This year, for Memorial Day, I was struggling to find the words that would do this day – and my feelings – justice. Then I remembered that my talented team mate, Victoria Araj, wrote an incredible article about the meaning of Memorial Day. I am reposting her article here for you in honor of the Memorial Day holiday, and I hope that you can take some time to reflect on those service men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
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Armed Forces Day 2013
by Amanda Pallay on May 17, 2013 in Zing Zone
May 18 marks the third Saturday of the month of May. While this may seem just like an ordinary day to you or me, it’s actually Armed Forces Day – a day designated to celebrate the men and women of the Armed Forces.

Quicken Loans Supports Operation Homefront’s Back to School Brigade
by Amanda Pallay on May 14, 2013 in Culture
Every week it seems like the VA Unit banking team in Cleveland is up to something. They’re so involved in the veteran community that I have to be on my game 24/7 just to be able to keep up. It’s a good thing for them I welcome the challenge. The team’s most recent endeavor was in support of our partnership with Operation Homefront for their Back to School Brigade.

Quicken Loans VA Unit Bankers Take on Tough Mudder – Again!
by Amanda Pallay on May 10, 2013 in Culture
Last year, some of the elite forces of our VA loan unit showed the Tough Mudder who’s boss, and this year was no different. Tough Mudder 2013 was conquered in support of, and in honor of, our partners at Paralyzed Veterans of America. The course was also conquered with the overall goals of Tough Mudder in mind which support and encourage participants to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project – a cause that’s also close to our hearts at Quicken Loans.

Month of the Military Child – Growing Up with a Hero
by Amanda Pallay on April 30, 2013 in Zing Zone
In 1986, then Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger declared every April as the Month of the Military Child as a way to honor and celebrate the resilience of those children who have a parent or parents in the military.
Paralyzed Veterans of America Visits Quicken Loans
by Amanda Pallay on April 26, 2013 in Culture
By now you probably know that at Quicken Loans, we provide expert advice and amazing client services. And you should know how we also support veterans organizations like Paralyzed Veterans of America because we really care about the men and women who serve in our country’s armed forces. We have partnered with Paralyzed Veterans of America in support of their Mission: ABLE project. Recently, their national president, Bill Lawson, stopped by our Cleveland office to take a tour and learn about what we do on a day-to-day basis.
Know Your Mortgage: VA Loans
by Travis Pelto on March 13, 2013 in Mortgage Rates
We’re getting more comfortable with home loans as the weeks progress, but i’m about to throw in a variable: Veterans are eligible for great perks and discounts on their mortgages. They’re called VA loans, and they are simplified as much as possible in this week’s Know Your Mortgage: VA loans.

VA Loans – Residual Income Requirements
by Amanda Pallay on March 6, 2013 in Mortgage News
Residual income is sometimes confused for debt-to-income ratio, which is your monthly income vs. your monthly debt. Residual income is the amount of money that is left over each month after all of your major expenses are paid – including housing, taxes, and debt payments.
Paralyzed Veterans of America, Quicken Loans and Mission: ABLE – OH MY!
by Amanda Pallay on February 25, 2013 in News
One of the things that makes me so proud of working at Quicken Loans and with our awesome VA loan experts is how much they – we – care about supporting veterans outside of our normal work day. Just recently, Quicken Loans has become a sponsor of the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) Mission: ABLE campaign.
VA Loan Requirements For Reservists & National Guard
by Amanda Pallay on February 21, 2013 in Mortgage Rates
A VA loan is an incredible benefit for veterans or active duty service members. Unfortunately, many people who are eligible to receive this benefit aren’t aware they qualify, and most of those who aren’t aware are found in the Reserve and National Guard.
