Serving the 2%: Why WeVett Is Built for Active-Duty Buyers

Savannah Stephens — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 21:56:15 +0000

Not all real estate companies are built with military life in mind. But WeVett is, from the ground up.

For active-duty service members, moving isn’t just a hassle—it’s a lifestyle. PCS orders drop fast, timelines are tight, and the decisions you make now can have lasting impacts on your finances and family stability. We get it, because we’ve lived it.

Co-founders Evan and Shannon Kaufman have truly been in your shoes. As an active-duty Air Force officer, Evan felt the strain of buying a home without a team that spoke the PCS language.

Learn more about Evan and Shannon here!

That’s why WeVett was born—to serve the 2% of homebuyers who deserve steady guidance, consistent support, and a trusted partner throughout every PCS.

To show you more of who we are, we’re kicking off a three-part blog series to walk you through what we call our Three Uniques—the core values that make WeVett more than just another real estate or mortgage company. It’s not just theory, it’s the real-world approach we use every day to help military families make smarter moves with less stress, better outcomes, and long-term security in mind.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

Active-Duty Focus – Because every PCS deserves speed, strategy, and people who actually understand the mission.
20-Year Client Vision – Because your homeownership journey doesn’t stop at the closing table—it continues all the way through to civilian transition, with a goal of helping you leave the military with a paid-off (or nearly paid-off) home.
360-Degree View – Because military families deserve more than a run-of–the-mill lender or agent. We bring together veterans, real estate pros, and one of the nation’s fastest-growing VA loan teams to support you from all sides.

Let’s dig in.

Why It’s Personal

WeVett didn’t start in a conference room. It started in the middle of a PCS.

While navigating the move, Evan found himself buying a home while relying on FaceTime tours and friends on the ground. It was stressful, it felt risky, and it sparked one big question: Why isn’t anyone building systems that actually serve active-duty buyers?

So along with his partner-in-crime, Shannon, he started WeVett to do just that.

“We don’t just know the mission. We’ve been on it,” said Kaufman.

At the heart of our company is a very human purpose: to leave behind something we’re proud of.

That means WeVett isn’t about closing the most loans. It’s about making the biggest impact, helping active-duty members make the smarter housing choices today that could change everything tomorrow.

We Focus on Active Duty Because You Deserve Better

Here’s something you might not know: only about 10% of all home loans in the U.S. are VA loans. Of those, just 2–3% are for active-duty service members. That 2%? That’s our entire focus.

While most mortgage companies cast a wide net, we intentionally niche down. The needs of active-duty buyers aren’t just different, they come with a countdown timer with its very own acronym (RNLTD). That’s why our systems are tailored to the unique demands of military moves.

“We focus on the 2% because that 2% needs speed, precision, and trust,” said Kaufman.

At WeVett, we speak your language. We know what a short-fuse PCS feels like. We know how to get you across the country, into a home, and out of financial limbo… all without the stress spiral.

Speed, Systems, and PCS-Proof Processes

Let’s talk speed. The national average time to close a VA loan is 40 to 45 days. For most active-duty members, that’s simply not fast enough.

Our average is 21 days or less, with some clients closing a VA loan in as little as 10 business days.

“If you’ve got 30 days to report, you can’t afford a 45-day loan process,” said Kaufman.

We’ve built everything, from systems to staffing, to move at the speed of your orders. Whether you’re in the Army and need to report in three weeks or you’re heading OCONUS and buying sight unseen, we’ve built this company to support your timeline, not the other way around.

Want proof? Check out our PCS Toolkit built specifically for service members navigating quick moves.

A Mission Beyond Mortgages

This part doesn’t get talked about enough: financial stress during transitions, especially PCS or separation from service, is one of the top contributors to mental health crises, including suicide.

When everything is in flux, making one wrong financial move can feel like the final straw. At WeVett, we believe our job isn’t just to close loans. It’s to reduce the financial chaos that can push people toward crisis.

“Less stress means fewer crisis decisions. That’s suicide prevention in action,” said Kaufman.

This isn’t just a conversation, it’s data that tells this story. A study of active-duty soldiers in suicidal crisis found that 23% had a financial stressor in the 24-hours before their crisis. Another analysis of VA health records showed that veterans with financial problems had a significantly higher suicide risk, even after accounting for mental health diagnoses.

That’s why we’re meticulous about accuracy, timelines, and strategy. Because even one wrong step in a housing move can cost more than money. We’re not okay with that, and we’re building processes that help you stay in control, even in the storm.

Kaufman adds, “If we can help someone avoid that moment of crisis through smarter home ownership, that’s our win.”

At WeVett, we believe that smarter financial decisions can be a form of suicide prevention. But if you’re ever in crisis, know this: you’re not alone. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 for free, confidential support just call or text 988.

Your PCS Doesn’t Have to Be a Panic Button

At WeVett, we know PCS moves come fast, and so do the financial decisions that follow. That’s why we’re a company that’s not just military-friendly, but military-focused. From rapid loan processing to long-term ownership strategy, we work with active-duty service members to reduce stress now and build real security for later.

Because the right decisions today can lead to more than financial wins. They can protect your stability, your family, and your future.

Ready to start your military homeownership journey?