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ESSENTIALS LIVE!

GET ANSWERS TO THE MOST COMMON CHALLENGES.

INCOME, ASSET, APPRAISAL CHALLENGES AND MORE...

Join us every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month for a LIVE broadcast with two of our senior operations trainers.

They’ll show you how to properly apply Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guidelines when qualifying a borrower.

Each 30-minute session will focus on a different loan scenario, including real-life loan challenges we receive from you. Can’t attend one of our LIVE sessions? No problem. We record them so you can get the answers you need when it works for you.

Upcoming Training Sessions

Don’t be Fooled! Let’s Talk Fraud Misrep. Part 3 – Paystubs & Employment

Essentials Live!

August 12, 2024, 2:00 pm EDT - August 12, 2024, 2:30 pm EDT

Ready to outsmart paystub and employment fraud? Learn key strategies and tactics to prevent mortgage fraud.

Essentials Live! Replay: Income Analysis Challenges in a Multi-Earner Era

Essentials Live!

August 26, 2024, 2:00 pm EDT - August 26, 2024, 2:30 pm EDT

The ‘gig economy’ has evolved and so have the variable income challenges. Join us as we dive into some unique scenarios to determine what you can and can’t use and why.

Boosting Borrower Approval – Leveraging Hourly Pay Increases

Essentials Live!

September 9, 2024, 2:00 pm EDT - September 9, 2024, 2:30 pm EDT

Learn income strategies in evaluating hourly increases that can potentially have a positive impact on your borrower’s income, helping them secure their dream home.

Essentials Live! Replay – The Maze of 8825

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September 23, 2024, 2:00 pm EDT - September 23, 2024, 2:30 pm EDT

When can I offset the mortgage? Can I add back depreciation? How do I cash flow a property? Get answers to these questions and more.

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Essentials Live! Recorded Sessions: Q3 2024

Is Your Borrower New to Working in the U.S.?

Session #80: July 8, 2024
Discover what income counts and how to qualify your borrower for their new home.

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Essentials Live! Recorded Sessions: Q2 2024

Don't be Fooled! Let's Talk Fraud Misrep.

Session #76: April 8, 2024
Learn important strategies and tactics to combat occupancy and seller impersonation fraud prevalent today.

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Matters of Appraisals

Session #78: May 13, 2024
From manufactured housing to home flipping, learn why appraisal comments matter!

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Don’t be Fooled! Let’s Talk Fraud Misrep. Pt 2: W-2s & Tax Returns

Session #79: June 10, 2024
Discover strategies to combat W-2 and income tax return fraud head-on. Learn defenses against today’s prevalent scams to stay ahead of the game.

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Essentials Live! Recorded Sessions: Q1 2024

Are Distributions Higher than Ordinary Income?

Session #70: January 8, 2024
How can a borrower withdraw more than they have earned? What if they are showing a loss? Learn when this is acceptable and when it could be a red flag.

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New GSE Documentation Requirements for Rental Properties

Session #71: January 22, 2024
Review GSE requirements regarding documenting rental income, including leases, security deposits, appraiser's opinion of market rent and more!

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Qualifying a Farmer

Session #72: February 12, 2024
Learn how to accurately qualify a farmer with key line items on Schedule F. Review co-mingled personal and business assets, non-taxable cooperative distributions and more.

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Collateral Assessment Risk Score Less Than 2.5? Streamline Your Appraisal Review!

Session #73: February 25, 2024
What are you responsible for when FNMA Collateral Underwriter® (CU®) and FHLMC Loan Collateral Advisor® (LCA) provide representations and warranties with a score less than 2.5. Sometimes less can be more.

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Navigating Employment Obstacles

Session #74: March 11, 2024
Whether your self-employed borrower is moving to a new state, had a substantial income change, or any other challenging variable income scenario, this is the session for you!

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Essentials Live! Replay: Don't Get Spooked by Short Term Rentals

Session #75: March 25, 2024
Learn how to review short-term rental income guidelines, when you can use it as income and how to document it.

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Essentials Live! Recorded Sessions: Q4 2023

Haunted by Mileage Depreciation?

Session #66: October 23, 2023
Let’s talk calculating mileage depreciation with Schedule C or Form 4562.

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Shared Equity Program and Long-term Affordability

Session #67: November 13, 2023
Join us as we discuss shared equity programs, concentrating on income and resale price restrictions.

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Non-U.S. Citizen Borrowers

Session #68: November 27, 2023
Learn what types of documentation are acceptable in determining eligibility for non-US citizen borrowers.

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Year End Review Game!

Session #69: December 11, 2023
Join us for a fun end-of-year review game designed to help test your knowledge of Fannie/Freddie guidelines.

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