VA ReView

Original Broadcast - 7/9/2008
Our third annual edition of our popular “talk show” format broadcast. Topics included:

• Becoming an approved agent/broker
• Automated Underwriting Systems
• Changes to the Lender’s Handbook

Original Broadcast - 5/14/2008
We will cover VA Rules for manufactured housing and how to distinguish between co-ops, fee simple and leasehold ownership and how to accurately prepare and review appraisal reports for co-ops under VA requirements. Intended audience is VA staff, Lenders, SARs, Fee Appraisers, Real Estate Professionals.

Original Broadcast - 4/16/2008
This broadcast covered the benefits and advantages of using the VA Home Loan Program and impact of the Sub-prime crisis on VA loans.  It is intended for Lenders, Real Estate Professionals, Veterans, and VA Employees.

Original Broadcast - 3/19/2008
An overview of the Veterans Information Portal (VIP), including instruction on how to register at the Portal and computer applications for lender personnel, Fee Appraisers, Real Estate Professionals and VA Staff.  Topics include:

• The Appraisal System (TAS)
• E-appraisal
• WebLGY
• Automated Certificates of Eligibility (ACE)
• The Funding Fee Payment System (FFPS)

Original Broadcast - 2/13/2008
An overview of the Loan Guaranty Program, specifically for:

• Transition Assistance Program counselors;
• Disabled Transition Assistance Program counselors
• Veterans Service Officers
• Lender Staff and Veterans

Original Broadcast - 1/23/2008
One of your loan files has been selected for Full Review by the Regional Loan Center?  This broadcast will cover:

• Responding to a request for the Full Review package
• Avoiding adverse findings from a Full Review
• Using the results of the review for effective training