Mark Villano, VA loan specialist in Lakewood, WA.
Branch Manager, Loan Officer
Lakewood, WA · Lakewood, WA
About Mark
Mark comes from a third-generation Military Family and has been a Seattle Area resident since 1998. After founding a construction company in 2006, Mark and his team went on to build many successful relationships in the Puget Sound, providing award-winning construction services and five-star client ratings. Mark joined Veterans Lending Group in 2014 with a passion for helping Veteran and civilian borrowers own a piece of the American Dream. As a Loan Officer, Mark focuses on relationship building, clear communication, and educating borrowers about the loan process and products that apply to them. "Helping people become homeowners is extremely gratifying on a personal level, and I am thankful to have the opportunity to affect people's lives in such a positive way." Mark is a husband and a father who enjoys spending quality time with his family.
How Mark works with military families
- Plain-language explanations of entitlement, funding fee, and cash-to-close — before you fall in love with a house.
- Proactive underwriting prep so surprises are rare, not normal.
- Coordination with agents and partners who understand VA contracts and timelines.
- 22-day average closing timeline — because your orders and listing windows don't wait.
States Licensed
Why Veterans Lending Group?
- Nationwide VA specialists — 85% of our closed loans are VA.
- Average loan closing time of 22 days.
- Over 500,000 military families educated on VA benefits.
- No minimum credit score overlays — we don't restrict your benefit.
- 65% of our staff are prior service or military spouses.
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