Methods of Residential Financing  
METHODS OF RESIDENTIAL FINANCING
(6 hours, General)

All of the various forms of residential real estate financing, including conventional, FHA, VA, loan assumptions, purchase money mortgages, and alternative financing are explained in this course.  Lessons are also included on legislation relating to financing.

TIME
CONTENT
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After this segment, the student will be able to:
100 min
Conventional loans
Calculate conventional loan amounts and down payments, understand mortgage insurance requirements and calculations, as well as know the major characteristics of conventional loans and the use of appraisals for such.
30 min
FHA loans
Understand and demonstrate knowledge of the roll and function of the FHA and loan programs as well as the FHA loan characteristics and the use of appraisal.
70 min
VA loans
Understand and demonstrate knowledge of the role and function of the VA as well as the loan characteristics and aspects of appraisal for such.
40 min
Loan assumptions
Identify different types of assumptions, know how to obtain loan information and understand situations in which to consider an assumption, lender requirements and possible advantages and disadvantages.
30 min
Purchase money mortgages
Define purchase money mortgages and have demonstrated understanding of when they should be used and factors involved in their negotiation.
60 min
Alternative financing
Demonstrate understanding of the role of alternative financing, its definition, and the need for legal advice before its use, how to use effectively, different types, and additional sources of alternative financing.
30 min
Legislation relating to financing
Exhibit understanding of the Consumer Credit Protection Act and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA).