Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
CFTA-0023
Organization's ID:
9987
Length:
11 weeks (53 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 finance
Description

Objective:

Provide cutting-edge coverage of specialized mortgage lending procedures, including sources of mortgage money, constraints on those sources, loan qualifications, and laws and regulations that guide practices.

Learning Outcomes:

  • describe the origins of real estate finance and landownership
  • explain the role of financial market instruments in the redevelopment of the real estate finance industry
  • understand the development of the monetary system in the United States
  • explain the importance of the Federal Reserve Bank, including its role in monetary policy
  • differentiate between the primary and secondary markets
  • explain the differences between mortgage lenders
  • understand the licensing and registration requirements for those engaged in making residential mortgage loans
  • describe the changes that caused most primary lenders to cease to be permanent investors in residential mortgage loans
  • describe how the development of the uniform loanorigination documents and the expansion of the private mortgage insurance market impacted the growth of the secondary mortgage market
  • describe the components of the adjustable-rate mortgage loan product
  • understand the difference between a Veterans Administration mortgage loan and the primary FHA mortgage loan programs
  • understand the four unique processes involved in the underwriting decision
  • describe how real estate appraisers approach residential real estate appraisals and the three key methods they employ
  • describe the commercial real estate application process and documentation requirements
  • understand the concept of the commercial real estate appraisals and the methods to value real estate
  • describe the various types of leases involved in real estate and how they can serve to conserve cash, increase flexibility, and reduce liquidity risk
  • understand the role of the Environmental Protection Agency in residential and commercial real estate development

General Topics:

  • History and background of real estate
  • Money and interest rates
  • Mortgage money: regulated lenders
  • Other primary market lenders
  • Mortgage money: the secondary market
  • The mortgage documents
  • Mortgage repayment plans
  • Federal government underwriting programs
  • Borrower qualification
  • Property analysis
  • Commercial loans: construction and land loans
  • Commercial building and farm loans
  • Other financing practices
  • Technology advances in mortgage lending
  • Environmental issues
  • Settlement procedures
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Other
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Written Papers
  • Examinations, Discussion Assignment, Direct Email Assignments

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials

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