Nicholas helps Veterans and their families achieve their dream of homeownership and working with them has broadened his perspective on life. Hearing their stories of sacrifice and service inspires him to fight for the things that matter most to him. Although Nicholas is not a Veteran himself, his family’s military background runs deep: his father is a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel with 20 years of service, his mother a retired Navy nurse, and his brother is currently Active Duty in the Army. A former NCAA and professional quarterback, Nicholas continues to coach and mentor QBs in his spare time on Oahu. He believes that greatness is never found in ideal circumstances—it’s discovered when you step out of your comfort zone. Outside of work, Nicholas is passionate about surfing, grilling and diving!
| Office | 808 465-3600 |
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| nicholas.starkel |
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| Address | 745 Fort Street Mall Suite 1001, Honolulu, HI 96813 |
Buying a home can be a stressful process, but working with Nick, Jenny, Tre, and the entire Veterans United team made it an outstanding experience from start to finish. I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better group to guide us through our VA home loan.From our very first conversation, everyone on the team was incredibly responsive and professional. Anytime we had a question, whether it was about paperwork, timelines, closing costs, or the next steps, someone was always quick to respond with clear, helpful answers. They never made us feel like we were asking too many questions and always took the time to make sure we fully understood each part of the process before moving forward.One thing I especially appreciated was the transparency throughout the entire loan process. The team did an excellent job identifying and explaining every cost well in advance, so there were never any unexpected surprises. That level of communication gave us a great deal of confidence and made what could have been a stressful experience feel organized and manageable.The Veterans United online portal was also incredibly easy to use. Uploading documents, tracking progress, and completing required tasks was simple and intuitive, making it easy to stay on top of everything regardless of where we were. The technology combined with the outstanding customer service made the entire process feel seamless.Most importantly, Nick, Jenny, Tre, and the rest of the team genuinely cared about helping us succeed. We never felt like just another loan number. They were patient, knowledgeable, and consistently went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed to close on our home with confidence.I would absolutely recommend Veterans United to any veteran or service member looking to purchase a home. Their professionalism, communication, transparency, and commitment to customer service exceeded every expectation we had. This was easily a 10 out of 10 experience, and we’re incredibly grateful to Nick, Jenny, Tre, and the entire Veterans United team for helping make our home purchase such a positive and memorable one.
Great communication all around. Highly informative and helpful which made my first home buying experience a smooth process.
Veteran's United provided a relatively streamlined experience. The employees that I worked with were exceptionally polite, engaging, and helpful - often beyond their designated work titles.
Everything went smoothly with Veterans United. The whole team is amazing!