Veteran MortgageOne (VMO), operating as a DBA of MortgageOne, Inc. (NMLS #898812), and Heroes Deserve Homes — a real estate program founded and operated by 27-year U.S. Army veteran Julian Barrientos — today announced a trusted partnership bringing together the two organizations to serve the full homeownership journey for eligible veterans, active-duty service members, first responders, firefighters, law enforcement, educators, and healthcare workers across the state of Texas.
Heroes Deserve Homes was founded by Julian Barrientos, who served 27 years in the United States Army across four combat deployments before dedicating his post-military career to helping heroes succeed in real estate. The program is operated under The Barrientos Group LLC and serves as a trusted resource for veterans and public servants who too often encounter misleading information, unrealistic credit requirements, or bad advice when attempting to buy or sell a home. Heroes Deserve Homes is compatible with all home loan types — including VA loans — and is free to apply with no obligations.
"Heroes Deserve Homes was built because too many veterans were being turned away, given wrong information, or left to navigate the homebuying process alone. Pairing our program with VMO's lending team means our heroes now have a veteran-led realtor and a veteran-focused loan officer in their corner from day one. That's what mission-aligned service looks like."— Julian Barrientos, U.S. Army Veteran (Ret.) · Founder, Heroes Deserve Homes · Loan Officer, VMO (NMLS #2600812)
How the Partnership Works
The partnership gives every veteran, first responder, and military family entering the Texas housing market access to a single, coordinated team: VMO's licensed loan officers for VA loan origination and pre-qualification, and the Heroes Deserve Homes real estate program for buying, selling, relocating, and investment guidance, with rebates and support available to eligible heroes at no cost to enter.
- Founded by: Julian Barrientos — 27-year U.S. Army combat veteran, 4 deployments
- Website: heroesdeservehomes.com
- Who qualifies: Veterans · Active-duty military · First responders · Law enforcement · Firefighters · Educators · Healthcare workers
- What it provides: Rebates, incentives, and expert real estate guidance for buyers, sellers, and investors
- Loan compatibility: All home loan types, including VA loans
- Cost to apply: 100% free — no obligations, no commitments
- Lending partner: Veteran MortgageOne — MortgageOne, Inc. (NMLS #898812)
Who Qualifies for HDH
Heroes Deserve Homes is available to veterans, active-duty military, first responders, law enforcement, firefighters, educators, and healthcare workers. The program is 100% free to apply with no obligations or commitments.
Texas Markets Served
Texas is home to more than 1.5 million veterans and some of the nation's largest military installations. The combined reach of VMO's 13-officer lending team — serving markets across Dallas–Fort Worth, Killeen / Fort Hood, El Paso / Fort Bliss, San Antonio / JBSA, Houston, Austin, Conroe, and Laredo — and the Heroes Deserve Homes real estate program positions both organizations to reach veterans and heroes in every corner of the Texas market.
"This partnership makes both programs stronger," said Caleb Lutsch, Branch Manager of Veteran MortgageOne. "A veteran who qualifies for a VA loan deserves more than just a pre-approval — they deserve a team that understands their world at every stage. Heroes Deserve Homes brings exactly that on the real estate side. Together, we're the full-service team Texas veterans have been looking for."
Veterans, first responders, and eligible heroes interested in learning more are encouraged to visit heroesdeservehomes.com to apply for the program at no cost, or contact VMO to speak with a loan officer about VA loan eligibility.
