This free mortgage training video discusses non-borrowing spouse debt, its definition & where it applies, list of community property states, student loans & documentation needed, revolving accounts and more.
FHA Manual Underwriting: Tips for Evaluating Liabilities & Debts - Part 2
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect any official CampusMortgage® policy or position. Examples of analysis performed within the video are only examples. They should not be utilized in real-world application as they are based only on very limited and dated open source information. Assumptions made within the analysis are not reflective of the position of CampusMortgage®. Nothing contained in this video should be considered legal advice. Due to ongoing changes to mortgage regulations and guidelines, the information presented in this video is time sensitive and subject to change, without notice. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, CampusMortgage does not guarantee the accuracy of any information contained herein. This video is for informational purposes only and not intended to be used in place of any official government guideline or regulation. Each Investor and/or Lender may have additional overlays, which you need to be aware of.
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FHA Manual Underwriting: Tips for Evaluating Liabilities & Debts - Part 3
This free mortgage training video discusses the definition & requirements for disputed derogatory accounts, collection accounts and more.
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect any official CampusMortgage® policy or position. Examples of analysis performed within the video are only examples. They should not be utilized in real-world application as they are based only on very limited and dated open source information. Assumptions made within the analysis are not reflective of the position of CampusMortgage®. Nothing contained in this video should be considered legal advice. Due to ongoing changes to mortgage regulations and guidelines, the information presented in this video is time sensitive and subject to change, without notice. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, CampusMortgage does not guarantee the accuracy of any information contained herein. This video is for informational purposes only and not intended to be used in place of any official government guideline or regulation. Each Investor and/or Lender may have additional overlays, which you need to be aware of.
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FNMA HomeStyle Renovation Loan - Part 1
This free mortgage training video discusses FNMA HomeStyle Renovation Loan program highlights, examples that will qualify to the program and more.
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect any official CampusMortgage® policy or position. Examples of analysis performed within the video are only examples. They should not be utilized in real-world application as they are based only on very limited and dated open source information. Assumptions made within the analysis are not reflective of the position of CampusMortgage®. Nothing contained in this video should be considered legal advice. Due to ongoing changes to mortgage regulations and guidelines, the information presented in this video is time sensitive and subject to change, without notice. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, CampusMortgage does not guarantee the accuracy of any information contained herein. This video is for informational purposes only and not intended to be used in place of any official government guideline or regulation. Each Investor and/or Lender may have additional overlays, which you need to be aware of.
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FNMA HomeStyle Renovation Loan - Part 2
This free mortgage training video discusses FNMA HomeStyle Renovation Loan general guidelines, LTV guidelines, types of renovation, Form 1035 to determine the loan amount and more.
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect any official CampusMortgage® policy or position. Examples of analysis performed within the video are only examples. They should not be utilized in real-world application as they are based only on very limited and dated open source information. Assumptions made within the analysis are not reflective of the position of CampusMortgage®. Nothing contained in this video should be considered legal advice. Due to ongoing changes to mortgage regulations and guidelines, the information presented in this video is time sensitive and subject to change, without notice. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, CampusMortgage does not guarantee the accuracy of any information contained herein. This video is for informational purposes only and not intended to be used in place of any official government guideline or regulation. Each Investor and/or Lender may have additional overlays, which you need to be aware of.
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FNMA HomeStyle Renovation Loan - Part 3
This free mortgage training video discusses in depth LTV guidelines, specific Contractor guidelines, Do-It-Yourself guidelines and more.
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect any official CampusMortgage® policy or position. Examples of analysis performed within the video are only examples. They should not be utilized in real-world application as they are based only on very limited and dated open source information. Assumptions made within the analysis are not reflective of the position of CampusMortgage®. Nothing contained in this video should be considered legal advice. Due to ongoing changes to mortgage regulations and guidelines, the information presented in this video is time sensitive and subject to change, without notice. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, CampusMortgage does not guarantee the accuracy of any information contained herein. This video is for informational purposes only and not intended to be used in place of any official government guideline or regulation. Each Investor and/or Lender may have additional overlays, which you need to be aware of.
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Important Tips for Fighting Mortgage Fraud Schemes - Part 1
This free mortgage training video discusses fraud statistics particularly mortgage application fraud index, common fraud schemes : definition & characteristics, its first 3 examples : Air Loans, Double Sale, Property Flip and more.
