Events and Training

March 14, 2013 - Webinar: Basic Borrower Guidelines. This FREE FHA Webinar, sponsored by the Atlanta Homeownership Center, is intended for mortgage loan professionals, including underwriters, processors, and loan officers new to FHA or who wish to refresh their knowledge of Basic Borrower Guidelines. Topics will include: CAIVRS, Credit Rejects, Occupancy, and Maximum Number of FHA Loans to name a few. Registration is closed. Please hold on to the e-mail you receive after you register, you will need it to access the webinar. Course Materials.

March 14, 2013 – Webinar: FHA Frequently Asked Questions.  This FREE Webinar training 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 and utilizing FHA Systems.   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.

March 20, 2013 – Webinar: FHA Appraisal Frequently Asked Questions.  This FREE webinar addresses the most common questions FHA receives from appraisers specific to completing residential appraisals for FHA-insured mortgage purposes.  Topics will cover a diverse blend of questions ranging from  new construction, property inspection requirements, to the FHA Appraiser Roster.  Appraisers with all levels of experience will benefit from this course. Registration is required    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.

March 27, 2013:  The FHA Appraisal. This FREE one-day class in Denver, CO 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. Attendees will receive 7-hours of continuing education acceptable for the State of Colorado appraisal licensing requirements. There will be the opportunity for advanced interaction through the use of smart phones and/or tablets so please bring along if you'd like to participate. Class size is limited; first-come, first served. Registration is Required. On the day of the class, check-in begins at 8:00 a.m. Class begins promptly at 8:30 a.m. Mountain Time. Questions? E-mail us.

March 28, 2013:  FHA FAQs & Updates. This FREE all day classroom training in Denver, CO 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. There will also be time for open discussion between the audience and HUD staff. There will be the opportunity for advanced interaction through the use of smart phones and/or tablets so please bring along if you'd like to participate. Class size is limited; first-come, first served. Registration is Required. On the day of the class, check-in begins at 8:00 a.m. Class begins promptly at 8:30 a.m. Mountain Time. Questions? E-mail us.

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.