For Those Who Served

VA LoansYou Earned It.

A benefit you earned through service — $0 down, no monthly mortgage insurance, and some of the strongest terms in lending. Built for eligible veterans, active-duty service members, and surviving spouses.

$0 Down No PMI Competitive Rates Reusable Benefit
Thank You For Your Service

A Benefit You Earned

Too many veterans never use the home loan benefit they earned. The VA loan is one of the most powerful tools in all of mortgage lending — and using it skips the down payment and the monthly mortgage insurance that come with most other loans. If you served, this is yours to use.

Why It Wins

Earned Advantages.

$0 Down Payment

Keep your savings in your pocket. Eligible VA loans finance the full purchase price.

No Monthly PMI

Most low-down loans charge mortgage insurance every month. VA doesn’t — that’s real money saved.

Competitive Rates

VA loans are government-backed, which often means some of the most competitive rates available.

Forgiving Qualifying

More flexible credit and income guidelines than many conventional programs — and no prepayment penalty.

Who Qualifies

You May Be Eligible If…

  • You served 90+ consecutive days of active duty during wartime
  • You served 181+ days of active duty during peacetime
  • You have 6+ years of service in the National Guard or Reserves
  • You’re the surviving spouse of a service member who died in the line of duty or from a service-connected disability

Not sure where you stand? That’s the easiest part — I’ll confirm your eligibility and handle the paperwork with you. No pressure, ever.

No Surprises

The Fine Print, Handled.

Two things every veteran should understand up front — and I make both painless.

The VA Funding Fee

A one-time fee that keeps the program alive for the next generation of veterans. It can usually be rolled right into your loan — and many veterans with a service-connected disability are exempt entirely.

Your Certificate of Eligibility

The COE is the document that proves your benefit. Don’t have it yet? No problem — that’s where we start, and I’ll help you request it. It’s usually quick and painless.

Ready to Get Started?

Five minutes to find out what you qualify for. No commitment, no pressure — just real answers about your next move.

Boxcar Mortgage, LLC DBA Highland Mortgage  |  NMLS# 1969375  |  Ryan Liszeski NMLS# 1461217  |  3501 E Frontage Rd, Suite 180, Tampa, FL 33607
This is not a commitment to make a loan, nor should it be construed as lending advice. Loans are subject to borrower qualifications, including income, property evaluation, sufficient home equity to meet Loan-to-Value (LTV) requirements, and final credit approval. Approvals are subject to underwriting guidelines, interest rates, and program guidelines, and are subject to change without notice based on the applicant’s eligibility and market conditions. Refinancing an existing loan may result in higher total finance charges over the life of the loan. Reduction in payments may reflect a longer loan term. Terms of the loan may be subject to the payment of points and fees by the applicant. For Licensing info, go to NMLSConsumerAccess.org.