
About VA Loan Expert Shirley Mueller
VAConstructionLoan.net gives Veterans and active-duty service members straightforward information on building a home with their VA benefits. We specialize in the VA One-Time Close Construction Loan, whether you already own land or plan to buy a lot.
As an experienced mortgage professional, Shirley Mueller, Sr. VP of Veteran Lending Specializing in VA One-Time Close Construction Loans [NMLS ID: 336103] helps Veterans through the VA construction loan process.
Her focus is making sure military families understand their options and know what to expect at each step of the build.
A loan originator since 2003 and specializing in VA home loans for over 20 years, Shirley Mueller leads a team that reviews every application and works with you from the first call through the end of construction.
Get the Most From Your Budget
The VA One-Time Close Construction Loan keeps costs down with one closing, no down payment on loans up to $1 million and no payments during the build.
VA Construction Loan Experts
You work with a team that handles VA construction loans every day.
One Loan. One Closing.
Save time and money with no need to refinance later.
Clear Loan Estimates
See your closing costs, builder costs and monthly payment before you commit.
Built for Long-Term Value
No PMI. Fixed rates. Easy transition to your VA mortgage.
See the VA construction loan process timeline
What We Do
We help Veterans use their VA loan benefit to build a new home.
- VA Construction Loan Guidance: We help Veterans understand eligibility, requirements, and financing options for building a home with VA benefits
- VA One-Time Close Financing: We guide borrowers through the construction-to-permanent loan process designed to simplify homebuilding.
- Multi-State Veteran Support: our team handles VA construction loans in the 48 contiguous states and D.C.
- End-to-End Assistance: From initial consultation and builder approvals to closing, we keep the paperwork and timeline on track.
Tough Loans Don’t Scare Us
If you were told no somewhere else, we’re glad to take a fresh look. Self-employed income, land you own as equity and more complex files are all things we work with on VA One-Time Close Construction Loans.
My team will review your scenario. If you qualify, you get a pre-approval letter and a full itemized estimate; if you don’t qualify yet, you get a full plan forward.
Awards And Recognition
Shirley Mueller has been a loan originator since 2003. Her industry recognition includes:
See the full list of awards
- 2024 Top Dollar Volume – Scotsman Guide
- 2024 Top VA Volume – Scotsman Guide
- 2023 President’s Club – Top VA Volume
- 2022 Chairman’s Circle – Top VA Volume
- 2021 Chairman’s Circle – Top VA Volume
- 2021 Top VA Volume – Scotsman Guide
- 2021 Top Woman Originator – Scotsman Guide
- 2021 Top 1% Mortgage Loan Originator – Mortgage Executive Magazine
- 2020 Top VA Volume – Scotsman Guide
- 2020 Top Woman Originator – Scotsman Guide
- 2020 Top 1% Mortgage Loan Originator – Mortgage Executive Magazine
- 2020 Chairman’s Circle
- 2019 Top VA Volume – Scotsman Guide
- 2019 Top Producer – Texas Veterans Land Board
- 2019 Top 1% Mortgage Loan Originator – Mortgage Executive Magazine
- 2018 Top VA Volume – Scotsman Guide
- 2018 Top Producer – Texas Veterans Land Board
- 2018 Top 1% Mortgage Loan Originator – Mortgage Executive Magazine
- 2018 The Best Military Lenders and Originators – National Mortgage Professional
- 2018 Top Women Originators – Ranked #144
- 2018 Loan Originator of the Year
- 2017 Top 1% Originator – Mortgage Executive Magazine
- 2017 Top VA Volume Ranked #15 – Scotsman Guide
- 2016 Loan Originator of the Year
- 2016 Top 1% Mortgage Originator – Mortgage Executive Magazine
- 2016 Top VA Originator Ranked #65 – Scotsman Guide
- 2015 Top VA Originator Ranked #55 – Scotsman Guide
- 2014 Top Producer – Texas Veterans Land Board
- 2014 Hall of Fame Honor
Services We Provide
Our services are for Veterans, active-duty service members and eligible surviving spouses, from first questions about VA construction loans through the application, closing and build.
Start Your VA Construction Loan Application
Connect with VA construction loan lender Shirley Mueller, Sr. VP of Veteran Lending, and her team to start your VA one-time close construction loan, whether you are buying a lot or building on land you already own.