The Impactful Communication series provides your employees with communication skills necessary to interact with internal and external clients, both written and verbally.  The courses in this series are focused micro-courses covering key learning skills every employee needs to know, including communication rules, effective listening, handling conflict and more.

The Mortgage Compliance Essentials series is exactly that---the bare essentials of compliance in mortgage lending.  Important topics covered include RESPA, TILA and TRID to name a few. Equip yourself with the knowledge you need to achieve success in your lending career.

Bundle includes courses on:

• An overview on Fair Lending Laws
• Borrower's Right to Privacy in Mortgage Transactions
• Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act
• The Equal Credit Opportunity Act
• The Fair Credit Reporting Act
• The Home Mortgage Disclosure Act
• The Homeowners Protection Act
• The Red Flags of Fraud
• The Truth in Lending Act
• TRID, BSA and AML Law
• Unfair, Deceptive or Abusive Acts:

This course is intended to provide you with basic fair lending concepts as well as a general understanding of the fair lending laws’ requirements and the corresponding penalties in breaking these laws.

This course explains the money laundering process and educates you about ways to prevent money laundering in your organization.  The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) helps the United States government combat money laundering and other illegal financial activity.  Within the framework of the BSA, this course also discusses the key elements of an anti-money laundering (AML) compliance program, which is required for all financial institutions.

20 Hour SAFE Comprehensive: Applying Mortgage Knowledge to Exam Preparation (14-Day OIL Course)

PLATINUM: Mortgage Exam Prep Suite with Prep xL Personalized Learning (OSP)

3 Hour SC-BFI SAFE: Review of South Carolina Mortgage Law--Lender (Online)

The necessity training package providing a solid foundation for those who are self-motivated and will prioritize learning on their own.

7 Hour SAFE Core: Mortgage Loan Originator 2024 CE (Online)

1 Hour SC-BFI SAFE: South Carolina Mortgage Loan Originator 2024 CE-Lender (Online)

20 Hour SAFE Comprehensive: Applying Mortgage Knowledge to Exam Preparation (7-Day OIL Course)

PLATINUM: Mortgage Exam Prep Suite with Prep xL Personalized Learning (OSP)

3 Hour SC-BFI SAFE: Review of South Carolina Mortgage Law--Lender (Online)

The necessity training package providing a solid foundation for those who are self-motivated and will prioritize learning on their own.

• Our best exam prep tool, made to reinforce the concepts learned in the 20 Hour National Pre-Licensing course.

This instructor-led exam review covers National NMLS exam content, including tips and practice questions from an expert who has taken the exam previously. Students also have the opportunity to ask questions regarding the mortgage license exam.

20 Hour SAFE Comprehensive: Applying Mortgage Knowledge to Exam Preparation (14-Day OIL Course)

3 Hour SC-BFI SAFE: Review of South Carolina Mortgage Law--Lender (Online)

The essential training needed to meet requirements and prepare you to pass the NMLS exam without all the extras.

20 Hour SAFE Comprehensive: Applying Mortgage Knowledge to Exam Preparation (7-Day OIL Course)

3 Hour SC-BFI SAFE: Review of South Carolina Mortgage Law--Lender (Online)

The essential training needed to meet requirements and prepare you to pass the NMLS exam without all the extras.

MLO Test Ready 20 Hour SAFE Comprehensive Applying Mortgage Knowledge to Exam Preparation (with eBook)

MLO Test Ready Prep xL

3 Hour SC-BFI SAFE: Review of South Carolina Mortgage Law--Lender (Online)

The ultimate immersive training program taught by industry experts designed to help you pass the NMLS exam the first time.

20 Hour SAFE Comprehensive: Applying Mortgage Knowledge to Exam Preparation (14-Day OIL Course) (VIDEO)

PLATINUM: Mortgage Exam Prep Suite with Prep xL Personalized Learning (OSP)

3 Hour SC-BFI SAFE: Review of South Carolina Mortgage Law--Lender (Online)

The necessity training package providing a solid foundation for those who are self-motivated and will prioritize learning on their own.

20 Hour SAFE Comprehensive: Applying Mortgage Knowledge to Exam Preparation (7-Day OIL Course) (VIDEO)

PLATINUM: Mortgage Exam Prep Suite with Prep xL Personalized Learning (OSP)

3 Hour SC-BFI SAFE: Review of South Carolina Mortgage Law--Lender (Online)

The necessity training package providing a solid foundation for those who are self-motivated and will prioritize learning on their own.

