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4-week formatOnline Courses – Instructor-Led
Fundamentals of FHA Origination

Class meets September 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2010
(4-Week Format)

Course code: IW-10-001-005
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Know it all about FHA loan origination with AllRegs Academy.

Coursse content reflects the latest changes in HOEPA, HERA and TILA

If you have never originated FHA loans or need a refresher on the nuances of these government loan programs, don’t worry…AllRegs Academy can help you know it all. Fundamentals of FHA Origination is exactly what you and your staff need to get up to speed quickly and start originating FHA loans, all from the comfort of your office at a regularly scheduled time. You’ll learn about the history of FHA loans, origination basics, property eligibility, borrower eligibility, qualifying the borrower, loan limits, mortgage transactions, mortgage insurance premiums, marketing programs and more.

With this instructor-led online course, you get a low-cost training solution with the benefit of expert instructors and peer interaction…with no travel costs or time out of the office. Class meets via audio conference and WebEx for 90 minutes one day a week for four weeks, with online activities, readings and assessments accessed on your own time.

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Instructors  |  Tuition & Registration

Course topics include the following:

  • History of FHA loans
  • Origination basics
  • Property eligibility
  • Borrower eligibility
  • Qualifying the borrower
  • Loan limits
  • Mortgage insurance premiums
  • Marketing to FHA borrowers and more

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the differences between FHA, sub prime and conventional loans
  • Determine if an applicant and property meet FHA eligibility requirements
  • Calculate maximum FHA loan limits, qualifying ratios, up-front and monthly MIP
  • Appropriately market to and match customers with FHA programs
  • Effectively handle:
    • Cash-out refinance transactions
    • Rate and term refinance transactions
    • Streamline refinance with and without an appraisal transaction

A comprehensive 25 question assessment will be given online after the course to assess how well the student has met the learning objectives.

Session 1

Introduction to Federal Housing Administration

  • History
  • Benefits
  • The Basics

FHA Programs

  • Section 203(b) Mortgage Insurance for One- to Four-Family Homes
  • Mortgage Insurance for Condominium Units (Section 234(c))
  • Insurance for Adjustable Rate Mortgages (Section 251)
  • Good Neighbor Next Door Program
  • FHASecure

Marketing to FHA Borrowers

  • Marketing Strategies

Session 2

The Origination

  • Application Requirements (FHA/ECOA/Tiered Pricing)
  • Origination Disclosures

Borrower Eligibility

  • Analyzing the Borrower
  • Co-Borrowers/Co-Signers/Non-Purchasing Spouses
  • Additional Eligible Borrower Requirements

Session 3

FHA Loan Limits

  • FHA Loan Limits
  • Max Loan Amounts

Mortgage Insurance Premium (MIP)

Qualifying the Borrower

  • Pre-qualifying Borrowers (Income/Gift Funds/etc.)
  • Credit History
  • FHA Acceptable Down Payment Funds
  • Secondary Financing
  • Ratios
  • Liabilities
  • TOTAL Scorecard
  • Compensating Factors
  • Closing Costs

Session 4

Property Eligibility

  • Minimum Property Requirements
  • FHA Property
  • Occupancy (primary/secondary/investment properties)
  • Construction Loans
  • Manufactured Housing
  • FHA Flipping Rule

FHA Mortgage Refinance Transactions

  • Refinance Transactions
  • Streamlines Refinance Transactions (With & Without an Appraisal)
  • Cash-out Refinance

Looking Forward with FHA

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Who Should Attend

  • Loan originators and mortgage lenders who want to offer FHA programs as one of their loan products
  • Processors, underwriters and management would benefit from participating

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Course Delivery

The training sessions utilize WebEx technology in conjunction with audio conferencing. Polling capabilities, live chat, and question & answer sessions allow participants to easily interact with subject matter experts. The course consists of four 90-minute sessions, either over a 4-week period or over 4 consecutive days. Pre-reading and exercises are included and accessed through the AllRegs Academy learning management system. Participants are required to complete assignments prior to each session.

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Class Schedule

  • Tuesday, September 7, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EST (First day)
  • Tuesday, September 14, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EST
  • Tuesday, September 21, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EST
  • Tuesday, September 28, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EST (Last day)

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Course Instructors

To be announced

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Tuition & Registration

The course is $350 per person. Tuition includes all course materials. Upon successfully completing the course, students will earn an industry-recognized certificate of completion.

Still have questions? Interested in multiple registrations?
Call (800) 848-4904.
 

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Class meets September 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2010
(4-Week Format)

Course code: IW-10-001-005
Register Now  

For discounts related to coupon or discount codes, quantity discounts or catalog pricing, please follow the instructions on the discount communication or call AllRegs Customer Service at (800) 848-4904.

Last Updated: 6/9/2010

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Additional Resources

Course Agenda (PDF)
Printed Literature (PDF)
Cancellation/Refund Policy (PDF)


Interested in teaching?

Expertise in a mortgage banking subject area and at least 5 years experience in that profession required.

If interested, e-mail academy@allregs.com today.


Still have questions?
Call (800) 848-4904
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