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Classroom Training
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Live Webinars
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Appraisal Training
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May 22 2:00 PM CT Trainer: Beryl Johnson
June 26 10:30 AM CT Trainer: Sheryl Yu |
$10 |
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Special Event Beyond the Basics
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May 9 12:00 PM CT Trainer: Vance Edwards |
Free |
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Special Event Chatting with ChrismanFormat, Time Frame:Live on e-Train, 1 hour OverviewWhen it comes to being plugged in, Rob Chrisman is a virtual power strip. Years of industry experience and networking have earned him his mortgage industry chops. His own renowned, daily, colorful commentary is a must-read for anyone in the mortgage industry. Rob joins us to provide a brief state-of-the-industry update and then will take time to answer questions from the audience. Rob Chrisman![]() Rob Chrisman began his career in mortgage banking — primarily in capital markets and hedging interest rate risk — in 1985. Aside from a great nine-month break in 1996 to live in Scotland with his family and be Mr. Mom, Rob was in the mortgage business until he "retired" in 2008. He continued, however, putting out his widely-read commentary, going through 40 to 50 news sources and reports every day to do so. Rob is on the board of directors of a mid-sized depository in Kansas of a financial services company which advances capital to heirs. He is a founding member and board member of G5 Mortgage Acceptance and Institutional Mortgage. He is an advisor to the Board for First Mortgage, a member of the Secure Settlements Advisory Board, an associate of the STRATMOR Group, a member of the California Mortgage Bankers Association, and of the Mortgage Bankers Association of the Carolinas and its membership committee, and is on the Mortgage Advisory Board for the California Automobile Association. Rob has provided expert witness services for mortgage and real-estate-related cases and has lectured to groups around the country. Rob holds a bachelor's degree from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and an MBA from UC Berkeley. |
May 20 3:00 PM CT Presenter: Rob Chrisman |
Free |
Contact your local MGIC Account Manager |
Evaluating Income and AssetsWho Should Attend:Processors, underwriters, loan officers Format, Time Frame:Live on e-Train, 1.5 hours OverviewEvaluating income and assets are a critical part of making an informed underwriting decision:
After this webinar, you'll be able to answer these questions by knowing how to:
Please note: This class does not include evaluating self-employed borrowers. MGIC offers additional basic and advanced Self-Employed Borrower classes for AGI and SAM accounting methods. |
May 23 10:30 AM CT Trainer: Sheryl Yu
June 25 10:30 AM CT Trainer: Jeff Platfoot |
$10 |
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Special Event FICO® Score and Credit Report UpdateWho Should Attend:Originators, Managers Format, Time Frame:Live on e-Train, 1 hour OverviewIt's the magic number that has a major impact on today's mortgage transaction: the FICO score. The importance of one's credit score has perhaps never been greater than it is today. The more you know, the better you can advise your borrowers (and avoid any pitfalls for your company!). Join guest presenter Mike Olden of American Reporting Company for a special one-hour webinar covering what you need to know right now about FICO scores. Mike Olden
Mike has worked in the mortgage industry since 1984 and at American Reporting Company since 1997. At American Reporting Company, Mike's primary responsibility is developing new business, but he also assists with educational development and delivery. Mike teaches seminars for ARC clients, nonprofit housing partners and first-time homebuyers. He is certified to teach continuing education to real estate and mortgage-lending professionals in Washington and Oregon. Mike is a former board member of the Puget Sound Mortgage Lenders Association and the Mortgage Bankers Association of America State & Local Advisory Board. He was president of the Seattle Mortgage Bankers Association (SMBA) from 2004 to 2005. He currently serves on the board of directors for the Washington Mortgage Lenders Association. |
May 16 11:00 AM CT Presenter: Mike Olden
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Free |
Contact your local MGIC Account Manager |
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Special Event Go! Win Realtors
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May 8 12:00 PM CT Trainer: Vance Edwards |
Free |
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Putting the Pieces Together: Processing Mortgage AppsWho Should Attend:Processors and loan officers with less than 3 years of experience in the mortgage business Format, Time Frame:Live on e-Train, 2 hours OverviewOur PTPT seminar incorporates a high level overview of the basic principles of processing and underwriting and helps you become comfortable with the fundamental skills required to effectively take and process a mortgage application. Join us for this insightful workshop, and you'll maximize your effectiveness and value to both your borrowers and your company.
