FHA is pleased to offer the following events and training, including a series of pre-recorded training modules, covering multiple topics on FHA Single Family Housing policies, processes, and technology.
Dispelling Homebuying Myths Educational Webinars
This webinar series reveals the truth about common myths associated with using an FHA-insured loan to purchase a home. In addition to providing a resource to prospective homebuyers, the webinars may be useful for loan originators, real estate professionals, and others interested in learning more about FHA-insured loans and misconceptions in the homebuying process.
SF Handbook Pre-Recorded Training Webinars. This series of pre-recorded training webinars cover the policies that mortgagees use for origination through obtaining a FHA insurance endorsement for Title II forward mortgages. The modules provide an overview of the policies and requirements contained in Sections II.A and II.D of FHA's Origination through Post-Closing/Endorsement for Title II Forward Mortgages section of the Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1.
July 18, 2023, | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (Eastern) – FHA Application Workshop Series – Virtual Event: Session 3 – Supervised and Government Applicants. The FHA’s Office of Lender Activities and Program Compliance will conduct a series of free webinar sessions on the FHA Lender Approval Application process as outlined in FHA’s Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1. This webinar will provide a detailed overview of the FHA Lender Approval Application process, the eligibility requirements, and required documentation for supervised and government mortgagees. Common application deficiencies will be addressed and tips for submitting a successful application will be provided. Session 3 will conclude with a live question and answer (Q&A) session. Registered attendees will receive a registration confirmation email with information to access the webinar and there is no fee. Register for this Webinar
July 11, 2023, | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (Eastern) – FHA Application Workshop Series – Virtual Event: Session 2 – Non-Supervised Applicants. The FHA’s Office of Lender Activities and Program Compliance will conduct a series of free webinar sessions of the FHA Lender Approval Application process as outlined in FHA’s Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1. This webinar will provide a detailed overview of the FHA Lender Approval Application process, the eligibility requirements and required documentation for non-supervised mortgagees. Common application deficiencies will be addressed and tips for submitting a successful application will be provided. Session 2 will conclude with a live question and answer (Q&A) session. Registered attendees will receive a registration confirmation email with information to access the webinar and there is no fee. Register for this Webinar
April 19, 2023 | 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Eastern) – In-Person Event: FHA Underwriting Training – Detroit, MI. FHA representatives from the Philadelphia Homeownership Center will conduct a free, on-site training to provide an overview of FHA underwriting procedures and address several industry-related frequently asked questions (FAQs) outlined in FHA’s Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1. This training will also take an in-depth look at various topics including credit, income, and asset (CIA) documentation; automated underwriting systems (AUS); closing; and more. FHA underwriters and lender management personnel with all levels of experience will benefit from this training.
Register for this In-Person Event - Advance registration is required no later than April 10, 2023. Due to space limitations, registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Lunch is on your own. Please include your full email address should we need to contact you. This training is being held in a government building - McNamara Federal Building – 477 Michigan Avenue, Great Lakes Training Room – 16th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226. Attendees must provide valid, government-issued photo ID and course registration confirmation at the guard station. Please allow extra time to go through the screening process. For additional information, contact PHOCevents@hud.gov.
April 19, 2023 | 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM (Eastern) – In-Person Event: FHA Appraisals Training – Detroit, MI. FHA representatives from the Philadelphia Homeownership Center will conduct a free, on-site training to provide an overview of the appraisal requirements outlined in FHA’s Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1. The training topics will include property inspection requirements, appraisal validity period, manufactured homes, well and septic, attic and crawl spaces inspection, and the FHA Appraiser Roster.
FHA appraisers, underwriters, and lender management personnel with all levels of experience will benefit from this training. Register for this In-Person Event - Advance registration is required no later than April 10, 2023. Due to space limitations, registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Lunch is on your own. Please include your full email address should we need to contact you. This training is being held in a government building - McNamara Federal Building – 477 Michigan Avenue, Great Lakes Training Room – 16th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226. Attendees must provide valid, government-issued photo ID and course registration confirmation at the guard station. Please allow extra time to go through the screening process. For additional information, contact PHOCevents@hud.gov.
