All Things VA with Megan Wendtland

Recorded: January 18, 2024   Keepin’ Up With The Currents: Real Estate Real Talk   Season 1, Episode 8: All Things VA.   Summary: In this episode your host, Connie Vavra, interviews Megan Wendtland, Loan Officer and Branch Manager of Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, NMLS: 1249084, Licensed in: WA, ID, AZ, IL, IN, FL.  They talk about Megan's podcast and all things VA Loans. Topic #1 – I Think You Started Your Own Podcast. [1:53]  Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5bZmHEV8Sq9cd2N3pnEmRx?si=7U9FkeqtSr-4jMd8Xk1mjA  Topic #2 – What is the Focus/Goal of your Podcast? [2:43] Topic #3 – What is a VA Loan and what are some general requirements to qualify? [6:06] Topic #4 – How many times can a VA loan be used? Is it a one-time thing? [9:00] Topic #5 – What are the financial differences between a first-time home buyer using their VA loan benefits vs. FHA? [11:15] REALTOR® Safety tip [15:47] Topic #6 – What about refinancing as a VA loan? [16:45] Topic #7 – VA Loans are assumable? What does an assumable VA loan look like? [21:25] Topic #8 – Showing your value as a REALTOR® [25:38] Topic #9 – REALTOR® Commissions and VA Loans [29:00] Topic #10 – FHA & VA Condo Approval [36:06]                Link to check condo approval status: Loan Guaranty (va.gov) This episode sponsored by Three Rivers Association of REALTORS®   Link: Three Rivers | Association of REALTORS® (trarealtors.net)