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CERTIFIED MORTGAGE SPECIALIST PROGRAM

This course offers specialized training and certification upon completion, for loan processors to get the best all-around knowlege of mortgage loan processing available.

 

COURSE LENGTH:
70 hours of actual comprehensive classroom training covering 9 days.

PRICE INFORMATION:
$1,600
(a discount of $200 when classes are taken together as the "CMS Program")
$1,795
(If classes are taken separately)

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The cost of taking each of the live classroom couses included in our CMS Program separately is $1,795. You can save $195 by signing up for the complete CMS Program.

Student Loans are available for this program.
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COURSE OVERVIEW:
It takes time and effort on your part to acquire the knowledge and skills in the mortgage industry. Plus, the industry guidelines are constantly changing! You need that competitive edge to stay on top, and being recognized by your peers and clients as a professional “Certified Mortgage Specialist” improves your chances for advancement and your earning potential! The courses that are showcased here will give you the best all-around training. You may take the courses at one time or you may break them up to fit your scheduling needs. Capstone Institute™ offers a package price of $1600 for the entire program, provided you register for all of the courses at one time.

STATE LICENSING & CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:
Capstone's CMS Program meets licensing and/or continuing education requirements for Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Mississippi, Maryland, South Carolina & Texas. It is approved by the Georgia & North Carolina Real Estate Commission for Continuing Education Credit for Real Estate Agents.

CMS PROGRAM FOR LOAN PROCESSORS LIVE TRAINING MENU:

basic loan officer training
Fundamentals of Loan Processing
   
basic loan officer training
Understanding FHA Loans
   
basic loan officer training
Understanding VA Loans
   
basic loan officer training
Qualifying the Self-Employed Borrower
   
basic loan officer training
The Loan Processor's Guide to Getting Organized
   
basic loan officer training
Creative Financing Strategies That Sell Houses
 

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:

Fundamentals of Loan Processing

(Cost if taken separately: $685)

Designed for the entry-level Loan Processor, this course is presented in an easy-to-understand format using actual hands-on training. This course covers basic conventional guidelines including:

 

 

• Preparing the Good Faith Estimate

 

• Opening and setting up the loan file

 

• Reviewing the loan application

 

• Ordering documents

 

• Reviewing the credit report

 

• Reading and analyzing the appraisal

 

• Verifying income and assets

 

• Working up the package for submission

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Understanding FHA Loans
(Cost if taken separately: $455)

This course is acceptable for both Loan Originators and Processors and provides training for all FHA guidelines and procedures, including:
 

 

• FHA Programs and Guidelines

 

• Acceptable Sources of Income and Assets

 

• Determining What the Seller Should Pay

 

• FHA Allowable/Non-Allowable Fees

 

• FHA Refinance Guidelines

 

• Ordering the Case Number and Appraisal

 

• Financing Closing Costs Into the Loan

 

• Assembling the Submission Package

 

• Getting Condo Approvals

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Understanding VA Loans
(Cost if taken separately: $225)

This course is acceptable for both Loan Originators and Processors and provides training for all VA guidelines and procedures, including:
 

 

• VA Programs and Guidelines

 

• Ordering the Case Number and Appraisal

 

• Determining Residual Income

 

• Determining the Veteran's Eligibility

 

• Maximum Seller Contributions

 

• Assembling the Submission Package

 

• VA Allowable/Non-Allowable Fees

 

• Preparing All VA Forms

 

• VA Refinance Guidelines

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Qualifying the Self-Employed Borrower
(Cost if taken separately: $225)

An important part of processing the loan is understanding how to analyze tax returns for self-employed borrowers. This course provides hands-on training including:
 
 

Explanation of different business entities:

  • Sole Proprietorship
  • Partnership
  • Subchapter “S” and “C” Corporations
 
Reviewing & Analyzing Returns for Each Business Entity:
  • 1040 Individual Income Tax Returns
  • Schedule B - Interest & Dividend Income
  • Schedule C - Sole Proprietorship Income
  • Schedule E - Real Estate Owned
  • Partnership Returns
  • Analyzing K-1s

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The Loan Processor's Guide to Getting Organized
(Cost if taken separately: $60)

With so much automation available today in processing loans, you would think that the time involved in processing loans would have been dramatically reduced. WRONG! It's still taking just as long to process loans today as "in the old days," and the primary reason is because the loan processor is not organized!
   
  Identifying the Loan Processor's Responsibilities:
  • Understanding the loan processor's responsibilities
  • What to expect from other staff members
  • Whose job is to do what
   
  Getting Organized:
  • Organize your contacts
  • Set up a tracking system
  • Organize your file folder
  • Weekly status reports
  • Managing your time more effectively
  • Analyzing problem areas
  • Analyzing your overall performance
   
  Reviewing the Application Package:
  • Checklist of required documents
  • Reviewing the loan application for completeness and accuracy
  • Ordering the documents
  • Determining additional documentation needed from borrowers

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Creative Financing Strategies That Sell Houses
(Cost if taken separately: $145)

Wouldn't it be great if every buyer had sparkling credit, perfect income and assets, and qualifying was a breeze? In reality, many buyers have problems that prevent them from qualifying. This class covers creative financing strategies that help get more borrowers qualified and get most houses sold, including:
 

 

• Alternative Down Payment Sources

 

• How to Reduce the Borrower's Cash to Close

 

• "-0-" Down Loan Programs

 

• How to Qualify a Borrower For $20,000 More House

 

• How to Lower a Borrower's Qualifying Ratios

 

• How to Write Creative Ads that Get Results!

 

• And So Much More!

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“This course is worth its weight in gold! If you want to be successful in the mortgage industry, this class will give you the know-how and confidence you need!” — Stephanie Martin

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