United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Training Broadcasts for Industry Partners and Program Participants

FY 2010 Broadcast Schedule - Programs will air at 12:00 Noon Eastern Standard Time (EST) and can be viewed via streaming video on the web (links will be added below on the day of the broadcast) or at VA Regional offices.  For more information, contact your Regional Loan Center.

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February 24, 2010 - Quality Assurance for VA Staff (LGY Staff)

March 24, 2010 - Loan Administration Post Audits (Servicers and LA Staff)

April 21, 2010 - 3rd Annual "Not So Trivial Pursuit" (LGY Staff)

May 19, 2010 - Appraisal Management System (Fee Appraisers, LAPP and SAPP SARS, and C&V Staff)

June 9, 2010 - Lender Game Show (Lenders and LGY Staff)

July 14, 2010 - The VA ReView Season 5 (Lenders and LP and C&V Staff)

August 18, 2010 - 4th Annual Fee Appraiser Session (Fee Appraisers, LAPP and SAPP SARS and C&V Staff)

September 22, 2010 - Loan Guaranty News and "Open Phones" (Lenders, Servicers, LGY Staff and Veterans)


Has Been Previously Broadcast
November 18, 2009 - VA Homeloans 101 - Student Materials
This broadcast will provide a brief history and overview of the VA Homeloan Program.  Topics will include:

  • Eligibility
  • Program Benefits and Uses
  • VA's Responsibilities
  • VA Appraisals and MPRs
  • The Appraisal System (TAS)
  • Loan Servicing
  • Alternatives to Foreclosure

Has Been Previously Broadcast
December 16, 2009 - Eligibility (For Lenders, VA Staff and Veterans)
Click here for the handouts: PDF Version, Word Doc. Version
After viewing this broadcast you will be able to properly request, obtain, and evaluate a veteran’s Certificate of Eligibility (COE). Topics will include:

  • Who is eligible
  • How to get a COE
  • Restoration of Entitlement
  • Interpreting the COE
  • Existing COE’s
  • Eligibility Center tour

Has Been Previously Broadcast
January 27, 2010 - LAPP Update (For LAPP SARS, SAP SARS and C&V Staff) - Student Materials

This broadcast will provide an overview of the newly centralized LAPP Program. Topics will include: time saving tips on reviewing appraisal reports, information on VA's Minimum Property Requirements, a description of VA's guidelines for comparable sales selection, Notice of Value conditions, lender requirements, requests for reconsideration of value and a summary of new VA circulars.


Previous Broadcasts