20 Hour SAFE Comprehensive: Applying Mortgage Knowledge to Exam Preparation (14-Day OIL Course) (VIDEO)

3 Hour SC-BFI SAFE: Review of South Carolina Mortgage Law--Lender (Online)

The essential training needed to meet requirements and prepare you to pass the NMLS exam without all the extras.

20 Hour SAFE Comprehensive: Applying Mortgage Knowledge to Exam Preparation (7-Day OIL Course) (VIDEO)

3 Hour SC-BFI SAFE: Review of South Carolina Mortgage Law--Lender (Online)

The essential training needed to meet requirements and prepare you to pass the NMLS exam without all the extras.

• Online self-paced course
• Meets South Carolina-BFI pre-licensing requirements

Explore specific requirements and general rules you must follow to ensure the security of customer information.

• 10-day training program
• Meets all federal pre-licensing requirements

This course will dig into the wide array of defects that could appear on a title commitment and how those are commonly resolved, including some that are encountered less frequently.  Additionally, this course will detail the differences between modular and manufactured homes and the potential title implications of each.

• Online instructor-led course
• Meets all federal pre-licensing requirements

This course will focus on the various deeds used to transfer title between entities, as well as the various defects that could appear on title and potential measures that can be taken to cure.

Title insurance is one of the most important aspects of the mortgage application process.  Effective mortgage professionals must know how to read and interpret the information on a title commitment in order to determine any potential risks to the borrower or lender and determine what action steps are needed to resolve those risks.  In this course, participants will be introduced to what title insurance is, as well as some of the key terminology used within.  Participants will also be able to review a sample title commitment.

• Online instructor-led course
• Meets all federal pre-licensing requirements

VA lending guidelines are specific and unique.  When discussing these products, mortgage professionals must be familiar with VA guidelines and how they apply to each individual borrower.  This course will help mortgage professionals understand how to underwrite VA loans effectively.

• Online instructor-led course
• Meets all federal pre-licensing requirements

Applying for a VA loan can be a daunting task for any potential borrower.  VA loans are in a class of their own, with special qualification and eligibility requirements.  Given the specific and unique characteristics of VA loans, mortgage professionals must understand the ins and outs of this program in order to help borrowers through the origination process.  This course will provide guidance on the basic mechanics of VA lending.

• Online instructor-led course
• Meets all federal pre-licensing requirements

Asset verification is one of the key components of the borrower qualification process.  Effective mortgage professionals have a firm understanding of the guidelines around the verification of borrower assets and how to effectively counsel borrowers on what is needed.  In this course, participants will learn about the various asset types typically used in mortgage transactions and how they are documented.

In this course, participants will review FHA’s 203(k) rehabilitation mortgage program, including a general description of its purpose and the basic requirements.  Participants will explore HUD’s requirements for eligible borrowers and properties, standards to qualify, how funds are handled, and more.

MLO Test Ready 20 Hour SAFE Comprehensive Applying Mortgage Knowledge to Exam Preparation (with eBook)

MLO Test Ready Prep xL

Take your mortgage lending career to the next level. Our Professional Development Package has been customized to include courses geared towards key skills that every professional can benefit from—no matter what industry, profession, or career stage you are in. Embrace the benefits of ongoing training and be empowered in advancing your own career.

By investing in this soft skills training series, you will be able to maximize your contributions to the success of either your own business or your organization. Learn effective selling techniques, how to effectively lead a team, improve your written and verbal communication skills, and discover tips in achieving your maximum potential.

The FHA HECM reverse mortgage program provides seniors the ability to tap into the equity they have built in their home as a supplemental income source.  Mortgage professionals need to be aware of the many specific rules and regulations around FHA HECMs so borrowers can be effectively counseled through and beyond loan origination.  This course will review and explore key features of the FHA HECM program.

The FHA Streamline Refinance program provides existing FHA borrowers with an opportunity to improve their mortgage loan terms for minimal cost with minimal documentation.  Mortgage professionals who understand the nuances of this program will be able to effectively work with borrowers in helping them to achieve their refinancing goals.  This course will explore some of the key features of the FHA Streamline Refinance program.

The Adjustable-Rate Mortgage program is a key part of the overall FHA product offering. Mortgage professionals with working knowledge of this program are better able to assist borrowers in solving their mortgage needs. This course will explore some of the key provisions and features of FHA’s Adjustable-Rate program.

Changes in the mortgage lending marketplace have returned government lending products to a level of popularity that has not been seen in years.  To stay competitive in the mortgage industry, mortgage professionals must understand government-backed lending programs and how they differ from their conventional lending counterparts.  In this course, participants get an overview of the FHA lending program.

