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September 16, 2008 – San Antonio, TX. Basic Direct Endorsement Underwriting. FREE, one-day class covers basic FHA underwriting procedures and updates. The class is geared toward all beginner underwriters, loan officers and processors and will provide a thorough understanding of underwriting FHA-insured loans. Registration required. More information at: http://www.hud.gov/event_registration/i ... entID=1259

September 17, 2008 – San Antonio, TX. Advanced Direct Endorsement Underwriting. FREE, one-day class covers advanced FHA underwriting procedures and updates. The class is geared toward all experienced underwriters, loan officers and processors and will provide a thorough understanding of more complex situations regarding underwriting FHA-insured loans. Recommended for those with a minimum of 1 year experience of DE underwriting, best for those with 2 to 3 years experience. Registration required. More information at: http://www.hud.gov/event_registration/i ... entID=1258

September 18, 2008 – San Antonio, TX. The FHA Appraisal. FREE one-day class for appraisers & lenders will discuss FHA appraisal requirements including FHA Appraisal Protocol and the review of FHA property appraisals. Approved for seven (7) hours of Continuing Education Credit from the State of Texas. Registration required. More information at: http://www.hud.gov/event_registration/i ... entID=1257

New FHA training around the nation:

September 9-10, 2008 - Tulsa, OK. FHA HECM Servicers Training. Learn about: Detailed HECM Servicing, Assignment Process, Extensions & Variances Automated Requests System (EVARS), Tax & Insurance Defaults, Updates from HUD, Insurance Accounting Collection System (IACS) & Claims. Registration required, no fee. More information at: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/events/dok090908.pdf

September 10, 2008 - Santa Ana, CA. FHA Education Series. Presented by the California Association of Mortgage Brokers (CAMB). Learn the most recent information on FHA legislation, programs & procedures for lenders, realtors, builders, appraisers & other mortgage professionals. Registration required, no fee. More information at: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/events/sca091008.pdf

September 9-11, 2008 - Boise ID. FREE FHA Lender Training. Presented by the FHA Santa Ana Homeownership Center. Learn what’s new at FHA, new loan limits, new products, how to become an FHA-approved lender, FHA processing, documentation requirements, FHA underwriting w/case studies, mortgage calculations, underwriter responsibilities, automated underwriting systems (AUS), underwriting the FHA appraisal, energy efficient mortgages, & more. This training is for Underwriters, Processors, & Loan Originators. Earn 24 Hours of ID CE credits. Registration required, no fee. More information at: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/events/sid090908.pdf

September 10-11, 2008 - Charlotte, NC. FREE FHA Education Sessions presented by the FHA Atlanta Homeownership Center. The training will cover topics such as Underwriting (Property and Credit), Loan Origination and Appraisal. Registration required, no fee. More information at: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/events/anc091008.pdf

September 11, 2008 - Melville, NY. FHA Update for FHA Lenders. The Agenda will include FHA Modernization legislation, Hope for Homeowners program, Risk-Based Mortgage Insurance Premiums, Non-Traditional Credit, Declining Markets, FHASecure and more. Registration Required. Registration Required. More information at: http://www.hud.gov/event_registration/i ... entID=1249

September 11-12, 2008 - Lombard, IL. FREE FHA Education Sessions presented by the FHA Atlanta Homeownership Center. The training will cover topics such as Underwriting (Property and Credit), Loan Origination and Appraisal. Registration required, no fee. More information at: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/events/ail091108.pdf

September 15, 2008 - Jackson, MS. Basic Loss Mitigation training for HUD Approved Housing Counselors and Local Servicing Lenders. Registration required, no fee. More information at: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/events/ams091508.pdf

September 15-16, 2008 - Indianapolis, IN. FREE FHA Education Sessions presented by the FHA Atlanta Homeownership Center. The training will cover topics such as Underwriting (Property and Credit), Loan Origination and Appraisal. Registration required, no fee. More information at: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/events/ain091508.pdf

September 15-17, 2008 - Orange Beach, AL. Basic Loss Mitigation training for HUD Approved Housing Counselors plus educational opportunities for originators and appraisers. Registration required, no fee. More information at: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/events/aal091508.pdf

September 17, 2008 - Newark, NJ. Basic Loss Mitigation Training. This training is for HUD approved Housing and Counseling Agencies will include a presentation of the basic loss mitigation options available to FHA Borrowers including Special Forbearance, Loan Modification, Partial Claim Loans, Pre-Foreclosure Sale, and Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure. Registration Required. More information at: http://www.hud.gov/event_registration/i ... entID=1245

September 18, 2008 – Las Vegas, NV. Free Basic FHA Training for NV Real Estate Agents, 3 Hrs RE General CE. FHA topics include borrower & property eligibility requirements, mortgage insurance premiums, mortgage programs, basic underwriting & appraisal issues, loss mitigation, & HudHomes. On-line registration no later than 9/16/08. Include your state RE license # in the “Position” block. Registration required, no fee More information at: http://www.hud.gov/event_registration/index.cfm

September 18-19, 2008 - Atlanta, GA. the ABC's of FHA Lending. 2 sessions. FHA training for mortgage brokers, processors & loan officers. Sponsored by the Georgia Association of Mortgage Brokers Educational Foundation. 8 Hrs GA CEU credit. Registration required, fee. More information at: http://gambef.org/index.php?page=0

September 23-24, 2008 - Memphis, TN. FREE FHA Education Sessions presented by the Atlanta Homeownership Center. The training will cover topics such as Underwriting (Property and Credit), Loan Origination and Appraisal. Registration required, no fee. More information at: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/events/atn092308.pdf

September 25, 2008 - Santa Ana, CA. FHA Education Series. Presented by the California Association of Mortgage Brokers (CAMB). Learn the most recent information on FHA legislation, programs & procedures for lenders, realtors, builders, appraisers & other mortgage professionals. Registration required, no fee. More information at: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/events/sca092508.pdf

October 9, 2008 - Greenville, SC. A Guide to FHA/VA Mortgage Lending. Sponsored by the South Carolina Mortgage Brokers Association (SCMBA). CE Credit for qualified professionals. Registration required, fee. More information at: http://www.scmba.org/613638.html

October 2-3, 2008 - ABC's of FHA at the OKAMP Education Conference. Sponsored by the Oklahoma Association of Mortgage Professionals. CE credit for OK & AR Professionals. Registration required, fee. More information at: http://www.okamp.com/index2.html

November 17-19, 2008 - Los Angeles, CA. National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) 2008 Annual Meeting & Expo. Registration required, fee. More information at: http://www.nrmlaonline.org/annual2008/%20

Online FHA Processing Training Class for Mortgage Processors, Underwriters & Originators. Sponsored by the IRC. Live, instructor led online FHA training classes to students nationwide. Registration required, fee. More info at: http://www.fha-training.org/

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. More info at: http://nw.org/network/training/training.asp

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. More info at: http://www.imba.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1

Live & Online FHA Mortgage Training Classes for Mortgage Professionals nationwide. Sponsored by Dekalb Metro Housing Counseling Center. Visit them on-line for more info. Fee. More info at: http://www.dekalbmetrohousing.org/

The Illinois Association of Mortgage Professionals has frequent training courses for mortgage industry professionals. Visit their website for more information. Fee. More info at: http://www.iamp.biz/educationregistrationforms.asp

Illinois Operation Homefront sponsors live instructor-led mortgage training across the country. Visit their website for more information. Fee.

For more information on, and to register for these training opportunities please visit: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/events/events