Events and Training

May 22, 2013 – Webinar: Minimum Property Requirements. This FREE introductory webinar will cover HUD/FHA minimum property requirements for existing construction and minimum property standards for new construction. Those new to FHA or seasoned professionals wanting a refresher are encouraged to attend.  Registration is Required.  Please hold on to the e-mail you receive after you register, you will need it to access the webinar. This webinar will be archived. Closed Captioning available. Questions? E-mail us.   Course Materials.  Course Materials 2.

May 29, 2013 – Webinar: Build on Own Land.  This FREE Webinar training will provide an overview of the Build on Own Land and Construction/Permanent/One-Time Close process. The covered topics will include: Build on Own Land Process, permanent financing on new construction, new construction documentation requirements, loan calculations, and manufactured homes as it pertains to new construction/build on own land. All Real Estate Agents, Loan Officers, Underwriters and Processors are welcome and will benefit from this training. Registration is Required.  Please hold on to the e-mail you receive after you register, you will need it to access the webinar. This webinar will be archived. Closed Captioning available. Questions? E-mail us.   Course Materials.  Course Materials 2.

June 11, 2013 - Nashville, TN. FHA Loss Mitigation Training. This training will cover the changes of the retention waterfall noted in Mortgage Letter 2012-22. This will be the only Loss Mitigation training in Tennessee. Be sure to bring a calculator to class. Registration required. No fee.

June 11, 2013 - Atlanta, GA. FHA Loss Mitigation Training. This training will cover the changes of the retention waterfall noted in Mortgage Letter 2012-22. Be sure to bring a calculator to class. Registration required. No fee.

June 11, 2013 - Webinar: FHA Overview of Basic Underwriting Guidelines - Credit. The Overview of Basic Underwriting Guidelines is being offered as a three part series consisting of credit on June 11, 2013, income on July 16, 2013 and assets on August 13, 2013. Training is intended for mortgage loan professionals, including underwriters, processors, and loan officers new to FHA or who wish to refresh their knowledge of credit qualifying guidelines. Topics will include basic CIA (credit, income and asset) documentation and calculations. We'll also share some general do's and don'ts when it comes to qualifying your borrower. Large groups are encouraged to register under one name and view in a central location. You MUST have a confirmed EMARC registration to be approved for webinar access. Log-in information will be emailed to registrants at least 48 hours prior to training date. Registration is closed. This class is full. Note: This three part series will be offered in one on-site training in Chicago at the end of July.

June 12, 2013 – Webinar: How to Manually Underwrite an FHA Mortgage. Join us for a timely and informative 90-minute, HUD-sponsored webinar where we will discuss the history and background of manual underwriting; review what causes a file to require manual underwriting; as well as the required steps in the manual underwriting process. Participants will learn what triggers both automatic and discretionary downgrades and the key considerations in manually underwriting the FHA loan. Additionally, participants will be able to explain what the documentation requirements and allowable loan parameters are. This webinar is designed for loan officers, processors, brokers, agents and anyone new to FHA, seeking a basic and general overview of FHA/HUD’s mission and single-family insured loan programs. Please hold on to the e-mail you receive after you register, you will need it to access the webinar. This webinar will be archived. Closed captioning available for the hearing impaired. Registration required.

June 18, 2013 - Kansas City, KS. FHA Hot Topics & Updates.  This FREE all day classroom training in Kansas City, KS will provide clarification to current Underwriting Hot Topics, Insuring/Eligibility Issues and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in today's FHA lending environment. Topics covered will include: FHA Updates including most recent Mortgagee Letters, Maximum Mortgage Calculations, Refinance Transactions, FHA Real Estate Owned, Credit, Income and Asset Scenarios, as well as utilizing FHA Systems.   Registration required. No fee. Questions? E-mail us  Course Materials.  Course Materials 2. 

June 18, 2013 - Chicago, IL. FHA Loss Mitigation Training. This training will cover the changes of the retention waterfall noted in Mortgage Letter 2012-22. Be sure to bring a calculator to class. Registration required. No fee.

June 18, 2013 - San Juan, PR. FHA Lender Training. This FREE FHA on-site training is intended for mortgage loan professionals including Underwriters, Processors, and Loan Officers new to FHA or who wish to refresh their knowledge of credit qualifying guidelines. Topics will include basic CIA (credit, income and asset) documentation and calculations. We'll also share some general do's and don'ts when it comes to qualifying your borrower. Registration required. No fee.

June 19, 2013 - Kansas City, KS. The FHA Appraisal. This FREE one-day class discusses FHA appraisal requirements including FHA Appraisal Protocol, updates to FHA appraisal policy, as well as equips attendees with the knowledge to determine property eligibility. This course provides a refresher to seasoned FHA appraisers, as well as provides valuable information to appraisers new to the FHA roster. Registration required. No fee. Questions? E-mail us  Course Materials.  Course Materials 2. 

June 19, 2013 - San Juan, PR. FHA Appraiser Training. This FREE FHA on-site training is intended for Appraisers and Underwriters. The training includes coverage of recent Mortgagee Letters, valuation policies, appraising HUD REO properties, 203k, Minimum Property Requirements (MPR), and defining required repairs vs. cosmetic deficiencies. Registration is closed. This class is full. No fee.

June 20, 2013 - San Juan, PR. FHA Condominium Processing Training. This FREE FHA on-site training is intended for mortgage loan professionals including Underwriters, Processors, and Loan Officers new to FHA or who wish to enhance their understanding of the condominium processing guidelines for FHA insurance. Topics will include discussing Mortgagee Letter 2012-18 in relation to condominium submittals for approvals, recertifications, phase additions, and lender certification requirements. Registration required. No fee.