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect any official CampusMortgage® policy or position. Examples of analysis performed within the video are only examples. They should not be utilized in real-world application as they are based only on very limited and dated open source information. Assumptions made within the analysis are not reflective of the position of CampusMortgage®. Nothing contained in this video should be considered legal advice. Due to ongoing changes to mortgage regulations and guidelines, the information presented in this video is time sensitive and subject to change, without notice. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, CampusMortgage does not guarantee the accuracy of any information contained herein. This video is for informational purposes only and not intended to be used in place of any official government guideline or regulation. Each Investor and/or Lender may have additional overlays, which you need to be aware of.
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Important Tips for Fighting Mortgage Fraud Schemes - Part 2
This free mortgage training video discusses definition and characteristics of the second set of common fraud schemes : Ponzi/Investment club/Chunking, Buy and Bail and more.
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect any official CampusMortgage® policy or position. Examples of analysis performed within the video are only examples. They should not be utilized in real-world application as they are based only on very limited and dated open source information. Assumptions made within the analysis are not reflective of the position of CampusMortgage®. Nothing contained in this video should be considered legal advice. Due to ongoing changes to mortgage regulations and guidelines, the information presented in this video is time sensitive and subject to change, without notice. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, CampusMortgage does not guarantee the accuracy of any information contained herein. This video is for informational purposes only and not intended to be used in place of any official government guideline or regulation. Each Investor and/or Lender may have additional overlays, which you need to be aware of.
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Important Tips for Fighting Mortgage Fraud Schemes - Part 3
This free mortgage training video discusses definition and characteristics of the last set of common fraud schemes : Non-Arms Length Short Sale, Affinity Fraud, Reverse Occupancy and more.
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect any official CampusMortgage® policy or position. Examples of analysis performed within the video are only examples. They should not be utilized in real-world application as they are based only on very limited and dated open source information. Assumptions made within the analysis are not reflective of the position of CampusMortgage®. Nothing contained in this video should be considered legal advice. Due to ongoing changes to mortgage regulations and guidelines, the information presented in this video is time sensitive and subject to change, without notice. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, CampusMortgage does not guarantee the accuracy of any information contained herein. This video is for informational purposes only and not intended to be used in place of any official government guideline or regulation. Each Investor and/or Lender may have additional overlays, which you need to be aware of.
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FHLMC - Important PUD Requirements
This free mortgage training video discusses definition of Planned Unit Development (PUD), general requirements, reciprocal project review, appraisal requirement and more.
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect any official CampusMortgage® policy or position. Examples of analysis performed within the video are only examples. They should not be utilized in real-world application as they are based only on very limited and dated open source information. Assumptions made within the analysis are not reflective of the position of CampusMortgage®. Nothing contained in this video should be considered legal advice. Due to ongoing changes to mortgage regulations and guidelines, the information presented in this video is time sensitive and subject to change, without notice. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, CampusMortgage does not guarantee the accuracy of any information contained herein. This video is for informational purposes only and not intended to be used in place of any official government guideline or regulation. Each Investor and/or Lender may have additional overlays, which you need to be aware of.
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FHA Manual Underwriting Tips for Using Compensating Factors - Part 1
This free mortgage training video discusses the examples, characteristics and requirements of compensating factors : Cash Reserves, Minimal Increase in Housing Payment, No Discretionary Debt and more.
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect any official CampusMortgage® policy or position. Examples of analysis performed within the video are only examples. They should not be utilized in real-world application as they are based only on very limited and dated open source information. Assumptions made within the analysis are not reflective of the position of CampusMortgage®. Nothing contained in this video should be considered legal advice. Due to ongoing changes to mortgage regulations and guidelines, the information presented in this video is time sensitive and subject to change, without notice. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, CampusMortgage does not guarantee the accuracy of any information contained herein. This video is for informational purposes only and not intended to be used in place of any official government guideline or regulation. Each Investor and/or Lender may have additional overlays, which you need to be aware of.
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FHA Manual Underwriting Tips for Using Compensating Factors - Part 2
This free mortgage training video discusses examples of compensating factors that can be used to justify the approval of manually underwritten FHA Mortgage : Significant Additional Income, Residual Income, Calculating Residual Income and more.
