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Home Loan Guaranty Services

Training Broadcasts for Industry Partners and Program Participants

2008 On-Demand Broadcasts

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newComing Home to VA


Original Broadcast - 12/10/2008
Are you new to the VA Home Loan Program? Has it been a while? This broadcast will provide an overview of the basics, so the benefits to both the veteran and the viewer can be recognized. Topics will include:

  • Welcome to the VA home loan program
  • Benefits for the veteran
  • Benefits to the lenders
  • Veterans’ basic eligibility requirements
  • Basic underwriting guidelines
  • Basic property/appraisal issues
  • Loan Administration
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Second Annual National Fee Appraiser Training Broadcast


Original Broadcast - 11/20/2008
This is our Second Annual National Fee Appraiser Training Broadcast. Gerry Kifer, VA's Supervisory Appraiser and guests will provide an update on VA's policies and procedures, and will respond to live telephone calls and e-mails.  Fee Appraisal Panel Members, Lender Staff Appraisal Reviewers/Underwriters, Servicer Liquidation Appraisal Reviewers, and Loan Guaranty Construction & Valuation staff are invited to watch.

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Only You Can Prevent Mortgage Fraud!


Original Broadcast - 9/10/2008
In this 2rd Annual program, we will discuss verification of documentation in Loan applications as well as current trends in fraud. We will also show a new video from Interthinx called "Fraud Angels" based on the "Charlie's Angels" TV show, and we will have a guest from Interthinx.

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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
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Construction and Valuation Update – Manufactured Housing and Coop Housing


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.

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Why VA?


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.

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LGY IT Systems


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)
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TAP/DTAP Overview


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
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Full Reviews of VA Home Loan Packages

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
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