benefit to work. Washington is where many of our long-standing client and agent relationships began, and it remains an important part of our story.
Oregon VA Home Loans
Our Oregon VA home-loan specialists serve Veterans from Portland and the Columbia River Gorge to Salem, the Willamette Valley, Southern Oregon, and Eastern Oregon. Whether a buyer is moving across town or relocating from another state, local knowledge and strong coordination can make the transaction smoother.
Idaho VA Home Loans
Idaho has become home for our family and a growing number of Veterans. Our Idaho VA mortgage team serves the Treasure Valley, Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Nampa, Caldwell, Mountain Home, Twin Falls, Idaho Falls, and Northern Idaho. We know why military families are drawn to Idaho, and we bring local experience to each VA purchase.
Montana VA Home Loans
We are proud to bring our Veteran-focused approach to the Big Sky State. Our Montana VA home-loan page gives buyers a starting point for understanding VA financing while we continue building local relationships throughout Montana.
Real Estate Partners Helped Make This Milestone Possible
A successful VA closing is a team effort. Over the years, many dedicated real estate agents have helped military buyers find the right home, write informed offers, negotiate inspections, and reach the closing table. These professionals have been an important part of the journey to more than 8,000 VA home-loan transactions. You can meet our full network on the Creekside Mortgage Preferred Realtors page.
Preferred Idaho Real Estate Partners
- Ryan Coit, a U.S. Navy Veteran serving Boise and the Treasure Valley.
- Jessica Estes, a U.S. Air Force Veteran helping buyers across Nampa, Caldwell, Boise, and the Treasure Valley.
- Attila and Jennifer Csikos, serving Emmett, Parma, and surrounding Idaho communities.
- Jesus Gonzalez, a U.S. Army Veteran and Idaho Army National Guard member serving Twin Falls and the Magic Valley.
- Franco DeSimone, helping buyers in Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, and Northern Idaho.
- Pete Garcia, a U.S. Air Force Veteran serving Idaho Falls and Eastern Idaho.
- Nicole Cherry, serving Eagle, Star, and the Treasure Valley.
- Cristina Drake, a U.S. Army Veteran serving Mountain Home and nearby communities.
Preferred Oregon Real Estate Partners
- Margot Durand, serving Klamath Falls and Southern Oregon.
- Roxie Howell, a U.S. Army Veteran serving Salem, Keizer, Albany, Corvallis, Lebanon, and the Mid-Willamette Valley.
- Mary Beth Richman, serving The Dalles, Hood River, and the Columbia River Gorge.
- Shannon Downing, serving Baker City and Eastern Oregon.
- Troy Doty, a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran serving the Portland metropolitan area.
Preferred Washington Real Estate Partners
- Graham Gentry, a U.S. Coast Guard Veteran serving Vancouver, Camas, and Clark County.
- Lacey Blackman, serving Richland, Kennewick, Pasco, and the Tri-Cities.
- Ryan Osmialowski, a U.S. Army Veteran serving Longview, Kelso, and Cowlitz County.
- Susan Perry, serving Oak Harbor and Whidbey Island with close ties to the military community.
- Beau Bayliss, a retired U.S. Air Force Veteran serving Mount Vernon, Arlington, and nearby communities.
- Alec Klasna, serving Tacoma, Auburn, Kent, and the South Puget Sound.
These agents represent different markets and backgrounds, but they share an understanding that military buyers deserve informed service and respect. Their individual pages offer more information about their local experience and how to connect with them.
Why Veterans Continue to Choose Creekside Mortgage
- VA lending experience: VA guidelines and military-buyer needs are a daily focus for our team.
- Veteran-led service: We understand the importance of earned benefits and direct, dependable communication.
- Local market knowledge: We serve communities throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana.
- Broker options: We work to find an appropriate VA loan structure for each qualified borrower.
- Strong coordination: We communicate with clients, agents, title professionals, and other partners throughout the transaction.
- Relationships beyond closing: Repeat clients and referrals have always been the foundation of our company.
The Next VA Home Loan Is Just as Important as the First
We are grateful for the milestone, but we do not view 8,000 VA home loans as a finish line. The next Veteran who calls may be buying a first home, moving to a new state, or trying again after a frustrating experience elsewhere. That client deserves the same attention and care as every family who helped us reach this point.
If you are a Veteran, active-duty service member, surviving spouse, or military family member considering a home purchase in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, or Montana, we would be honored to help you explore your options.
Watch the 8,000 VA home loans video on YouTube and share it with a Veteran who may be ready for the next chapter.
About the author: Kerry Greenwald is the owner and Senior VA Loan Specialist at Creekside Mortgage. Kerry and the Creekside team have focused on helping Veterans and military families navigate VA home financing since 2005.
Creekside Mortgage, Inc. | Company NMLS 70358 | Kerry Greenwald NMLS 70269. Equal Housing Opportunity. This information is for educational purposes and is not a commitment to lend. All loans are subject to underwriting approval and applicable program requirements.
Find Local VA Home Loan Help Near You
Experience matters most when it helps a Veteran make a confident decision. Creekside Mortgage provides Veteran-led VA home loan guidance throughout the Pacific Northwest. Explore our local resources for Washington VA home loans, Oregon VA home loans, Idaho VA home loans, and Montana VA home loans.
Planning a purchase or refinance? Start your VA home loan application or call our Veteran-led team to discuss your options. Every Veteran and every transaction receives the same attention that helped us reach more than 8,000 VA home loans.
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