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New Agent Training: Understanding the Loan Process

Have you ever felt that you just don't have enough time to train the new real estate agents that join your company?

While I realize that training is an important part of your daily routine, I wanted to let you know about a new agent training program that I hold on a regular basis that walks them through one of the most critical areas in the whole real estate process - financing!

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Here's what will be covered:

  1. Pre-Approvals vs Pre-Qualifications vs Credit Underwrites:

    • What's the difference?

    • Automated underwriting

    • Credit underwrites

  2. The parts of the Purchase Contract Mortgage Broker's read:

    • Buyer's Name/Seller's Name/Address

    • Contract Dates

    • 4.5.3 Type of Loan

    • 6.2.2 FHA Appraisal Value

    • ILC 9.1/9.1.1 - title doesn't require it often, but you don't want to miss it

    • Additional Provisions - no red flags listed, please

  3. What You Need to Know About Appraisals:

    • Why an appraisal is needed

    • Why it's important to read the ENTIRE appraisal

    • "Repair Requirements" or "As Is" conditions of the property

    • Manufactured Homes appraisals​

  4. Earnest Money:​​​​

    • Good sources

    • Bad sources

  5. How the Closing Process Works:

    • How to read a title insurance policy

    • How to read a homeowner's insurance policy

    • How to read a Closing Disclosure statement​

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If training new agents is important, contact me to schedule a training for your office.

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