By Oregon Veterans Department
Press Release,
The state of Oregon has announced more than $17 million in funding available for the construction, acquisition or rehabilitation of new multifamily rental housing units that serve low-income veterans struggling with financial or mental health crises. Continue reading
Greg Walden calls for action to speed up home-loan process for Oregon veterans
Cites excessive wait times and appraisal backlog as need for improvements
At a recent hearing of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) called for action to improve the sometimes grueling home-loan process for Oregon’s veterans. Walden has heard from veterans throughout Oregon about significant delays in the appraisal process for home loans guaranteed to them by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Due to a shortage in VA appraisers, months-long delays in receiving an appraisal have created great uncertainty for Oregon veterans and their families in the housing market, even resulting in the loss of prospective homes. Continue reading
On Saturday, March 25th, North Carolina native Oscar Davis Jr. finally received the Purple Heart he earned during WWII exactly 72 years, one month and two weeks ago. Davis had been assigned to “Animal” Company of the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment. He was wounded while serving as a radiotelephone operator during the Battle of the Bulge. Continue reading