Credit report analysis is one of the most basic functions any role in the loan manufacturing process will perform. Mortgage professionals that can read and interpret credit report data are able to clearly counsel borrowers on the status of their mortgage applications, determine actions needed to remediate potential concerns and collaborate with mortgage operations staff on the best course of action to resolve.

The mortgage closer performs a critical role in the loan manufacturing process.  This course reviews the purpose of the mortgage closer role and the tasks they perform.

Verbal verifications of employment, or VVOEs, are a tool commonly employed by lenders for the purpose of risk mitigation, fraud prevention, and data accuracy.  This course will cover the importance of the VVOE in the loan manufacturing process and the requirements around it.

A verification of mortgage, or VOM, is a form used within the mortgage industry as a means to obtain borrower payment history on any existing mortgage accounts they may have.  This course will review mortgage verification and its role in the mortgage lending process.

A verification of rent, or VOR, is a form used within the mortgage industry as a means to obtain borrower rental payment history.  This course will review rental payment verification and its role in the mortgage lending process.

Verification of employment is a key component of the loan qualification process.  This course will explore employment verification requirements and their importance in the loan manufacturing process.

Verifications of deposit, or VODs, are a common form of verification used to confirm that applicants have the funds they claim to possess.  This course will explore VODs and how they are used in the mortgage lending process

Any mortgage professional involved in a purchase transaction must understand the document that sets everything in motion – the purchase contract.  This course will provide an overview of the purchase contract and what to watch for in order to most effectively serve clients.

Sections 6 through 9 provide important acknowledgements which help complete the application process.  Mortgage professionals must understand the rules and their role and responsibility in making sure these sections are completed accurately and completely.  This course will provide participants insights and guidance on these sections of the URLA.

Sections 4 and 5 provide important insights to the lender as it relates to the subject property and borrower finances.  Mortgage professionals who understand why this information is important can assist borrowers in properly completing the application and understand any needed documentation to explain unique or specific circumstances.  This course will provide participants insights and guidance on these sections of the URLA.

Sections 2 and 3 of the Uniform Residential Loan Application (URLA) contain borrower information that will be critical in determining overall creditworthiness.  Mortgage professionals need to have a firm understanding of these sections so they can effectively counsel borrowers on how to complete them accurately at initial application to minimize the inefficiencies that can result.  This course will provide participants insights and guidance on these sections of the URLA.

Complete and accurate mortgage applications reduce the amount of time it takes to originate a mortgage and can help build rapport with fellow mortgage staff members.  This course introduces participants to Section 1 of the Uniform Residential Loan Application (URLA) and the importance of taking an accurate and complete application to reduce pain points later in the loan manufacturing process.

Borrowers with rental properties pose unique challenges to mortgage professionals when it comes to documenting and calculating income.  In this course, participants will learn how to review and calculate rental income.

This course provides students with insights on borrowers who derive their income from an S corporation, including an overview of the tax documents typically needed to approve a borrower and direction on how to properly calculate income.

This course provides an overview of self-employment income from C corporations (C corps).  The course includes an explanation of C corps, the tax return documents used for verification, and the process for determining income used for lending purposes through an income analysis.

Accurate income assessment on borrowers with partnership income comes with unique challenges.  This course educates students on the documents that must be collected on borrowers with partnership income, as well as analyzing that documentation in order to accurately calculate income.

This course is designed to give a broad overview of how the mortgage industry approaches borrowers who are sole proprietors, including collection of income documents, as well as the calculation of income.

Accurately calculating borrower income is a key component of the qualification process. This course educates students on the collection and review of income documents for hourly or salaried borrowers, as well as some red flags to consider when analyzing these documents.

This course provides a working knowledge of federal flood insurance requirements.

This course provides knowledge of the Military Lending Act and its requirements for financial institutions.

Mortgage servicing plays an essential role in the mortgage lending process. Not only do servicers oversee routine servicing, ranging from payment processing, maintaining escrow accounts, and handling error resolution procedures, they also are involved with default servicing and the foreclosure process. This series focuses on regulatory requirements for mortgage servicers that are imperative to execute through policies and procedures.

This course provides an overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), its purpose, and how its provisions are organized. This course will specifically focus on the requirements of Titles I and III of the ADA. Your financial institution must comply with the employment provisions of Title I and the public accommodations provisions of Title III presented in this course.

This course focuses on the fundamentals of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) and the Military Lending Act (MLA) as they impact financial institutions. Although different in scope and specific application, both the SCRA and the MLA provide benefits and protections to members of the armed forces and impact financial institutions. This course will review the rights and protections afforded to servicemembers under these laws as they relate to financial institutions.