THIS IS AN IN-PERSON CLASS at SMDRA:

6436 S. Racine Circle

Centennial 80111

 

CE CREDIT:  2 CE

 

CLASS DESCRIPTION:

 

BENEFITS OF TAKING THE  VA BOOT CAMP

 

  1. Knowledge- Increased general knowledge of VA home loan and renovation programs.
  2. Eligibility- Understand what it means to be eligible for the VA home loan program and who is eligible
  3. VA process- Be able to explain the process to the veteran
  4. Terms- Basic terminology of the program
  5. Fees- Understand which fees are allowable and which ones are unallowable (capped at 1% of the loan amount)
  6. Appraisals- Working knowledge of the VA appraisal process
  7. Referrals- Increased veteran referrals from veterans who are assisted by agents who are knowledgeable regarding the VA home loan program.   

 

INSTRUCTOR: Tammy Tapman

 

 

Tamara Tapman is a military veteran’s community representative and certified Texas Real Estate Commission

Mandatory Continuing Education (MCE) instructor. As the former Mortgage Lender Liaison and Branch

Manager at the Texas Veterans Land Board for more than two decades, Tamara has been a devoted military

advocate, helping veterans to take advantage of their benefits and obtain low-interest home loans.

Tamara was instrumental in developing innovative ways for real estate agents and mortgage lenders to

build and increase their veterans-based book of business. She initiated a direct mail program, a Veterans

Housing Assistance (VHAP) class for loan originators, and a one-hour Texas Vet MCE class for real estate

professionals. Her team increased VHAP loan volume by 300%.

Before her employment with the Texas Veterans Land Board, Tamara was Assistant Vice President, Loan

Officer, and Compliance Officer for two financial institutions. She has a Bachelor of Business Administration

degree from the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor and a graduate degree in banking from the University

of Wisconsin. Tamara was awarded the Texas Association of Mortgage Professionals Volunteer of the Year

Award in 2009.

As the VA Mortgage Liaison for SWBC Mortgage, Tamara develops accredited VA lending training programs

for our employees and real estate partners throughout the co