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May 15 2:00 PM CT Trainer: Jeff Platfoot
June 12 10:30 AM CT Trainer: Rebecca Chase |
$10 |
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Self-Employed Borrowers — Basic (AGI Method)Who Should Attend:Processors, underwriters, loan officers Format, Time Frame:Live on e-Train: OverviewJoin MGIC for this comprehensive workshop that will take you step-by-step through a self-employed borrower’s personal tax returns. Defining common terms and theories such as nonrecurring vs. recurring, depreciation and other noncash expenses, etc. will help you to develop a clearer picture of your self-employed borrower’s financial standing. In this workshop, you will learn to:
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May 22 10:30 AM CT Trainer: Beryl Johnson
June 11 10:30 AM CT Trainer: Beryl Johnson
June 25 2:00 PM CT Trainer: Jeff Platfoot |
$10 |
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Self-Employed Borrowers — Basic (SAM Method)Who Should Attend:Processors, underwriters, loan officers Format, Time Frame:Live on e-Train: OverviewJoin MGIC for this comprehensive workshop that will take you step-by-step through a self-employed borrower’s personal tax returns. Defining common terms and theories such as nonrecurring vs. recurring, depreciation and other noncash expenses, etc. will help you to develop a clearer picture of your self-employed borrower’s financial standing. In this workshop, you will learn to:
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May 7 10:30 AM CT Trainer: Rebecca Chase
May 15 10:30 AM CT Trainer: Jeff Platfoot
June 12 2:00 PM CT Trainer: Rebecca Chase |
$10 |
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Self-Employed Borrowers — Advanced (AGI Method)Who Should Attend:Processors, underwriters, loan officers Format, Time Frame:Live on e-Train: OverviewThis comprehensive workshop will help you dig deeper through business tax returns to develop a clearer picture of your self-employed borrower’s personal and business financial standing. This workshop will provide:
Note: This course assumes an understanding of the basic fundamentals for analyzing tax returns such as recurring vs. nonrecurring income/loss; depreciation, noncash expenses, etc. and how they affect cashflow. |
May 23 2:00 PM CT Trainer: Sheryl Yu
June 11 2:00 PM CT Trainer: Beryl Johnson |
$10 |
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Self-Employed Borrowers — Advanced (SAM Method)Who Should Attend:Processors, underwriters, loan officers Format, Time Frame:Live on e-Train: OverviewThis comprehensive workshop will help you dig deeper through business tax returns to develop a clearer picture of your self-employed borrower’s personal and business financial standing. This workshop will provide:
Note: This course assumes an understanding of the basic fundamentals for analyzing tax returns such as recurring vs. nonrecurring income/loss; depreciation, noncash expenses, etc. and how they affect cashflow. |
May 16 2:00 PM CT Trainer: Rebecca Chase
June 26 2:00 PM CT Trainer: Sheryl Yu |
$10 |
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Special Event The Changing Market — How Appreciation and Cancellation Impact MI Premium OptionsWho Should Attend:Loan officers, managers, mortgage professionals Format, Time Frame:Live on e-Train, 30 minutes OverviewHeadlines have declared housing is back. Many markets have already seen tremendous appreciation, and many economists are forecasting steady growth. At the same time we've seen changes to FHA and conventional guidelines, along with the long-awaited QM rule. So what does that mean to you and your borrowers when determining whether to go conventional or FHA? Or when selecting which MI premium plan to use? Join us for a 30-minute webinar where we will show you how recent industry changes can impact those decisions. In this webinar we'll examine:
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May 21 11:00 AM CT Trainer: Vance Edwards |
Free |
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Special Event Understanding the First-Time Homebuyers of TodayWho Should Attend:Loan officers Format, Time Frame:Live on e-Train, 30 minutes OverviewThey are the largest, most-educated demographic out there and entering their peak first-home-buying period. They came of age during the crash of the housing market; so what do they think of homeownership? What is holding them back? And how do we reach them? And more importantly, what programs are available to help them achieve the dream of homeownership? This 30-minute webinar will cover:
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May 13 11:00 AM CT Trainer: Vance Edwards |
Free |
Recorded Webinars
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Appraisal TrainingWho Should Attend:Processors, underwriters, loan officers Format, Time Frame:Live on e-Train, 2 hours OverviewIn MGIC’s Residential Appraisal Review workshop, you will get the tools you need to help build and strengthen your appraisal evaluation skills. The more familiar you become with typical secondary market guidelines, learn what reports are available, and develop a deeper understanding of certain cautionary items that help identify potential problems, the better you will be at evaluating an appraisal. In this session, you will:
This workshop provides the most up-to-date appraisal information and analytical tools, including:
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1.5 hours |
Cracking the LinkedIn CodePresented by Deborah Richmond, TekkbuzzWednesday, March 6, 2013 11:00 am
