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. 

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.  

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 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, - 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 required. 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.

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.