About this Event
Join us for an in-depth VA Boot Camp designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to better serve veteran clients and grow your business. A non-refundable $10 fee for CE Credit is payable to instructor Tamara Tapman if you want credit issued.
With over 1.5 million veterans in Texas — including 225,000 in Harris County alone and more than 50,000 in Montgomery County — understanding VA loans isn’t just helpful… it’s essential.
Join us for an in-depth VA Boot Camp designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to better serve veteran clients and grow your business.
Why This Matters
- Texas ranks #1 in VA loan volume, with 54,990 VA loans totaling $2.9 billion (2025)
- Harris County ranks #11 out of 3,138 counties nationwide with 3,750 VA loans
Strong VA activity across surrounding counties: - Montgomery County: 2,029 loans
- Fort Bend County: 937 loans
- Brazoria County: 82 loans
- Waller County: 187 loans
- Liberty County: 190 loans
- Chambers County: 163 loans
What You’ll Learn
This class goes beyond the basics and dives into real-world strategies, including:
VA Renovation Loans
Learn how veterans can access up to $50,000 for improvements — a little-known program many agents overlook
High-Balance VA Loans
Discover how eligible veterans can purchase homes up to $2 million with no outstanding VA loan limits
Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) Program
Understand how programs through SWBC offer competitive, low-interest financing options for Texas veterans
VA Appraisals Explained
- What VA appraisers look for
- How to avoid common deal-killing issues
- What to do if the appraisal comes in low
- How to navigate the VA reconsideration process
Who Should Attend
- Real Estate Agents (new & experienced)
- Brokers & Team Leaders
- Anyone looking to better serve veteran buyers
CE Credit Information
This course is eligible for Continuing Education (CE) credit.
(Details available upon registration)
Why Attend?
Most agents barely scratch the surface when it comes to VA loans — which means missed opportunities and underserved clients. This boot camp will give you the tools to stand out, close more deals, and confidently guide veterans through the homebuying process.
Class Information
- Provider: SWBC Mortgage
- Provider #: 0001
- Course Title: 3-Hour VA Boot Camp CE Course
- Course Number: #48555
- Credit Hours: 3 CE Hour
- Instructor: Tamara Tapmanm VP SWBC Mortgage VA Liaison
Agenda
9-9:30 PM Check-In
9:30 - 12:30 PM 3 Hour CE Training
12:30 -1 PM Event Ends + Q&A
Real Estate Agents will receive 3 TREC CE Credits for this course.
Special thanks to Chris Porter NMLS #2786030 with SWBC Mortgage for coordinating this SWBC VA Liaison Instructor.
If you are interested in partnering at this event, please reach out to [email protected] for sponsorship opportunities.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Texas Real Estate Investment Center, 5295 Hollister Road, Houston, United States
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