It’s that time of year again- My Favorite Freebies!

Written By: Stacey Sprain,
Certified Ambassador Loan Processor (CALP)

Last week I offered you my list of favorite FHA-related websites and this week, I’m offering my favorite VA websites as follows:

• http://www.homeloans.va.gov/ - VA Loan Guaranty Home Page
• http://www.homeloans.va.gov/ls.htm - VA Lenders, Servicers and Real Estate Professionals Home Page
• http://www.homeloans.va.gov/rlcweb.htm - Links to Regional Loan Centers
• https://vip.vba.va.gov/portal/VBAH/Home - Veterans Information Portal (VIP)
• http://www.homeloans.va.gov/help/html/portal/frameset.htm - Veterans Information Portal Help Guide
• http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/pam26_7.html - VA Lender’s Handbook
• http://www.homeloans.va.gov/loan_limits.htm - VA Loan Limits
• http://www.homeloans.va.gov/lgyfaq.htm - VA Home Loan FAQ by Category
• http://www.homeloans.va.gov/new.htm - VA Circulars
• http://condopudbuilder.vba.va.gov/2.2/frames.html - VA Condo/PUD/Builder Locator Site
• http://www.homeloans.va.gov/faqcv.htm - VA Construction & Valuation FAQ
• http://www.homeloans.va.gov/cav_approved_local_conditions.htm - Local Construction & Valuation Requirements by state
• http://www.usmilitary.com/2009-military-pay-chart/ - U.S. Military Pay Chart
• http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ - National Archives-Military Records
• http://www4.va.gov/vaforms/ - VA Forms Search Page
• http://www.homeloans.va.gov/sar.htm - Staff Review Appraiser Page (SAR)

Helpful Training Information for VA Home Loan Program

• http://www.homeloans.va.gov/train.htm - VA Training Options
• http://www.homeloans.va.gov/broadcast.htm - VA Live Training Broadcast schedule
• http://www.homeloans.va.gov/broadcast09.htm - VA Recorded Training Broadcasts
• http://www.homeloans.va.gov/docs/va101_handout.pdf - VA 101-Home Loan Program Basics Booklet
• http://www.homeloans.va.go/docs/Broadcast_Handouts_%20LGY_Eligibility_12162009.pdf - VA Eligibility booklet
• http://www.homeloans.va.gov/target_video.htm - VA Targeted Topic Short Videos

Home Loan Program Information For Veterans

• http://www.homeloans.va.gov/faqelig.htm - Eligibility FAQs
• http://www.homeloans.va.gov/pdf/veteran_registration_coe.pdf - Guide-How to Obtain Certificate of Eligibility
• http://www.vba.va.gov/VBA/benefits/factsheets/index.asp - Veteran’s Benefit Fact Sheets
• http://www.vba.va.gov/VBA/benefits/factsheets/homeloans/Homeloaneg_0906.doc - Home Loan Guaranty Fact Sheet for Veterans
• http://www.vba.va.gov/VBA/benefits/factsheets/homeloans/homemods.doc - Home Modification/Specially Adapted Housing Fact Sheet for Veterans

About the Writer. As one of NAMP's volunteer writers, Stacey Sprain is currently a NAMP member in good standing and is a NAMP Certified Ambassador Loan Processor (CALP). If you would like to become a volunteer writer for NAMP, please email us at: blog@mortgageprocessor.org.

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