June 20, 2013 - Raleigh, NC. FHA Loss Mitigation Training. This training will cover the changes of the retention waterfall noted in Mortgage Letter 2012-22. Be sure to bring a calculator to class. Registration required. No fee.

June 20, 2013 - Kansas City, KS. The FHA Appraisal. This FREE one-day class discusses FHA appraisal requirements including FHA Appraisal Protocol, updates to FHA appraisal policy, as well as equips attendees with the knowledge to determine property eligibility. This course provides a refresher to seasoned FHA appraisers, as well as provides valuable information to appraisers new to the FHA roster. Registration required. No fee. Questions? E-mail us  Course Materials.  Course Materials 2.

June 26, 2013 – Salt Lake City, UT. FHA Hot Topics & Updates.  This FREE all day classroom training in Salt Lake City, UT will provide clarification to current Underwriting Hot Topics, Insuring/Eligibility Issues and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in today's FHA lending environment. Topics covered will include: FHA Updates including most recent Mortgagee Letters, Maximum Mortgage Calculations, Refinance Transactions, FHA Real Estate Owned, Credit, Income and Asset Scenarios, as well as utilizing FHA Systems.  Registration required. No fee. Questions? E-mail

June 27, 2013 – Salt Lake City, UT. FHA Appraising. This FREE all day classroom training in Salt Lake City, UT will provide the FHA appraiser information and training on FHA Property and Inspection Requirements, the Most Frequently Asked Property Related Questions, and the 50 Most Common Appraisal Review Deficiencies. Topics to be covered run the gamut of FHA appraising, and include everything you always wanted to know, but never bothered to ask. Appraisers, underwriters, and loan processors will benefit. Attendees will receive 7-hours of continuing education acceptable for the State of Utah appraisal licensing requirements. Registration is required. Questions? E-mail us.

July 16, 2013 - Webinar: FHA Overview of Basic Underwriting Guidelines - Income. The Overview of Basic Underwriting Guidelines is being offered as a three part series consisting of credit on June 11, 2013, income on July 16, 2013 and assets on August 13, 2013. Training is intended for mortgage loan professionals, including underwriters, processors, and loan officers new to FHA or who wish to refresh their knowledge of credit qualifying guidelines. Topics will include basic CIA (credit, income and asset) documentation and calculations. We'll also share some general do's and don'ts when it comes to qualifying your borrower. Large groups are encouraged to register under one name and view in a central location. You MUST have a confirmed EMARC registration to be approved for webinar access. Log-in information will be emailed to registrants at least 48 hours prior to training date. Registration required. Note: This three part series will be offered in one on-site training in Chicago at the end of July.

July 25, 2013 - Birmingham, AL. FHA Loss Mitigation Training. This training will cover the changes of the retention waterfall noted in Mortgage Letter 2012-22. Be sure to bring a calculator to class. Registration required. No fee.

August 13, 2013 - Webinar: FHA Overview of Basic Underwriting Guidelines - Assets. The Overview of Basic Underwriting Guidelines is being offered as a three part series consisting of credit on June 11, 2013, income on July 16, 2013 and assets on August 13, 2013. Training is intended for mortgage loan professionals, including underwriters, processors, and loan officers new to FHA or who wish to refresh their knowledge of credit qualifying guidelines. Topics will include basic CIA (credit, income and asset) documentation and calculations. We'll also share some general do's and don'ts when it comes to qualifying your borrower. Large groups are encouraged to register under one name and view in a central location. You MUST have a confirmed EMARC registration to be approved for webinar access. Log-in information will be emailed to registrants at least 48 hours prior to training date. Registration required. Note: This three part series will be offered in one on-site training in Chicago at the end of July.

Recurring Events & Online Training

Electronic Class (EClass) on FHA Loss Mitigation & Servicing System: The EClass System provides additional training on FHA's Loss Mitigation Programs, including FHA's Home Affordable Modification Program (FHA-HAMP), as well as continuing education on loss mitigation & servicing issues that have generated the most industry questions & requests for further training. The EClass System is designed to provide web-based training to HUD-Approved Servicers, HUD-Approved & Nonprofit Housing Counseling Agencies. Find out more...

FHA Homeownership Center Webinar Archive. Did you miss a webinar? Catch up by visiting the webinar archive.

HOPE LoanPort hosts on-line training. Training classes are offered Tuesdays at 3:00 PM EST and Thursdays at 1:00 PM EST. Once you have joined the training session, you will be able to download the meeting materials and follow along with the presenter. Registration Required. If you have any questions please feel free to contact the HOPE LoanPort team by email.

National Council of La Raza presents on-line webinar training for housing counselors. Visit their website for a schedule of upcoming courses.

Foreclosure Prevention Workshops for Consumers. Looking for foreclosure prevention advice? Attend a workshop for homeowners sponsored by a community-based organization in your area. Visit the calendar on FreddieMac's website.

The Illinois Mortgage Bankers Association (IMBA) conducts frequent training workshops for mortgage professionals on FHA subjects. Visit their website for a calendar of upcoming training opportunities. Fee.

NeighborWorks Training Institute conducts frequent training workshops around the nation for non-profit housing professionals. Scholarships are available on a limited basis for qualified non-profit agencies.

HECM Counselors can get information about HECM training at: http://www.hecmresources.org

HUD has Webcasts that provide training for housing industry partners. A Webcast is a video you can watch right from your computer screen. HUD offers live Webcasts & an archive of previously aired training sessions & programs.

The Illinois Association of Mortgage Professionals has frequent training courses for mortgage industry professionals. Visit their website for more information. Fee.

This Calendar may provide training opportunities & event announcements for non-profit & local government HUD partners. HUD does not endorse the sponsoring organizations, or the views they express, or the products/services they or their community/business partners may offer. Learn more about HUD's web policies.