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect any official CampusMortgage® policy or position. Examples of analysis performed within the video are only examples. They should not be utilized in real-world application as they are based only on very limited and dated open source information. Assumptions made within the analysis are not reflective of the position of CampusMortgage®. Nothing contained in this video should be considered legal advice. Due to ongoing changes to mortgage regulations and guidelines, the information presented in this video is time sensitive and subject to change, without notice. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, CampusMortgage does not guarantee the accuracy of any information contained herein. This video is for informational purposes only and not intended to be used in place of any official government guideline or regulation. Each Investor and/or Lender may have additional overlays, which you need to be aware of.
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FNMA Important Tips for Prefunding QC and Loan File Review - Part 1
This free mortgage training video discusses preview on prefunding quality control, minimum plan requirement for a lenders QC plan, QC independence, FNMA recommendations on effective QC prefunding and more.
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect any official CampusMortgage® policy or position. Examples of analysis performed within the video are only examples. They should not be utilized in real-world application as they are based only on very limited and dated open source information. Assumptions made within the analysis are not reflective of the position of CampusMortgage®. Nothing contained in this video should be considered legal advice. Due to ongoing changes to mortgage regulations and guidelines, the information presented in this video is time sensitive and subject to change, without notice. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, CampusMortgage does not guarantee the accuracy of any information contained herein. This video is for informational purposes only and not intended to be used in place of any official government guideline or regulation. Each Investor and/or Lender may have additional overlays, which you need to be aware of.
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FNMA Important Tips for Prefunding QC and Loan File Review - Part 2
This free mortgage training video discusses the importance of timing of loan file reviews, loan selection having higher potential for errors, misrepresentation & fraud, examples and more.
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect any official CampusMortgage® policy or position. Examples of analysis performed within the video are only examples. They should not be utilized in real-world application as they are based only on very limited and dated open source information. Assumptions made within the analysis are not reflective of the position of CampusMortgage®. Nothing contained in this video should be considered legal advice. Due to ongoing changes to mortgage regulations and guidelines, the information presented in this video is time sensitive and subject to change, without notice. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, CampusMortgage does not guarantee the accuracy of any information contained herein. This video is for informational purposes only and not intended to be used in place of any official government guideline or regulation. Each Investor and/or Lender may have additional overlays, which you need to be aware of.
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FNMA Important Tips for Prefunding QC and Loan File Review - Part 3
This free mortgage training video discusses the characteristics of minimum review for verification of data and documents, reporting requirements and more.
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect any official CampusMortgage® policy or position. Examples of analysis performed within the video are only examples. They should not be utilized in real-world application as they are based only on very limited and dated open source information. Assumptions made within the analysis are not reflective of the position of CampusMortgage®. Nothing contained in this video should be considered legal advice. Due to ongoing changes to mortgage regulations and guidelines, the information presented in this video is time sensitive and subject to change, without notice. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, CampusMortgage does not guarantee the accuracy of any information contained herein. This video is for informational purposes only and not intended to be used in place of any official government guideline or regulation. Each Investor and/or Lender may have additional overlays, which you need to be aware of.
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Important Basics of VA Loan Processing - Part 1
This free mortgage training video discusses some steps on processing VA Loan, recommended items to consider : Obtaining Certificate of Employment, Request assignment of appraiser, obtaining a CAIVRS number, initiating VA-indebtedness search. This part focuses on Certificate of Emloyment, how to obtain it specifically for veterans, exception to COE requirements and more.
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect any official CampusMortgage® policy or position. Examples of analysis performed within the video are only examples. They should not be utilized in real-world application as they are based only on very limited and dated open source information. Assumptions made within the analysis are not reflective of the position of CampusMortgage®. Nothing contained in this video should be considered legal advice. Due to ongoing changes to mortgage regulations and guidelines, the information presented in this video is time sensitive and subject to change, without notice. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, CampusMortgage does not guarantee the accuracy of any information contained herein. This video is for informational purposes only and not intended to be used in place of any official government guideline or regulation. Each Investor and/or Lender may have additional overlays, which you need to be aware of.
