We’re on a mission to get veterans into a new home.

The spirit of helping others goes way back.

Our Founder and CEO, Brian Edward Cooke, Jr., learned the importance of helping our military back when his father was part of World Airways’ Operation Babylift, rescuing over 2,500 Vietnamese children from an under-seige Saigon in 1975. That sense of duty and service, doing the right thing, has stuck with Brian ever since.

With 20+ years of experience under his belt, Brian’s expertise in mortgage lending has made him one of the top professionals in the field. He’s been there, done that; becoming the #3 nationally ranked broker by Scotsman Guide Top Mortgage Broker in 2024. What he has seen through the years is that our valued Veterans have had a tough time when it comes to purchasing a home.

All this has all led to the creation of World Home Loans. We take care of our own by specializing in VA loans, with honest financing, exceptional service, delivered exceptionally fast. Applying that World Airways mindset to the world of mortgages, for the Veterans who deserve our respect, and a roof over their heads.

To serve our Veterans by offering ultra-low mortgage rates and closing costs.

To empower Veterans with all the necessary knowledge and resources to make the right home financing decisions for themselves and their families.

To advocate against and eliminate the widespread overcharging of Veterans that has plagued the mortgage industry for decades.

OUR MISSION:

Vets do right by us.

World Home Loans exists to help Veterans achieve homeownership. Fairly, respectfully, fast. Traditionally, that’s not been the approach. And it has put a hardship on Veterans that they don’t deserve. Our focus is to change all that by embracing three areas designed to make a difference in a Vet’s life, and in the industry:

The right people at the top to serve our Vets.

Brian Edward Cooke, Jr.

Founder and CEO

For over 20 years, Brian’s dedication and passion for the mortgage industry and homebuyers has propelled him to be the innovative leader he is, especially with Veterans, as outlined in his mission statement. With a strategic eye toward enhancing systems and realizing efficiencies, his ultimate goal is to reduce mortgage loan costs for his customers.

Top-producing VA mortgage broker, 2024-2025
Personally served 800+ Veterans with home purchase loans
Ranked #3 nationally by Scotsman Guide Top Mortgage Brokers, 2024
Nationally ranked Top 20 broker by Scotsman Guide, 2019-2025
Utah’s top-producing mortgage broker by volume, 2019-2025
Closed over 12,000 mortgage loans totalling $4 billion

Wendy Thompson

Senior Loan Originator

Families, especially Veteran families, have been the beneficiaries of Wendy’s expertise for over 20 years. Her strategic leadership and personal commitment to making homeownership accessible to Veterans and first-time homebuyers have made her a standout in our field.

Nationally ranked, top 1% mortgage originator
CPA by trade
Client education and access champion
Expertise in Veteran, first-time and self-employed clients
Digital, SEO and lead generation pioneer

Carrying out our mission every hour of every day.

Our strategic advisors are unequaled, and are a guiding force in making us the stellar VA lender we are.

Jacqueline Cooke

David Lykken

Veterans, you have a home here.

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Brokers, advisors, partners, this is a home for you, too.

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For more info on how we can help you with a VA loan, or career opportunities, call 855-WHLOANS or email us at welcome@worldhomeloans.com