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54 minutes |
Everything has Changed. Nothing is Different.Who Should Attend:Originators, Managers Format, Time Frame:Live on e-Train, 30 minutes OverviewGuidelines. Price. Homebuyer attitudes. Constant change seems to be one of the biggest complaints in our industry. But just because everything has changed doesn't mean anything is different. People don't shop rates; they're shopping you! You need to know your market, your target and the options available. This 30-minute webinar will explore:
Presented by Vance Edwards, MGIC Senior Program Manager |
30 minutes |
FICO® Score and Credit Report UpdateWho Should Attend:Originators, Managers Format, Time Frame:Recorded on e-Train, 1 hour OverviewIt's the magic number that has a major impact on today's mortgage transaction: the FICO score. The importance of one's credit score has perhaps never been greater than it is today. The more you know, the better you can advise your borrowers (and avoid any pitfalls for your company!). Join Guest presenter Mike Olden of American Reporting Company for a one-hour webinar that will cover:
Presented by Mike Olden, American Reporting Company Mike Olden
Mike has worked in the mortgage industry since 1984 and at American Reporting Company since 1997. At American Reporting Company, Mike's primary responsibility is developing new business, but he also assists with educational development and delivery. Mike teaches seminars for ARC clients, nonprofit housing partners and first-time homebuyers. He is certified to teach continuing education to real estate and mortgage-lending professionals in Washington and Oregon. Mike is a former board member of the Puget Sound Mortgage Lenders Association and the Mortgage Bankers Association of America State & Local Advisory Board. He was president of the Seattle Mortgage Bankers Association (SMBA) from 2004 to 2005. He currently serves on the board of directors for the Washington Mortgage Lenders Association. |
1 hour |
HARP II & MGIC's Refi-to-Mod ProgramWho Should Attend:Loan Officers, Managers Format, Time Frame:Recorded on e-Train, 30 minutes OverviewIt’s never been easier for you to help improve your borrowers’ financial situations and keep them in their homes. MGIC makes it simple for you to take advantage of recent changes to the US Treasury’s Home Affordable Refinance Program. If a loan meets Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s guidelines, it meets MGIC’s guidelines. This 30-minute webinar will cover:
Presented by Tom Steppe, MGIC Senior Program Manager |
30 minutes Choose your file format: |
Putting the Pieces Together: Processing Mortgage AppsWho Should Attend:Processors and loan officers with less than 3 years of experience in the mortgage business Format, Time Frame:Live on e-Train, 2 hours OverviewOur PTPT seminar incorporates a high level overview of the basic principles of processing and underwriting and helps you become comfortable with the fundamental skills required to effectively take and process a mortgage application. Join us for this insightful workshop, and you'll maximize your effectiveness and value to both your borrowers and your company.
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1 hour 20 minutes |
Self-Employed Borrowers — Basic (AGI Method)Who Should Attend:Processors, underwriters, loan officers Format, Time Frame:Live on e-Train: OverviewJoin MGIC for this comprehensive workshop that will take you step-by-step through a self-employed borrower’s personal tax returns. Defining common terms and theories such as nonrecurring vs. recurring, depreciation and other noncash expenses, etc. will help you to develop a clearer picture of your self-employed borrower’s financial standing. In this workshop, you will learn to:
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1 hour |
Self-Employed Borrowers — Basic (SAM Method)Who Should Attend:Processors, underwriters, loan officers Format, Time Frame:Live on e-Train: OverviewJoin MGIC for this comprehensive workshop that will take you step-by-step through a self-employed borrower’s personal tax returns. Defining common terms and theories such as nonrecurring vs. recurring, depreciation and other noncash expenses, etc. will help you to develop a clearer picture of your self-employed borrower’s financial standing. In this workshop, you will learn to:
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1 hour |
Self-Employed Borrowers — Advanced (AGI Method)Who Should Attend:Processors, underwriters, loan officers Format, Time Frame:Live on e-Train: OverviewThis comprehensive workshop will help you dig deeper through business tax returns to develop a clearer picture of your self-employed borrower’s personal and business financial standing. This workshop will provide:
Note: This course assumes an understanding of the basic fundamentals for analyzing tax returns such as recurring vs. nonrecurring income/loss; depreciation, noncash expenses, etc. and how they affect cashflow. |
1.25 hours |
Self-Employed Borrowers — Advanced (SAM Method)Who Should Attend:Processors, underwriters, loan officers Format, Time Frame:Live on e-Train: OverviewThis comprehensive workshop will help you dig deeper through business tax returns to develop a clearer picture of your self-employed borrower’s personal and business financial standing. This workshop will provide:
Note: This course assumes an understanding of the basic fundamentals for analyzing tax returns such as recurring vs. nonrecurring income/loss; depreciation, noncash expenses, etc. and how they affect cashflow. |
1.25 hours |
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