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Important Basics of VA Loan Processing - Part 2
This free mortgage training video discusses the second basic part of processing VA Loan : Request assignment of appraiser. In depth discussion on Appraisal Assignment, Notice of Value (NOV) and more.
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect any official CampusMortgage® policy or position. Examples of analysis performed within the video are only examples. They should not be utilized in real-world application as they are based only on very limited and dated open source information. Assumptions made within the analysis are not reflective of the position of CampusMortgage®. Nothing contained in this video should be considered legal advice. Due to ongoing changes to mortgage regulations and guidelines, the information presented in this video is time sensitive and subject to change, without notice. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, CampusMortgage does not guarantee the accuracy of any information contained herein. This video is for informational purposes only and not intended to be used in place of any official government guideline or regulation. Each Investor and/or Lender may have additional overlays, which you need to be aware of.
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Important Basics of VA Loan Processing - Part 3
This free mortgage training video discusses the process of obtaining a CAIVRS number, it's definition and when it is not required, the last part which is initiating VA-indebtedness search, the form to submit to determine if applicant has any debt related to their VA benefits, indications in the form that required proof of full payment of debt or repayment plan of debt and more.
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect any official CampusMortgage® policy or position. Examples of analysis performed within the video are only examples. They should not be utilized in real-world application as they are based only on very limited and dated open source information. Assumptions made within the analysis are not reflective of the position of CampusMortgage®. Nothing contained in this video should be considered legal advice. Due to ongoing changes to mortgage regulations and guidelines, the information presented in this video is time sensitive and subject to change, without notice. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, CampusMortgage does not guarantee the accuracy of any information contained herein. This video is for informational purposes only and not intended to be used in place of any official government guideline or regulation. Each Investor and/or Lender may have additional overlays, which you need to be aware of.
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FNMA MI Comparisons Part 1
This free mortgage training video discusses types of mortgage insurance options : Monthly Premium, Single Premium & Split Premium, characteristics & difference of each and more.
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect any official CampusMortgage® policy or position. Examples of analysis performed within the video are only examples. They should not be utilized in real-world application as they are based only on very limited and dated open source information. Assumptions made within the analysis are not reflective of the position of CampusMortgage®. Nothing contained in this video should be considered legal advice. Due to ongoing changes to mortgage regulations and guidelines, the information presented in this video is time sensitive and subject to change, without notice. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, CampusMortgage does not guarantee the accuracy of any information contained herein. This video is for informational purposes only and not intended to be used in place of any official government guideline or regulation. Each Investor and/or Lender may have additional overlays, which you need to be aware of.
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FNMA MI Comparisons Part 2
This free mortgage training video discusses the Pros & Cons of the three mortgage insurance options.
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect any official CampusMortgage® policy or position. Examples of analysis performed within the video are only examples. They should not be utilized in real-world application as they are based only on very limited and dated open source information. Assumptions made within the analysis are not reflective of the position of CampusMortgage®. Nothing contained in this video should be considered legal advice. Due to ongoing changes to mortgage regulations and guidelines, the information presented in this video is time sensitive and subject to change, without notice. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, CampusMortgage does not guarantee the accuracy of any information contained herein. This video is for informational purposes only and not intended to be used in place of any official government guideline or regulation. Each Investor and/or Lender may have additional overlays, which you need to be aware of.
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FHA Living Trust Requirements
This free mortgage training video discusses definition of living trust & example, requirements for FHA to allow properties on a living trust, security instruments and more.
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect any official CampusMortgage® policy or position. Examples of analysis performed within the video are only examples. They should not be utilized in real-world application as they are based only on very limited and dated open source information. Assumptions made within the analysis are not reflective of the position of CampusMortgage®. Nothing contained in this video should be considered legal advice. Due to ongoing changes to mortgage regulations and guidelines, the information presented in this video is time sensitive and subject to change, without notice. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, CampusMortgage does not guarantee the accuracy of any information contained herein. This video is for informational purposes only and not intended to be used in place of any official government guideline or regulation. Each Investor and/or Lender may have additional overlays, which you need to be aware of.
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Written By: Stacey Sprain
As an FHA originator, processor or underwriter, it’s likely that in the ongoing foreclosure market you’ll run across a HUD REO loan at some point. The purpose of this multi-part article is to provide you with some useful information to help in your endeavors.