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New FHA Training around the nation:



May 5-8, 2008 - Hato Rey, PR. 2008 HUD/FHA Education Session at the HUD Field Office at Parque Las Americas I, 235 Federico Costa Street, Room #200, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico 00918. For more information contact Olga Lopez at (787) 766-5400 x2069. Registration required, no fee. More info at: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/events/apr050508.pdf

May 6, 2008 - Orlando, FL. FHASecure Training & Basic FHA Update for FHA Mortgage Professionals at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort & Convention Center. Registration required, no fee. For more info: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/events/afl050608.pdf

May 6, 2008 - Atlanta, GA. FHA Training for industry partners at the Atlanta Homeownership Center, Montalvo Room - 11th Floor, 40 Marietta Street, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. Registration required, no fee. For more info: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/events/aga050608.pdf

May 7, 2008 - Portland, ME. FHA Loss Mitigation Training sponsored by HUD. Registration required, no fee. For more info: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/events/pme050708.pdf

May 7-9, 2008 - Phoenix, AZ. FHA Direct Endorsement Underwriting Training. FHA Underwriting 101, case studies covering mortgage calculation, underwriters’ responsibilities, Automated Underwriting, Underwriting the FHA Appraisal & more. Registration required, fee. More information at: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/events/saz050708.pdf

May 8, 2008 - Chicago, IL. FHASecure Training & Basic FHA Update for FHA Mortgage Professionals at the Hilton Chicago. Registration required, no fee. For more info: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/events/ail050808.pdf

May 13, 2008 - Arlington, TX. FHA Secure Training & Basic FHA Update. What have you heard about FHA Secure? FREE, one day seminar for FHA-approved lenders, originators, and real estate sales professionals. Get the facts directly from FHA representatives about FHASecure, the Economic Stimulus Package, FHA Lender Approval, & more. Registration required. For more info: http://www.hud.gov/event_registration/i ... ventID=940

May 13, 2008 – Denver, CO. 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. For more info: http://www.hud.gov/event_registration/i ... ventID=948

May 13, 2008 - Burlington, MA. FHA Update Seminar. Learn about FHA Secure, Economic Stimulus Package, FHA Modernization, Proposed Legislation, new products & services, FHA lender approval & more. Registration required, no fee. For more info: http://www.hud.gov/apps/calendar/event. ... endarID=25

May 14, 2008 - Arlington, TX. Learn about FHASecure. Get the basics about FHASecure, the innovative refinance product created to assist homeowners struggling with a high interest rate mortgage. FREE, half-day seminar for housing counselors, non-profits & faith-based organizations, Community Housing Development Organizations, & local government officials. Learn the facts directly from FHA representatives. Registration required. For more info: http://www.hud.gov/event_registration/i ... ventID=942

May 14, 2008 – Denver, CO. 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 Colorado. Registration required. For more info: http://www.hud.gov/event_registration/i ... ventID=946

May 14, 2008 - Greensboro, NC. Basic Loss Mitigation Training for HUD Approved Housing Counselors & Local Servicing Lenders. Registration required, no fee. For more info: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/events/anc051408.pdf

May 14-15, 2008 - San Francisco, CA. Foreclosure Basics for Housing Counselors. Sponsored by NeighborWorks® Center for Homeownership Education & Counseling & HUD. Scholarships available for qualified staff of HUD approved housing counseling agencies. Registration required, fee. Don’t miss out on this great training opportunity, register today! For more info: http://www.nw.org/network/training/HUDTraining.asp



May 15, 2008 – Denver, CO. 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 at least 1 year experience of DE underwriting. Registration required. For more info: http://www.hud.gov/event_registration/i ... ventID=947



May 15, 2008 - Santa Ana, CA. FHASecure Community Meeting. FHA information for Housing counselors, local government & HUD partners. Registration required, no fee. To Register call Leatrice Shelton at: 208-334-1087 Ext.3013, email, or register on-line. For more info: http://www.hud.gov/apps/calendar/event. ... lendarID=8


May 20, 2008 - Springfield, VA. FHASecure Training and Basic FHA Update for FHA Mortgage Professionals: Get the facts directly from FHA representatives about FHASecure, the Economic Stimulus Package, FHA Modernization, Proposed Legislation, new products & services, and More. Registration required, No fee. More Information. For more info: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/events/pva052008.pdf



May 20, 2008 - Towson, MD. FHA workshop. Sponsored by the Maryland Mortgage Bankers Association. Review FHA basics, FHA Secure & get updates on FHA products. Registration required, fee. For more info: https://maxvps021.maximumasp.com/V021U4 ... 159&bhcp=1



May 22, 2008 - Phoenix AZ. Highlights of Completing Today’s FHA Appraisal. Learn about FHA Resources, FHA Roster, the Appraisal Package with an emphasis on the URAR & Property Requirements directly from FHA. Registration required, fee. For more info: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/events/saz052208.pdf



May 22, 2008 - Orlando, FL. Basic Loss Mitigation Training for HUD Approved Housing Counselors & Local Servicing Lenders. Registration required, no fee. For more info: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/events/afl052208.pdf



May 22, 2008 - Philadelphia, PA. FHASecure Training and Basic FHA Update for FHA Mortgage Professionals: Get the facts directly from FHA representatives about FHASecure, the Economic Stimulus Package, FHA Modernization, Proposed Legislation, new products & services, and More. Registration required, No fee. More Information: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/events/ppa052208.pdf



May 28, 2008 - San Antonio, TX. Training seminar on how to apply & become a HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Presented by HUD. Registration required, no fee. More info at: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/events/dtx052808.pdf

June 3-5, 2008 - Sea Tac, WA. FHA Lender Training. Sponsored by HUD & the Washington Mortgage Lenders Assoc. Learn what’s new at FHA, new loan limits, products, services, FHA lender approval, processing, documentation requirements, underwriting case studies, mortgage calculations, underwriter responsibilities, automated underwriting (AUS), FHA Appraisal & more. This training is highly recommended for Underwriters, Processors, & Loan Officers. Registration required, fee. More info at: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/events/swa060308.pdf

June 10, 2008 – Salt Lake City, UT. 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 info at: http://www.hud.gov/event_registration/i ... ventID=960

June 11, 2008 – Salt Lake City, UT. 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 at least 1 year experience of DE underwriting. Registration required. More info at: http://www.hud.gov/event_registration/i ... ventID=959

June 12, 2008 – Salt Lake City, UT. 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 Utah. Registration required. More info at: http://www.hud.gov/event_registration/i ... ventID=958

August 20-21, 2008 - Oklahoma City, OK. Early delinquency servicing activities and HUD's Loss Mitigation program training for HUD-approved mortgagees, HUD-approved Housing Counselors, and Nonprofit Housing Counselors. Registration required, no fee. More info at: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/nsc/training.cfm

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/



FHA Training Classes sponsored by the RSS. Instructor led & online FHA training classes to mortgage industry students nationwide. Registration required, fee. More info at: http://www.rsminc.org/MISSIONS/LAKESHOR ... fault.aspx



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



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