April 18, 2023 | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Mountain) – In-Person Event: FHA Appraisals Training – Denver, CO. FHA representatives from the Denver Homeownership Center will conduct a free, on-site training to provide an overview of FHA appraisal requirements, including FHA appraisal protocol and updates to FHA appraisal policy as outlined in FHA’s Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1. This training will also take an in-depth look at a variety of appraisal-related topics, including: property acceptability criteria; minimum property requirements; property defects; appraiser responsibilities and requirements; and much more. This course is approved by the State of Colorado for seven hours of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for licensed appraisers. Note: Participants must attend morning and afternoon sessions to be eligible for credits (sign-in required).
FHA appraisers, underwriters, and lender management personnel with all levels of experience will benefit from this training. Register for this In-Person Event - Advance registration is required no later than March 29, 2023. Check-in for this training begins at 8:00 AM (Mountain) at 1670 Broadway – 3rd Floor Conference Facility, Denver, CO 80202. Due to space limitations, registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Lunch is on your own. Please include your full email address should we need to contact you. For additional information, contact DHOC-PSD-Training@hud.gov.
April 17, 2023 | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Mountain) – In-Person Event: FHA Underwriting Training – Denver, CO. FHA representatives from the Denver Homeownership Center will conduct a free, on-site training to provide an overview of FHA underwriting procedures and address several industry-related frequently asked questions (FAQs) outlined in FHA’s Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1. This training will also take an in-depth look at various topics including credit, income, and asset (CIA) documentation; automated underwriting systems (AUS); closing; and more.
FHA underwriters and lender management personnel with all levels of experience will benefit from this training. Register for this In-Person Event - Advance registration is required no later than March 29, 2023. Check-in for this training begins at 8:00 AM (Mountain) local time at 1670 Broadway – 3rd Floor Conference Facility, Denver, CO 80202. Due to space limitations, registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Lunch is on your own. Please include your full email address should we need to contact you. For additional information, contact DHOC-PSD-Training@hud.gov.
April 13, 2023, | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (Eastern) – FHA Application Workshop Series – Virtual Event: Session 1 – Financial Requirements. The FHA’s Office of Lender Activities and Program Compliance will conduct a series of free webinar sessions on the FHA Lender Approval Application process as outlined in FHA’s Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1. This webinar is designed to assist entities that are interested in becoming FHA-approved mortgagees (lenders). Attendees will receive a detailed overview of the financial reports that must be included with the FHA Lender Approval Application and an explanation of the minimum financial requirements that an entity must meet and maintain to become an FHA-approved mortgagees (lender). Session 1 will conclude with a live question and answer (Q&A) session. Registered attendees will receive a registration confirmation email with information to access the webinar and there is no fee. Register for this Webinar
March 28, 2023, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Eastern) – FHA Underwriting Training.
Event Location – Jacob K. Javits Federal Building – 26 Federal Plaza, 6th Floor Conference Center, Conference Room J, New York, NY 10278-0068. FHA representatives from the Philadelphia Homeownership Center will provide an overview of FHA underwriting procedures and addresses several industry-related frequently asked questions (FAQs) as outlined in FHA's Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1. This training will also take an in-depth look at a variety of topics including credit, income, and asset (CIA) documentation; automated underwriting systems (AUS); closing; and more. FHA underwriters and lender management personnel with all levels of experience will benefit from this course. Advance Registration is required no later than March 20, 2023. Due to space limitations, registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and lunch is on your own. Please be sure to include your full email address should we need to contact you. This training is being held in a government building. Attendees must provide valid, government-issued photo ID and course registration confirmation at the guard station. Please allow extra time to go through the screening process. For additional information, contact PHOCevents@hud.gov.
March 28, 2023, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM (Eastern) – FHA Appraisals Training.
Event Location – Jacob K. Javits Federal Building – 26 Federal Plaza, 6th Floor Conference Center, Conference Room J, New York, NY 10278-0068. FHA representatives from the Philadelphia Homeownership Center will provide an overview of the appraisal requirements outlined in FHA's Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1. The training topics will include property inspection requirements, appraisal validity period, manufactured homes, well and septic, attic and crawl spaces inspection, and the FHA Appraiser Roster. FHA appraisers, underwriters and lender management personnel with all levels of experience will benefit from this course. Advance Registration is required no later than March 20, 2023. Due to space limitations, registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and lunch is on your own. Please be sure to include your full email address should we need to contact you. This training is being held in a government building. Attendees must provide valid, government-issued photo ID and course registration confirmation at the guard station. Please allow extra time to go through the screening process. For additional information, contact PHOCevents@hud.gov.
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...
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